{"id":221360,"date":"2026-08-27T16:21:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=221360"},"modified":"2026-08-27T16:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T10:51:54","slug":"low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks Worth Watching in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>ITC Ltd D\/E 0.03 at Rs 268.60. Godfrey Phillips D\/E 0.04 at Rs 2,122.40. VST Industries D\/E 0.00 at Rs 210.73. Data as of 27 August 2026.<\/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;\">The three low-debt tobacco stocks worth watching in 2026 are ITC Ltd, Godfrey Phillips India and VST Industries, which together make up nearly all of the listed tobacco sector in India. Each carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.04 or below, since cigarette manufacturing generates strong, steady cash flow and needs relatively little capital reinvestment once plants are built. All three post double digit return on equity and pay meaningful dividends. A low debt to equity ratio reduces balance sheet risk, but regulatory and taxation changes remain the sector&#8217;s biggest swing factor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>India&#8217;s listed tobacco sector is small and concentrated, and all three companies in it happen to be low-debt tobacco stocks, since cigarette manufacturing is a cash-generative business that rarely needs external borrowing. ITC Ltd, Godfrey Phillips India and VST Industries all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.04 or below as of 27 August 2026, based on company filings.<\/p>\n<p>Cigarette makers typically enjoy strong pricing power and short working capital cycles, which together generate more cash than the business needs to reinvest. This article covers the three names, their key numbers, and what a low leverage profile means for someone evaluating tobacco stocks for a long term portfolio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=lowdebt_tobacco\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/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\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stock\" title=\"What Counts as a Low-Debt Tobacco Stock?\">What Counts as a Low-Debt Tobacco Stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\" title=\"3 Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks Worth Watching in 2026\">3 Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#1_ITC_Ltd\" title=\"1. ITC Ltd\">1. ITC Ltd<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#2_Godfrey_Phillips_India\" title=\"2. Godfrey Phillips India\">2. Godfrey Phillips India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#3_VST_Industries\" title=\"3. VST Industries\">3. VST Industries<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Tobacco_Sector_Investors\" title=\"Why Low Debt Matters for Tobacco Sector Investors\">Why Low Debt Matters for Tobacco Sector Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks\">Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#How_to_Invest_in_These_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stocks\" title=\"How to Invest in These Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks\">How to Invest in These Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#FAQs_on_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stocks\" title=\"FAQs on Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks\">FAQs on Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_are_the_low-debt_tobacco_stocks_listed_in_India_for_2026\" title=\"Which are the low-debt tobacco stocks listed in India for 2026?\">Which are the low-debt tobacco stocks listed in India for 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_tobacco_stock\" title=\"What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a tobacco stock?\">What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a tobacco stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Is_VST_Industries_a_debt-free_stock\" title=\"Is VST Industries a debt-free stock?\">Is VST Industries a debt-free stock?<\/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\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Are_low-debt_tobacco_stocks_safer_than_other_consumer_stocks\" title=\"Are low-debt tobacco stocks safer than other consumer stocks?\">Are low-debt tobacco stocks safer than other consumer stocks?<\/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\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Do_low-debt_tobacco_stocks_pay_high_dividends\" title=\"Do low-debt tobacco stocks pay high dividends?\">Do low-debt tobacco stocks pay high dividends?<\/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\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Which_low-debt_tobacco_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\" title=\"Which low-debt tobacco stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?\">Which low-debt tobacco stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/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\/low-debt-tobacco-stocks-worth-watching-2026\/#Should_I_buy_low-debt_tobacco_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\" title=\"Should I buy low-debt tobacco stocks only for their low debt?\">Should I buy low-debt tobacco stocks only for their low debt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Counts_as_a_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stock\"><\/span><strong>What Counts as a Low-Debt Tobacco Stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A low-debt tobacco stock is one whose total borrowings are a small fraction of shareholder equity, typically shown as a debt to equity ratio under 0.10. Cigarette manufacturing is unusually cash generative relative to its capital needs, so all three listed Indian tobacco companies clear this bar comfortably. A near zero ratio does not always mean zero borrowings on paper, since lease liabilities for offices and warehouses count as debt under current accounting rules.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stocks_Worth_Watching_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>3 Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks Worth Watching in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below ranks the three low-debt tobacco stocks by market capitalisation, along with current market price, debt to equity ratio and 52 week trading range.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Ticker<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<th>Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th>52W High (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>52W Low (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>ITC Ltd<\/td>\n<td>ITC<\/td>\n<td>268.60<\/td>\n<td>0.03<\/td>\n<td>3,39,369<\/td>\n<td>427.00<\/td>\n<td>265.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Godfrey Phillips India<\/td>\n<td>GODFRYPHLP<\/td>\n<td>2,122.40<\/td>\n<td>0.04<\/td>\n<td>33,536<\/td>\n<td>3,947.00<\/td>\n<td>1,832.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>VST Industries<\/td>\n<td>VSTIND<\/td>\n<td>210.73<\/td>\n<td>0.00<\/td>\n<td>3,587<\/td>\n<td>286.78<\/td>\n<td>200.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_ITC_Ltd\"><\/span><strong>1. ITC Ltd<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ITC Ltd is the largest of the low-debt tobacco stocks on this list by a wide margin, with a market capitalisation of Rs 3,39,369 crore and a debt to equity ratio of 0.03. The stock trades at Rs 268.60, sharply below its 52 week high of Rs 427.00, after the demerger of its hotels business into a separately listed entity. Return on equity stands at 28.53 percent and the dividend yield is 5.35 percent, among the highest of any large-cap Indian stock. ITC&#8217;s cigarettes business funds a diversified portfolio spanning FMCG, paperboards, agri-business and hotels, and its cash generation has historically supported large dividend payouts rather than borrowing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live debt to equity data<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Godfrey_Phillips_India\"><\/span><strong>2. Godfrey Phillips India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Godfrey Phillips India carries a debt to equity ratio of 0.04 and trades at Rs 2,122.40, well below its 52 week high of Rs 3,947.00. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 33,536 crore. The company&#8217;s cigarettes and retail chain business, which includes the 24Seven convenience store format, supports a return on equity of 24.56 percent and a dividend yield of 2.33 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_VST_Industries\"><\/span><strong>3. VST Industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>VST Industries rounds out the list with a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, the cleanest balance sheet among the three, and a current market price of Rs 210.73. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 3,587 crore, with a 52 week range of Rs 200.00 to Rs 286.78. As the smallest of the three listed tobacco companies, VST Industries posts a return on equity of 20.22 percent and a dividend yield of 5.68 percent, the highest on this list.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/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 these low-debt tobacco stocks on the go.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Low_Debt_Matters_for_Tobacco_Sector_Investors\"><\/span><strong>Why Low Debt Matters for Tobacco Sector Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lower Interest Cost Risk:<\/strong> A company with negligible borrowing is largely insulated from rising interest rates, since it has few loans whose cost can climb during a tightening cycle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High Dividend Capacity:<\/strong> Cash that would otherwise service debt is available for dividends, which is why ITC and VST Industries both post dividend yields above 5 percent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cushion Against Regulatory Cost Shocks:<\/strong> A low-debt balance sheet gives more room to absorb a sudden increase in excise duty or GST without added financial strain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flexibility to Diversify:<\/strong> A clean balance sheet has given ITC in particular room to fund diversification into FMCG, hotels and agri-business from internal accruals rather than debt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resilience in a Volume Slowdown:<\/strong> Companies without debt obligations face less pressure to cut costs sharply if cigarette volumes soften due to price hikes or regulation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Watch_Even_in_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Watch Even in Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Taxation and Regulatory Risk:<\/strong> Cigarette taxation through excise duty, GST and compensation cess is a key swing factor, and a sharp hike can pressure volumes and pricing regardless of balance sheet strength.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illicit Trade Competition:<\/strong> Higher taxation on legal cigarettes has historically pushed some demand toward illicit and smuggled products, capping volume growth for organised players.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volume Growth Ceiling:<\/strong> Cigarette volumes in India have grown slowly for years due to taxation and health awareness, limiting the pace of core business growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diversification Execution Risk:<\/strong> ITC&#8217;s FMCG and hotels businesses carry their own execution and competitive risks separate from the core tobacco business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ESG and Institutional Ownership Constraints:<\/strong> Some institutional investors avoid or limit exposure to tobacco stocks on ESG grounds, which can affect ownership patterns and liquidity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Invest_in_These_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Invest in These Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start by comparing the debt to equity ratio, price to earnings ratio and dividend yield of each company against its own recent history, rather than looking at the debt figure in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>A live fundamentals screener can help with this comparison, since debt to equity, PE and dividend yield figures move every quarter and a static snapshot goes stale quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Next, check recent commentary on excise duty and GST changes affecting cigarettes, since taxation news moves these stocks more than balance sheet strength alone.<\/p>\n<p>Decide on a position size with your personal comfort around tobacco sector exposure in mind, since some investors choose to avoid the category entirely on health and ESG grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, place the order through a SEBI registered broker or investment platform, and set a review date, such as the next Union Budget or GST Council meeting, rather than relying on the current debt to equity figure indefinitely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ITC Ltd, Godfrey Phillips India and VST Industries, which together make up nearly the entire listed Indian tobacco sector, currently stand out as low-debt tobacco stocks with debt to equity ratios between 0.00 and 0.04, strong return on equity, and high dividend payouts. A clean balance sheet lowers one category of risk, but taxation policy and volume trends still need to be assessed stock by stock. Consult a SEBI registered advisor before making any investment decision, and treat the figures in this article as a starting point for further research rather than a final recommendation.<\/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_Low-Debt_Tobacco_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Low-Debt Tobacco Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_low-debt_tobacco_stocks_listed_in_India_for_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the low-debt tobacco stocks listed in India for 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ITC Ltd, Godfrey Phillips India and VST Industries are the low-debt tobacco stocks listed in India for 2026, each with a debt to equity ratio of 0.04 or below as of 27 August 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_debt_to_equity_ratio_counts_as_low_debt_for_a_tobacco_stock\"><\/span><strong>What debt to equity ratio counts as low debt for a tobacco stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio under 0.10 is generally treated as low debt for tobacco companies, and all three listed Indian tobacco stocks fall well within this range.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_VST_Industries_a_debt-free_stock\"><\/span><strong>Is VST Industries a debt-free stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> VST Industries reports a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, the lowest among listed Indian tobacco companies, along with a return on equity of 20.22 percent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_low-debt_tobacco_stocks_safer_than_other_consumer_stocks\"><\/span><strong>Are low-debt tobacco stocks safer than other consumer stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low-debt tobacco stocks carry lower interest rate and refinancing risk than leveraged companies, but they carry distinct regulatory, taxation and ESG-related risks not shared by most other consumer sectors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_low-debt_tobacco_stocks_pay_high_dividends\"><\/span><strong>Do low-debt tobacco stocks pay high dividends?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, tobacco stocks are known for high dividend yields, with VST Industries at 5.68 percent and ITC Ltd at 5.35 percent, among the highest yields in the Indian market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_low-debt_tobacco_stock_has_the_lowest_debt_to_equity_ratio\"><\/span><strong>Which low-debt tobacco stock has the lowest debt to equity ratio?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> VST Industries has the lowest debt to equity ratio in this list at 0.00, followed by ITC Ltd at 0.03.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_buy_low-debt_tobacco_stocks_only_for_their_low_debt\"><\/span><strong>Should I buy low-debt tobacco stocks only for their low debt?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Low debt should be one factor among several, alongside taxation policy, volume trends and personal comfort with the sector, when deciding whether to buy any of these low-debt tobacco stocks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ITC, Godfrey Phillips India and VST Industries, the entire listed Indian tobacco sector, all carry a debt to equity ratio of 0.04 or below. 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