{"id":220902,"date":"2026-08-27T12:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=220902"},"modified":"2026-08-27T12:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:39:24","slug":"retail-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Retail Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Retail sector PE near 69.9-70.6. V-Mart Retail trades at 49.3x. Vedant Fashions at 34.5x. Both post positive ROE.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">Two retail stocks, V-Mart Retail and Vedant Fashions, are trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios while both post positive return on equity. Vedant Fashions carries the higher return on equity of the two with the wider discount, while V-Mart Retail runs a value fashion format across smaller Indian cities. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these retail stocks stand out on a simple sector screen, though a formal buy rating needs deeper company specific research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s retail industry spans value fashion, branded apparel and ethnic wear formats, with same store sales growth and store expansion pace driving most of the sector&#8217;s valuation premium. Not every stock in the space trades at the same multiple. A screen of listed retail stocks against their sector average price to earnings ratios surfaces two names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>V-Mart Retail and Vedant Fashions both currently trade below their respective industry PE benchmarks, despite posting positive return on equity. This piece breaks down why each stock screens as undervalued, what the underlying financials show, and the risks that come with owning retail and apparel companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_retail_articles\">Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Retail_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Retail Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Retail Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#V-Mart_Retail_Value_Fashion_Across_Smaller_Cities\" title=\"V-Mart Retail: Value Fashion Across Smaller Cities\">V-Mart Retail: Value Fashion Across Smaller Cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Vedant_Fashions_Higher_ROE_Wider_Discount\" title=\"Vedant Fashions: Higher ROE, Wider Discount\">Vedant Fashions: Higher ROE, Wider Discount<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\" title=\"Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield\">Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Retail_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Retail Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Retail Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Consumer_Discretionary_Demand_Sensitivity\" title=\"Consumer Discretionary Demand Sensitivity\">Consumer Discretionary Demand Sensitivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Seasonal_and_Wedding_Season_Dependence_for_Vedant_Fashions\" title=\"Seasonal and Wedding Season Dependence for Vedant Fashions\">Seasonal and Wedding Season Dependence for Vedant Fashions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Store_Expansion_and_Execution_Risk\" title=\"Store Expansion and Execution Risk\">Store Expansion and Execution Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Leverage_Risk_for_V-Mart_Retail\" title=\"Leverage Risk for V-Mart Retail\">Leverage Risk for V-Mart Retail<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Retail_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Retail Stocks\">How to Track These Retail Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Retail_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Retail Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Retail Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_retail_stocks_are_trading_below_their_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which retail stocks are trading below their sector average PE?\">Which retail stocks are trading below their sector average PE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Vedant_Fashions_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Vedant Fashions undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Vedant Fashions undervalued compared to its sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_retail_stocks_has_the_higher_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these retail stocks has the higher return on equity?\">Which of these retail stocks has the higher return on equity?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Vedant_Fashions\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of Vedant Fashions?\">What is the market capitalisation of Vedant Fashions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_retail_stocks_carries_more_debt\" title=\"Which of these retail stocks carries more debt?\">Which of these retail stocks carries more debt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_retail_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued retail stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued retail stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/retail-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_retail_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy a retail stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy a retail stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Retail_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Retail Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The retail industry currently carries average price to earnings ratios of close to 69.9 to 70.6 times trailing earnings across value fashion and branded apparel sub-classifications. A stock trading meaningfully below its own peer group average, while still posting positive return on equity, is a reasonable starting point for a relative valuation screen.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies below clear that bar, with Vedant Fashions standing out for the stronger return on equity of the two, a combination worth noting among retail stocks that otherwise serve very different customer segments.<\/p>\n<p>The table below lists these two companies alongside their current price, valuation multiple and return ratios.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>PE Ratio<\/th>\n<th>Sector PE<\/th>\n<th>ROE<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>V-Mart Retail<\/td>\n<td>VMART<\/td>\n<td>837.00<\/td>\n<td>49.29<\/td>\n<td>69.93<\/td>\n<td>13.04%<\/td>\n<td>6,781<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vedant Fashions<\/td>\n<td>MANYAVAR<\/td>\n<td>544.30<\/td>\n<td>34.46<\/td>\n<td>46.74<\/td>\n<td>19.12%<\/td>\n<td>13,296<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"V-Mart_Retail_Value_Fashion_Across_Smaller_Cities\"><\/span><strong>V-Mart Retail: Value Fashion Across Smaller Cities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>V-Mart Retail operates a value fashion retail chain focused on apparel and general merchandise across tier 2, tier 3 and smaller Indian cities. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 49.29, below the sector average of 69.93, at a current price of around Rs 837.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 13.04 percent is supported by a debt to equity ratio of 1.01. On an EPS of Rs 17.29 and book value of Rs 119.54, the price to book multiple works out to 7.13.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vedant_Fashions_Higher_ROE_Wider_Discount\"><\/span><strong>Vedant Fashions: Higher ROE, Wider Discount<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vedant Fashions operates the Manyavar and related brands, focused on ethnic and celebration wear for weddings and festive occasions. Its price to earnings ratio of 34.46 sits well below its own sector average of 46.74, at a current share price of around Rs 544.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 19.12 percent is meaningfully higher than V-Mart Retail, and the debt to equity ratio of 0.23 is far lower than V-Mart Retail&#8217;s leverage. On an EPS of Rs 15.88 and book value of Rs 80.84, the price to book multiple works out to 6.77, alongside a dividend yield of 1.42 percent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valuation_Snapshot_PE_PB_and_Dividend_Yield\"><\/span><strong>Valuation Snapshot: PE, PB and Dividend Yield<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the headline price to earnings ratio, book value multiples and dividend yield highlight the different business models and capital structures of these two companies. Vedant Fashions pays a dividend while carrying far less leverage, consistent with its asset light franchise driven retail model.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>Price to Book<\/th>\n<th>Book Value (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Dividend Yield<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>V-Mart Retail<\/td>\n<td>7.13<\/td>\n<td>119.54<\/td>\n<td>0.12%<\/td>\n<td>1.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vedant Fashions<\/td>\n<td>6.77<\/td>\n<td>80.84<\/td>\n<td>1.42%<\/td>\n<td>0.23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Vedant Fashions pays a meaningfully higher dividend yield while carrying a fraction of V-Mart Retail&#8217;s leverage, reflecting its asset light, franchise heavy store network compared with V-Mart Retail&#8217;s owned store format.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Check Live PE, PB and ROE Data on the Univest Screener<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Retail_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Retail Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A discount to the sector average price to earnings ratio does not remove company specific risk for retail stocks exposed to consumer demand cycles.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_Discretionary_Demand_Sensitivity\"><\/span><strong>Consumer Discretionary Demand Sensitivity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apparel and fashion spending is discretionary in nature, making revenue sensitive to broader consumer sentiment and disposable income trends, particularly in value conscious markets served by V-Mart Retail.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seasonal_and_Wedding_Season_Dependence_for_Vedant_Fashions\"><\/span><strong>Seasonal and Wedding Season Dependence for Vedant Fashions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Vedant Fashions&#8217; ethnic and celebration wear business is closely tied to the wedding and festive season calendar, making quarterly performance more seasonal than typical apparel retailers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Store_Expansion_and_Execution_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Store Expansion and Execution Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both companies depend on continued store network expansion to drive growth, and execution missteps in new market entry can weigh on same store sales and overall profitability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leverage_Risk_for_V-Mart_Retail\"><\/span><strong>Leverage Risk for V-Mart Retail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>V-Mart Retail&#8217;s higher debt to equity ratio makes its earnings more sensitive to interest rate movements and working capital financing costs than the lower leverage profile of Vedant Fashions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Retail_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Retail Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track quarterly same store sales growth, new store additions, and how each sector average PE moves relative to each company&#8217;s own multiple over time, rather than relying on the valuation gap in isolation among retail stocks. Comparing these numbers regularly is the most reliable way to judge whether the discount to fair value remains intact or has already closed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track V-Mart Retail and Vedant Fashions share prices live and set price alerts.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>V-Mart Retail and Vedant Fashions are the two retail stocks currently trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios, while both maintain positive return on equity. That combination makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s value fashion and ethnic wear retail themes, though consumer demand cyclicality and store expansion risk mean position sizing and diversification still matter when adding these names to a portfolio.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Undervalued_Retail_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Retail Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_retail_stocks_are_trading_below_their_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which retail stocks are trading below their sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> V-Mart Retail and Vedant Fashions are currently trading below their respective sector average price to earnings ratios, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Vedant_Fashions_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Vedant Fashions undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Vedant Fashions trades at a price to earnings ratio of 34.46, well below its own sector average of 46.74, while delivering a return on equity of 19.12 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_retail_stocks_has_the_higher_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these retail stocks has the higher return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Vedant Fashions has a higher return on equity of 19.12 percent compared with V-Mart Retail&#8217;s 13.04 percent, while also carrying meaningfully lower leverage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_Vedant_Fashions\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of Vedant Fashions?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Vedant Fashions has a market capitalisation of around Rs 13,296 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 34.46 against its sector average of 46.74.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_retail_stocks_carries_more_debt\"><\/span><strong>Which of these retail stocks carries more debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> V-Mart Retail carries a debt to equity ratio of 1.01, meaningfully higher than Vedant Fashions&#8217; ratio of 0.23.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_retail_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued retail stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include sensitivity to discretionary consumer spending, seasonal demand tied to the wedding calendar for ethnic wear retailers, execution risk in store network expansion, and leverage risk for more indebted operators.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_a_retail_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy a retail stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A price to earnings ratio below the sector average is a useful starting screen for retail stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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