{"id":254633,"date":"2026-09-18T09:24:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T03:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=254633"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T03:54:19","slug":"airan-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Airan 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>Airan CMP Rs 17 (18 Sep 2026). Market cap Rs 209 Cr. ROE 7.73%. P\/E 13.37x versus Industry P\/E 17.94x.<\/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;\">Airan is one of the names investors compare when screening the IT sector, built on a 7.73% return on equity and a P\/E of 13.37x against an Industry P\/E of 17.94x. Whether Airan 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 IT sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/airan\/airan-ltd-share-price-today\">Airan<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 17 as of 18 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 12.63 to Rs 27.49. Airan Ltd provides managed cloud hosting, data centre and IT infrastructure services.<\/p>\n<p>Airan sits in the IT sector, and its 7.73% ROE and 13.37x 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=airan-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 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Airan_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Airan the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Airan 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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Airan_Compares_Against_Its_IT_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Airan Compares Against Its IT Sector Peers\">How Airan Compares Against Its IT 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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Airan_Worth_Watching_in_IT\" title=\"What Makes Airan Worth Watching in IT\">What Makes Airan Worth Watching in IT<\/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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Airan_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Airan Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Airan 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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Airan_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Airan Before You Invest\">How to Track Airan 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\/airan-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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Airan_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Airan the best stock in its sector?\">Is Airan 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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Airan\" title=\"What is the current share price of Airan?\">What is the current share price of Airan?<\/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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Airan_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Airan belong to?\">What sector does Airan 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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Airan_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Airan compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Airan 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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Airans_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Airan&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Airan&#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\/airan-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Airan_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Airan based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Airan based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Airan\"><\/span><strong>About Airan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Airan Ltd provides managed cloud hosting, data centre and IT infrastructure services. It provides managed hosting, cloud and data centre services, a more infrastructure-heavy IT niche than the software product and services companies it is compared against here. At a market capitalisation of Rs 209 Cr, it is tracked as part of the IT sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Airan_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Airan the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Airan makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 7.73% ROE with a 13.37x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 17.94x Industry P\/E. Airan&#8217;s 13.37x P\/E is below the 17.94x Industry P\/E, with a 7.73% ROE that is a reasonable, if modest, figure for a small cloud and hosting services provider.<\/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;\">Airan<\/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 16.70<\/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 27.49 \/ Rs 12.63<\/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 209 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;\">13.37x vs 17.94x<\/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;\">1.34<\/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;\">7.73%<\/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 1.25<\/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;\">0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Airan Against Other IT Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Airan_Compares_Against_Its_IT_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Airan Compares Against Its IT Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Airan against 2 other IT 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\/airan\/airan-ltd-share-price-today\">Airan<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">209<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">13.37<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">7.73%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.01<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/3iinfotech\/3i-infotech-ltd-share-price-today\">3i Infotech<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">500<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">14.69<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">9.30%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/adroitinfo\/adroit-infotech-ltd-share-price-today\">Adroit Infotech<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">60<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">16.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">4.25%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.34<\/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>15.62<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>6.78%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.25<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Airan&#8217;s 7.73% ROE is above the 6.78% peer average, and its P\/E of 13.37x runs below the peer average of 15.62x. Airan&#8217;s 13.37x P\/E is below the 17.94x Industry P\/E, with a 7.73% ROE that is a reasonable, if modest, figure for a small cloud and hosting services provider.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Airan_Worth_Watching_in_IT\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Airan Worth Watching in IT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Below Industry P\/E:<\/strong> A 13.37x P\/E against a 17.94x Industry P\/E is a discount for a cloud and data centre services provider.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Near debt free:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.01 gives Airan significant balance sheet flexibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloud and hosting infrastructure focus:<\/strong> Providing managed hosting and data centre services positions Airan in the infrastructure layer of IT rather than software products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airan_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Airan Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Airan&#8217;s 13.37x P\/E is below the 17.94x Industry P\/E, with a 7.73% ROE that is a reasonable, if modest, figure for a small cloud and hosting services provider. 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\/aditya-birla-lifestyle-brands-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands 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 Airan and other IT sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Airan_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Airan Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Airan deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against IT sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Airan to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the IT sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other IT 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>Airan earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 7.73% ROE and a P\/E of 13.37x against a 17.94x 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_Airan_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Airan the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Airan has a 7.73% ROE and trades at 13.37x P\/E against a 17.94x Industry P\/E, and compares above the peer average ROE of 6.78% 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_Airan\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Airan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Airan was trading at Rs 16.70 on the NSE as of 18 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 12.63 to Rs 27.49.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Airan_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Airan belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Airan is classified under the IT sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Airan_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Airan compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Airan&#8217;s P\/E of 13.37x is below the 15.62x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Airans_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Airan&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Airan reported a return on equity of 7.73%, which is above the 6.78% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Airan_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Airan based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Airan&#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 Airan the best stock in its sector?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Airan has a 7.73% ROE and trades at 13.37x P\/E against a 17.94x Industry P\/E, and compares above the peer average ROE of 6.78% 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 Airan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Airan was trading at Rs 16.70 on the NSE as of 18 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 12.63 to Rs 27.49.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What sector does Airan belong to?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Airan is classified under the IT sector on Univest.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Airan compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Airan's P\/E of 13.37x is below the 15.62x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Airan's return on equity?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Airan reported a return on equity of 7.73%, which is above the 6.78% average of its named peers in this comparison.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Should I invest in Airan based on its sector position?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Airan'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 Airan the best stock in its sector? 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