{"id":250519,"date":"2026-09-16T17:55:39","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=250519"},"modified":"2026-09-16T17:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:25:39","slug":"aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Aarti Surfactants 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>Aarti Surfactants CMP Rs 500 (16 Sep 2026). Market cap Rs 427 Cr. ROE 5.04%. P\/E 23.21x versus Industry P\/E 36.95x.<\/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;\">Aarti Surfactants is one of the names investors compare when screening the Chemicals sector, built on a 5.04% return on equity and a P\/E of 23.21x against an Industry P\/E of 36.95x. Whether Aarti Surfactants 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 Chemicals sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/aartisurf\/aarti-surfactants-ltd-share-price-today\">Aarti Surfactants<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 500 as of 16 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 316.00 to Rs 677.70. Aarti Surfactants Ltd manufactures surfactants and specialty chemicals used in home and personal care product formulations.<\/p>\n<p>Aarti Surfactants sits in the Chemicals sector, and its 5.04% ROE and 23.21x 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=aarti-surfactants-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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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Aarti_Surfactants_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Aarti Surfactants the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Aarti Surfactants 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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Aarti_Surfactants_Compares_Against_Its_Chemicals_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Aarti Surfactants Compares Against Its Chemicals Sector Peers\">How Aarti Surfactants Compares Against Its Chemicals 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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Aarti_Surfactants_Worth_Watching_in_Chemicals\" title=\"What Makes Aarti Surfactants Worth Watching in Chemicals\">What Makes Aarti Surfactants Worth Watching in Chemicals<\/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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Aarti_Surfactants_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Aarti Surfactants Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Aarti Surfactants 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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Aarti_Surfactants_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Aarti Surfactants Before You Invest\">How to Track Aarti Surfactants 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\/aarti-surfactants-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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Aarti_Surfactants_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Aarti Surfactants the best stock in its sector?\">Is Aarti Surfactants 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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Aarti_Surfactants\" title=\"What is the current share price of Aarti Surfactants?\">What is the current share price of Aarti Surfactants?<\/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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Aarti_Surfactants_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Aarti Surfactants belong to?\">What sector does Aarti Surfactants 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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Aarti_Surfactants_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Aarti Surfactants compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Aarti Surfactants 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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Aarti_Surfactantss_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Aarti Surfactants&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Aarti Surfactants&#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\/aarti-surfactants-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Aarti_Surfactants_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Aarti Surfactants based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Aarti Surfactants based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Aarti_Surfactants\"><\/span><strong>About Aarti Surfactants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aarti Surfactants Ltd manufactures surfactants and specialty chemicals used in home and personal care product formulations. Its surfactant products are used mainly in home and personal care formulations, a different downstream application from the pharma intermediates business of its similarly named group affiliate. At a market capitalisation of Rs 427 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Chemicals sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Aarti_Surfactants_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Aarti Surfactants the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aarti Surfactants makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 5.04% ROE with a 23.21x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 36.95x Industry P\/E. Aarti Surfactants&#8217; 23.21x P\/E is well below the 36.95x Industry P\/E, though its 5.04% ROE trails the larger specialty chemical peers used elsewhere in this series, consistent with its smaller operating scale.<\/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;\">Aarti Surfactants<\/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 500.45<\/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 677.70 \/ Rs 316.00<\/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 427 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;\">23.21x vs 36.95x<\/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;\">1.74<\/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;\">5.04%<\/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 21.72<\/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;\">0.20%<\/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;\">0.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Aarti Surfactants Against Other Chemicals Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Aarti_Surfactants_Compares_Against_Its_Chemicals_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Aarti Surfactants Compares Against Its Chemicals Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Aarti Surfactants against 2 other Chemicals 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 2 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\/aartisurf\/aarti-surfactants-ltd-share-price-today\">Aarti Surfactants<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">427<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">23.21<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">5.04%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/galaxysurf\/galaxy-surfactants-ltd-share-price-today\">Galaxy Surfactants<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">7,758<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">21.93<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">9.74%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.09<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/fineorg\/fine-organic-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Fine Organic Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">15,825<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">36.12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">15.65%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>Peer average (2 companies)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>29.02<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>12.70%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.06<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Aarti Surfactants&#8217;s 5.04% ROE is below the 12.70% peer average, and its P\/E of 23.21x runs below the peer average of 29.02x. Aarti Surfactants&#8217; 23.21x P\/E is well below the 36.95x Industry P\/E, though its 5.04% ROE trails the larger specialty chemical peers used elsewhere in this series, consistent with its smaller operating scale.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Aarti_Surfactants_Worth_Watching_in_Chemicals\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Aarti Surfactants Worth Watching in Chemicals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Well below Industry P\/E:<\/strong> A 23.21x P\/E against a 36.95x Industry P\/E is a significant discount for a specialty chemicals manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surfactant manufacturing focus:<\/strong> A concentrated surfactant product line for home and personal care applications keeps operations more focused than diversified chemical peers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moderate leverage:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.43 is manageable for a smaller-scale specialty chemicals manufacturer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aarti_Surfactants_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Aarti Surfactants Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aarti Surfactants&#8217; 23.21x P\/E is well below the 36.95x Industry P\/E, though its 5.04% ROE trails the larger specialty chemical peers used elsewhere in this series, consistent with its smaller operating scale. 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 Aarti Surfactants and other Chemicals sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Aarti_Surfactants_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Aarti Surfactants Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Aarti Surfactants deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Chemicals sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Aarti Surfactants to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Chemicals sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Chemicals 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>Aarti Surfactants earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 5.04% ROE and a P\/E of 23.21x against a 36.95x 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_Aarti_Surfactants_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Aarti Surfactants the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aarti Surfactants has a 5.04% ROE and trades at 23.21x P\/E against a 36.95x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 12.70% 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_Aarti_Surfactants\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Aarti Surfactants?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aarti Surfactants was trading at Rs 500.45 on the NSE as of 16 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 316.00 to Rs 677.70.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Aarti_Surfactants_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Aarti Surfactants belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aarti Surfactants is classified under the Chemicals sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Aarti_Surfactants_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Aarti Surfactants compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aarti Surfactants&#8217;s P\/E of 23.21x is below the 29.02x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Aarti_Surfactantss_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Aarti Surfactants&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aarti Surfactants reported a return on equity of 5.04%, which is below the 12.70% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Aarti_Surfactants_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Aarti Surfactants based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Aarti Surfactants&#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 Aarti Surfactants the best stock in its sector?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Aarti Surfactants has a 5.04% ROE and trades at 23.21x P\/E against a 36.95x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 12.70% 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 Aarti Surfactants?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Aarti Surfactants was trading at Rs 500.45 on the NSE as of 16 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 316.00 to Rs 677.70.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What sector does Aarti Surfactants belong to?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Aarti Surfactants is classified under the Chemicals sector on Univest.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Aarti Surfactants compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Aarti Surfactants's P\/E of 23.21x is below the 29.02x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Aarti Surfactants's return on equity?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Aarti Surfactants reported a return on equity of 5.04%, which is below the 12.70% average of its named peers in this comparison.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Should I invest in Aarti Surfactants based on its sector position?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Aarti Surfactants'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 Aarti Surfactants the best stock in its sector? 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