{"id":249336,"date":"2026-09-16T13:25:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=249336"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:25:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T07:55:21","slug":"raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Raymond the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Raymond CMP Rs 962 (16 Sep 2026). Market cap Rs 6,650 Cr. ROE 8.92%. P\/E 104.27x versus Industry P\/E 31.23x.<\/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;\">Raymond is one of the names investors compare when screening the Textile sector, built on a 8.92% return on equity and a P\/E of 104.27x against an Industry P\/E of 31.23x. Raymond Ltd manufactures textiles and engineering tools following the demerger of its lifestyle and realty businesses into separately listed entities, retaining the original textile and engineering operations. Whether Raymond is the best stock in its sector depends on whether an investor is optimising for return ratios, valuation, or both. This article breaks down the metrics, including a comparison against named Textile sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/raymond\/raymond-ltd-share-price-today\">Raymond<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 962 as of 16 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 320.00 to Rs 1,122.00. Raymond Ltd manufactures textiles and engineering tools following the demerger of its lifestyle and realty businesses into separately listed entities, retaining the original textile and engineering operations.<\/p>\n<p>Raymond sits in the Textile sector, and its 8.92% ROE and 104.27x P\/E give a starting point for judging where it stands against comparable listed names. The rest of this article compares those numbers against verified peers and the sector&#8217;s Industry P\/E benchmark.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/abbott-india-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Abbott India the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\"><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 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Raymond_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Raymond the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Raymond the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Raymond_Compares_Against_Its_Textile_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Raymond Compares Against Its Textile Sector Peers\">How Raymond Compares Against Its Textile Sector Peers<\/a><\/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\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Raymond_Worth_Watching_in_Textile\" title=\"What Makes Raymond Worth Watching in Textile\">What Makes Raymond Worth Watching in Textile<\/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\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Raymond_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Raymond Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Raymond Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/a><\/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\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Raymond_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Raymond Before You Invest\">How to Track Raymond Before You Invest<\/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\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Raymond_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Raymond the best stock in its sector?\">Is Raymond the best stock in its sector?<\/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\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Raymond\" title=\"What is the current share price of Raymond?\">What is the current share price of Raymond?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Raymond_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Raymond belong to?\">What sector does Raymond belong to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Raymond_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Raymond compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Raymond compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/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\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Raymonds_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Raymond&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Raymond&#8217;s return on equity?<\/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\/raymond-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Raymond_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Raymond based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Raymond based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Raymond\"><\/span><strong>About Raymond<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raymond Ltd manufactures textiles and engineering tools following the demerger of its lifestyle and realty businesses into separately listed entities, retaining the original textile and engineering operations. At a market capitalisation of Rs 6,650 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Textile sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Raymond_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Raymond the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raymond makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 8.92% ROE with a 104.27x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 31.23x Industry P\/E. Raymond&#8217;s 104.27x P\/E is far above the 31.23x Industry P\/E and above the textile peer set used elsewhere in this series, a rich valuation that appears to reflect post-demerger restructuring expectations rather than current textile and engineering earnings.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Raymond<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">CMP (NSE)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 961.75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">52-Week High \/ Low<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 1,122.00 \/ Rs 320.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Market Cap<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 6,650 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">P\/E (TTM) vs Industry P\/E<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">104.27x vs 31.23x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">P\/B<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">2.34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">ROE<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">8.92%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">EPS (TTM)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Rs 9.58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Dividend Yield<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">Debt to Equity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Raymond Against Other Textile Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Raymond_Compares_Against_Its_Textile_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Raymond Compares Against Its Textile Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Raymond against 3 other Textile sector names, using the same live data source for every company. A peer average row is included for P\/E, ROE and debt to equity, calculated across the 3 peer companies.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">ROE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Debt to Equity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/raymond\/raymond-ltd-share-price-today\">Raymond<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">6,650<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">104.27<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">8.92%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vardhmantex\/vardhman-textiles-ltd-share-price-today\">Vardhman Textiles<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">16,429<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">19.10<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">7.09%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/kprmill\/kpr-mill-ltd-share-price-today\">KPR Mill<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">37,921<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">41.57<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">15.21%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/raymondrealty\/raymond-realty-ltd-share-price-today\">Raymond Realty<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">3,875<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">12.85<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">19.43%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Peer average (3 companies)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>24.51<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>13.91%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.31<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Raymond&#8217;s 8.92% ROE is below the 13.91% peer average, and its P\/E of 104.27x runs above the peer average of 24.51x. Raymond&#8217;s 104.27x P\/E is far above the 31.23x Industry P\/E and above the textile peer set used elsewhere in this series, a rich valuation that appears to reflect post-demerger restructuring expectations rather than current textile and engineering earnings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Raymond_Worth_Watching_in_Textile\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Raymond Worth Watching in Textile<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Long-established textile brand:<\/strong> Decades of brand recognition in suiting fabric gives Raymond distribution reach that newer textile entrants lack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moderate leverage:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.37 is manageable following the group&#8217;s demerger into separate listed entities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rich valuation relative to current ROE:<\/strong> A 104.27x P\/E against an 8.92% ROE is high for the current return profile, well above the 31.23x Industry P\/E.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Raymond_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Raymond Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raymond&#8217;s 104.27x P\/E is far above the 31.23x Industry P\/E and above the textile peer set used elsewhere in this series, a rich valuation that appears to reflect post-demerger restructuring expectations rather than current textile and engineering earnings. As with any single stock, investors should weigh this against their own valuation discipline and risk appetite rather than the sector label alone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style:italic;color:#000000;margin:14px 0;\">Also read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/bata-india-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Bata India the Best Stock in Its Sector? A Look at the Numbers<\/a><\/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&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Raymond and other Textile sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Raymond_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Raymond Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Raymond deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Textile sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Raymond to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Textile sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Textile sector stocks before deciding if the current valuation fits your strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Set a price alert around key support and resistance zones using the Univest app so you are notified of meaningful moves.<\/li>\n<li>Open a broking account on Univest if you decide to add the stock, and size the position based on your own risk appetite and portfolio allocation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raymond earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 8.92% ROE and a P\/E of 104.27x against a 31.23x Industry P\/E, with named peer comparisons in this article backing up that picture. As with any individual stock decision, this analysis is educational and investors should do their own research or consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.<\/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<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Raymond_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Raymond the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Raymond has a 8.92% ROE and trades at 104.27x P\/E against a 31.23x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 13.91% in this article&#8217;s named comparison, so the answer depends on what an investor is prioritising.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Raymond\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Raymond?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Raymond was trading at Rs 961.75 on the NSE as of 16 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 320.00 to Rs 1,122.00.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Raymond_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Raymond belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Raymond is classified under the Textile sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Raymond_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Raymond compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Raymond&#8217;s P\/E of 104.27x is above the 24.51x average of the 3 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Raymonds_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Raymond&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Raymond reported a return on equity of 8.92%, which is below the 13.91% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Raymond_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Raymond based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Raymond&#8217;s sector position and metrics make it worth researching further, but any investment decision should factor in your own risk appetite, its valuation relative to peers, and independent research or advice from a SEBI-registered advisor.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Raymond the best stock in its sector?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Raymond has a 8.92% ROE and trades at 104.27x P\/E against a 31.23x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 13.91% in this article's named comparison, so the answer depends on what an investor is prioritising.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current share price of Raymond?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Raymond was trading at Rs 961.75 on the NSE as of 16 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 320.00 to Rs 1,122.00.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What sector does Raymond belong to?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Raymond is classified under the Textile sector on Univest.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Raymond compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Raymond's P\/E of 104.27x is above the 24.51x average of the 3 named peers compared in this article.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Raymond's return on equity?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Raymond reported a return on equity of 8.92%, which is below the 13.91% average of its named peers in this comparison.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Should I invest in Raymond based on its sector position?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Raymond's sector position and metrics make it worth researching further, but any investment decision should factor in your own risk appetite, its valuation relative to peers, and independent research or advice from a SEBI-registered advisor.\"}}]}<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Raymond the best stock in its sector? 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