{"id":221125,"date":"2026-08-27T13:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=221125"},"modified":"2026-08-27T13:09:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:39:14","slug":"edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Undervalued Edible Oil Stocks Trading Below Fair Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Edible oil sector PE near 36.3. AWL Agri Business trades at 22.7x. Patanjali Foods at 19.2x.<\/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 edible oil stocks, AWL Agri Business and Patanjali Foods, are trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 36.3 times. Patanjali Foods trades at the wider discount of the two while posting a stronger return on equity, alongside its growing food and FMCG product diversification. This gap between valuation and profitability is why these edible oil 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 edible oil industry processes and distributes cooking oils to a market heavily dependent on imports to meet domestic consumption, with margins sensitive to global palm and soybean oil prices along with currency movements. Not every stock in the space trades at the same multiple. A screen of listed edible oil stocks against the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio surfaces two names still priced below that benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>AWL Agri Business and Patanjali Foods both currently trade below the broader edible oil industry PE. This piece breaks down why each stock screens as undervalued, what the underlying financials show, and the risks that come with owning edible oil processing companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=undervalued_edibleoil_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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Why_These_Edible_Oil_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\" title=\"Why These Edible Oil Stocks Screen as Undervalued\">Why These Edible Oil 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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#AWL_Agri_Business_Large_Scale_Edible_Oil_Processor\" title=\"AWL Agri Business: Large Scale Edible Oil Processor\">AWL Agri Business: Large Scale Edible Oil Processor<\/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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Patanjali_Foods_Wider_Discount_Stronger_ROE\" title=\"Patanjali Foods: Wider Discount, Stronger ROE\">Patanjali Foods: Wider Discount, Stronger ROE<\/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\/edible-oil-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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Risks_to_Consider_Before_Buying_These_Edible_Oil_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Consider Before Buying These Edible Oil Stocks\">Risks to Consider Before Buying These Edible Oil 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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Import_Dependence_and_Currency_Risk\" title=\"Import Dependence and Currency Risk\">Import Dependence and Currency Risk<\/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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Thin_Margin_Commodity_Business\" title=\"Thin Margin Commodity Business\">Thin Margin Commodity Business<\/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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Diversification_Execution_Risk\" title=\"Diversification Execution Risk\">Diversification 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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Government_Import_Duty_Policy_Risk\" title=\"Government Import Duty Policy Risk\">Government Import Duty Policy Risk<\/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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#How_to_Track_These_Edible_Oil_Stocks\" title=\"How to Track These Edible Oil Stocks\">How to Track These Edible Oil 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\/edible-oil-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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#FAQs_on_Undervalued_Edible_Oil_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Undervalued Edible Oil Stocks\">FAQs on Undervalued Edible Oil 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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_edible_oil_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\" title=\"Which edible oil stocks are trading below the sector average PE?\">Which edible oil stocks are trading below the 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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_Patanjali_Foods_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\" title=\"Is Patanjali Foods undervalued compared to its sector?\">Is Patanjali Foods 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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Which_of_these_two_has_the_higher_return_on_equity\" title=\"Which of these two has the higher return on equity?\">Which of these two 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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_AWL_Agri_Business\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of AWL Agri Business?\">What is the market capitalisation of AWL Agri Business?<\/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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Was_AWL_Agri_Business_previously_known_by_another_name\" title=\"Was AWL Agri Business previously known by another name?\">Was AWL Agri Business previously known by another name?<\/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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_edible_oil_stocks\" title=\"What are the main risks in undervalued edible oil stocks?\">What are the main risks in undervalued edible oil 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\/edible-oil-stocks-below-fair-value\/#Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_an_edible_oil_stock\" title=\"Is a low PE enough reason to buy an edible oil stock?\">Is a low PE enough reason to buy an edible oil stock?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Edible_Oil_Stocks_Screen_as_Undervalued\"><\/span><strong>Why These Edible Oil Stocks Screen as Undervalued<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The edible oil industry currently carries an average price to earnings ratio of close to 36.3 times trailing earnings for companies in this cooking oil processing and distribution classification. A stock trading meaningfully below that 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 Patanjali Foods standing out for the wider discount among these edible oil stocks, supported by a stronger return on equity than AWL Agri Business.<\/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>AWL Agri Business<\/td>\n<td>AWL<\/td>\n<td>199.87<\/td>\n<td>22.65<\/td>\n<td>36.31<\/td>\n<td>9.98%<\/td>\n<td>26,228<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Patanjali Foods<\/td>\n<td>PATANJALI<\/td>\n<td>347.35<\/td>\n<td>19.24<\/td>\n<td>36.31<\/td>\n<td>15.37%<\/td>\n<td>37,888<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AWL_Agri_Business_Large_Scale_Edible_Oil_Processor\"><\/span><strong>AWL Agri Business: Large Scale Edible Oil Processor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AWL Agri Business, formerly known as Adani Wilmar, processes and distributes edible oils along with a growing portfolio of food and FMCG products. The stock trades at a price to earnings ratio of 22.65, below the sector average of 36.31, at a current price of around Rs 200.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 9.98 percent is the more modest of the two edible oil stocks, supported by a debt to equity ratio of 0.11. On an EPS of Rs 8.91 and book value of Rs 80.34, the price to book multiple works out to 2.51, alongside a dividend yield of 0.49 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patanjali_Foods_Wider_Discount_Stronger_ROE\"><\/span><strong>Patanjali Foods: Wider Discount, Stronger ROE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Patanjali Foods, formerly Ruchi Soya Industries, processes edible oils and has expanded into a broader food and FMCG portfolio under the Patanjali brand. Its price to earnings ratio of 19.24 is the wider discount to the sector average of 36.31 among these two edible oil stocks, at a current share price of around Rs 347.<\/p>\n<p>Return on equity of 15.37 percent is stronger than AWL Agri Business, and the debt to equity ratio of 0.21 remains manageable. On an EPS of Rs 18.10 and book value of Rs 120.36, the price to book multiple of 2.89 is slightly richer than AWL Agri Business, consistent with its stronger return ratios.<\/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 round out the valuation picture for these two companies. Patanjali Foods pays a higher dividend yield alongside its stronger return on equity, a combination that stands out among these edible oil stocks.<\/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>AWL Agri Business<\/td>\n<td>2.51<\/td>\n<td>80.34<\/td>\n<td>0.49%<\/td>\n<td>0.11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Patanjali Foods<\/td>\n<td>2.89<\/td>\n<td>120.36<\/td>\n<td>1.00%<\/td>\n<td>0.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Patanjali Foods pays roughly double the dividend yield of AWL Agri Business while trading at only a modestly richer price to book multiple, a combination that reflects its stronger overall profitability.<\/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_Edible_Oil_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Consider Before Buying These Edible Oil 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 edible oil stocks tied to import and commodity price factors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Import_Dependence_and_Currency_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Import Dependence and Currency Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>India imports a significant share of its edible oil requirement, making both companies exposed to global palm and soybean oil prices along with currency fluctuations that affect import costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thin_Margin_Commodity_Business\"><\/span><strong>Thin Margin Commodity Business<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Core edible oil processing typically operates on thin margins relative to revenue, meaning profitability can be sensitive to even small shifts in commodity prices or government import duty policy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversification_Execution_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Diversification Execution Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both companies are expanding into broader food and FMCG categories beyond core edible oils, and execution missteps in these newer segments could weigh on overall returns even if the core oil business remains stable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Import_Duty_Policy_Risk\"><\/span><strong>Government Import Duty Policy Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Changes to import duties on edible oils, often adjusted to manage domestic farmer interests and consumer prices, can directly affect margins for processors dependent on imported raw material.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_These_Edible_Oil_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Track These Edible Oil Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors evaluating these two names should track quarterly volume growth, palm and soybean oil price trends, and how the sector average PE moves relative to each company&#8217;s own multiple over time, rather than relying on the valuation gap in isolation among edible oil 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 AWL Agri Business and Patanjali Foods 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>AWL Agri Business and Patanjali Foods are the two edible oil stocks currently trading below the sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 36.3 times. That combination, alongside Patanjali Foods&#8217; stronger return on equity, makes them worth a closer look for investors who already want exposure to India&#8217;s edible oil and food FMCG theme, though import dependence and thin commodity margins 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_Edible_Oil_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Undervalued Edible Oil Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_edible_oil_stocks_are_trading_below_the_sector_average_PE\"><\/span><strong>Which edible oil stocks are trading below the sector average PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> AWL Agri Business and Patanjali Foods are currently trading below the edible oil sector&#8217;s average price to earnings ratio of close to 36.3 times, based on live NSE and BSE pricing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Patanjali_Foods_undervalued_compared_to_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Patanjali Foods undervalued compared to its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Patanjali Foods trades at a price to earnings ratio of 19.24, the wider discount to the sector average of 36.31 among these two edible oil stocks, while delivering a return on equity of 15.37 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_of_these_two_has_the_higher_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>Which of these two has the higher return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Patanjali Foods has the higher return on equity of the two at 15.37 percent, compared with AWL Agri Business&#8217;s 9.98 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_AWL_Agri_Business\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of AWL Agri Business?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> AWL Agri Business has a market capitalisation of around Rs 26,228 crore, with a price to earnings ratio of 22.65 against the sector average of 36.31.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_AWL_Agri_Business_previously_known_by_another_name\"><\/span><strong>Was AWL Agri Business previously known by another name?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, AWL Agri Business was formerly known as Adani Wilmar before its rebranding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_risks_in_undervalued_edible_oil_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the main risks in undervalued edible oil stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks include import dependence and currency exposure given India&#8217;s reliance on imported edible oils, thin margins typical of commodity processing, execution risk in food and FMCG diversification, and government import duty policy changes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_PE_enough_reason_to_buy_an_edible_oil_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is a low PE enough reason to buy an edible oil 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 edible oil stocks but not a standalone buy signal. 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