{"id":269944,"date":"2026-09-25T10:09:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=269944"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:09:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:39:42","slug":"fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is FDC 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>FDC CMP Rs 345 (25 Sep 2026). Market cap Rs 5,627 Cr. ROE 11.32%. P\/E 19.23x versus Industry P\/E 38.64x.<\/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;\">FDC is one of the names investors compare when screening the Healthcare sector, built on a 11.32% return on equity and a P\/E of 19.23x against an Industry P\/E of 38.64x. Whether FDC 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 Healthcare sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/fdc\/fdc-ltd-share-price-today\">FDC<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 345 as of 25 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 312.95 to Rs 484.40. FDC Ltd manufactures pharmaceutical formulations across multiple therapeutic segments.<\/p>\n<p>FDC sits in the Healthcare sector, and its 11.32% ROE and 19.23x 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=fdc-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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_FDC_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is FDC the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is FDC 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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_FDC_Compares_Against_Its_Healthcare_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How FDC Compares Against Its Healthcare Sector Peers\">How FDC Compares Against Its Healthcare 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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_FDC_Worth_Watching_in_Healthcare\" title=\"What Makes FDC Worth Watching in Healthcare\">What Makes FDC Worth Watching in Healthcare<\/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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#FDC_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"FDC Valuation: Is It Justified?\">FDC 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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_FDC_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track FDC Before You Invest\">How to Track FDC 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\/fdc-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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_FDC_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is FDC the best stock in its sector?\">Is FDC 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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_FDC\" title=\"What is the current share price of FDC?\">What is the current share price of FDC?<\/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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_FDC_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does FDC belong to?\">What sector does FDC 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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_FDC_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does FDC compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does FDC 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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_FDCs_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is FDC&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is FDC&#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\/fdc-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_FDC_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in FDC based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in FDC based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_FDC\"><\/span><strong>About FDC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>FDC Ltd manufactures pharmaceutical formulations across multiple therapeutic segments. It manufactures pharmaceutical formulations across multiple therapeutic segments, and the stock is trading near its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 5,627 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Healthcare sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_FDC_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is FDC the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>FDC makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 11.32% ROE with a 19.23x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 38.64x Industry P\/E. FDC&#8217;s 19.23x P\/E is well below the 38.64x Industry P\/E despite an 11.32% ROE, making it look inexpensive relative to CORONA Remedies and other Healthcare peers covered in this series, though the stock is trading near its 52-week low.<\/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;\">FDC<\/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 344.55<\/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 484.40 \/ Rs 312.95<\/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 5,627 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;\">19.23x vs 38.64x<\/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;\">2.26<\/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;\">11.32%<\/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 17.97<\/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;\">1.45%<\/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 FDC Against Other Healthcare Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_FDC_Compares_Against_Its_Healthcare_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How FDC Compares Against Its Healthcare Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets FDC against 2 other Healthcare 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\/fdc\/fdc-ltd-share-price-today\">FDC<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">5,627<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">19.23<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">11.32%<\/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\/corona\/corona-remedies-ltd-share-price-today\">CORONA Remedies<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">13,237<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">66.51<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">24.79%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/entero\/entero-healthcare-solutions-ltd-share-price-today\">Entero Healthcare Solutions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">8,069<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">48.13<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">6.81%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.40<\/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>57.32<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>15.80%<\/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, FDC&#8217;s 11.32% ROE is below the 15.80% peer average, and its P\/E of 19.23x runs below the peer average of 57.32x. FDC&#8217;s 19.23x P\/E is well below the 38.64x Industry P\/E despite an 11.32% ROE, making it look inexpensive relative to CORONA Remedies and other Healthcare peers covered in this series, though the stock is trading near its 52-week low.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_FDC_Worth_Watching_in_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>What Makes FDC Worth Watching in Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Well below Industry P\/E:<\/strong> A 19.23x P\/E against a 38.64x Industry P\/E is a significant discount for a business with an 11.32% ROE.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solid ROE:<\/strong> An 11.32% ROE is a reasonable figure for a diversified pharmaceutical formulations manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Near debt free:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.01 gives FDC significant balance sheet flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FDC_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>FDC Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>FDC&#8217;s 19.23x P\/E is well below the 38.64x Industry P\/E despite an 11.32% ROE, making it look inexpensive relative to CORONA Remedies and other Healthcare peers covered in this series, though the stock is trading near its 52-week low. 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\/eureka-forbes-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Eureka Forbes 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 FDC and other Healthcare sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_FDC_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track FDC Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether FDC deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Healthcare sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for FDC to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Healthcare sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Healthcare 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>FDC earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 11.32% ROE and a P\/E of 19.23x against a 38.64x 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_FDC_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is FDC the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> FDC has a 11.32% ROE and trades at 19.23x P\/E against a 38.64x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 15.80% 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_FDC\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of FDC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> FDC was trading at Rs 344.55 on the NSE as of 25 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 312.95 to Rs 484.40.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_FDC_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does FDC belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> FDC is classified under the Healthcare sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_FDC_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does FDC compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> FDC&#8217;s P\/E of 19.23x is below the 57.32x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_FDCs_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is FDC&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> FDC reported a return on equity of 11.32%, which is below the 15.80% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_FDC_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in FDC based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> FDC&#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 FDC the best stock in its sector?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"FDC has a 11.32% ROE and trades at 19.23x P\/E against a 38.64x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 15.80% 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 FDC?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"FDC was trading at Rs 344.55 on the NSE as of 25 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 312.95 to Rs 484.40.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What sector does FDC belong to?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"FDC is classified under the Healthcare sector on Univest.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does FDC compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"FDC's P\/E of 19.23x is below the 57.32x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is FDC's return on equity?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"FDC reported a return on equity of 11.32%, which is below the 15.80% average of its named peers in this comparison.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Should I invest in FDC based on its sector position?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"FDC'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 FDC the best stock in its sector? 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