{"id":273351,"date":"2026-09-28T10:17:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T04:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=273351"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T04:47:35","slug":"gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation 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>Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation CMP Rs 529 (28 Sep 2026). Market cap Rs 17,108 Cr. ROE 7.95%. P\/E 17.89x versus Industry P\/E 10.39x.<\/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;\">Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation is one of the names investors compare when screening the Mining sector, built on a 7.95% return on equity and a P\/E of 17.89x against an Industry P\/E of 10.39x. Whether Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation 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 Mining sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/gmdcltd\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 529 as of 28 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 466.40 to Rs 771.90. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd is a Gujarat government enterprise that mines lignite, bauxite, fluorspar and other minerals and generates power from lignite.<\/p>\n<p>Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation sits in the Mining sector, and its 7.95% ROE and 17.89x 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=gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-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\" 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Corporation\">About Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation<\/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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation 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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_Compares_Against_Its_Mining_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Compares Against Its Mining Sector Peers\">How Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Compares Against Its Mining 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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_Worth_Watching_in_Mining\" title=\"What Makes Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Worth Watching in Mining\">What Makes Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Worth Watching in Mining<\/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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation 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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Before You Invest\">How to Track Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation 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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation the best stock in its sector?\">Is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation 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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation\" title=\"What is the current share price of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation?\">What is the current share price of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation?<\/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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation belong to?\">What sector does Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation 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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation 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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporations_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#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\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation\"><\/span><strong>About Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd is a Gujarat government enterprise that mines lignite, bauxite, fluorspar and other minerals and generates power from lignite. As a state government enterprise it is majority owned by the Government of Gujarat, and the stock is trading closer to its 52-week low than its high. At a market capitalisation of Rs 17,108 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Mining sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 7.95% ROE with a 17.89x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 10.39x Industry P\/E. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#8217;s 17.89x P\/E is above the 10.39x Industry P\/E, and its 7.95% ROE is well below NMDC&#8217;s and Coal India&#8217;s in this comparison, so the premium is not backed by better returns.<\/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;\">Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation<\/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 529.25<\/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 771.90 \/ Rs 466.40<\/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 17,108 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;\">17.89x vs 10.39x<\/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;\">2.42<\/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;\">7.95%<\/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 30.07<\/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;\">1.77%<\/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;\">0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Against Other Mining Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_Compares_Against_Its_Mining_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Compares Against Its Mining Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation against 2 other Mining 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\/gmdcltd\/gujarat-mineral-development-corporation-ltd-share-price-today\">Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">17,108<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">17.89<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">7.95%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nmdc\/nmdc-ltd-share-price-today\">NMDC<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">70,335<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">9.43<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">21.87%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coalindia\/coal-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Coal India<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">2,62,101<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">8.41<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">26.11%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.12<\/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>8.92<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>23.99%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.15<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#8217;s 7.95% ROE is below the 23.99% peer average, and its P\/E of 17.89x runs above the peer average of 8.92x. Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#8217;s 17.89x P\/E is above the 10.39x Industry P\/E, and its 7.95% ROE is well below NMDC&#8217;s and Coal India&#8217;s in this comparison, so the premium is not backed by better returns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_Worth_Watching_in_Mining\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Worth Watching in Mining<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Near debt free:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.04 gives Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation very little balance sheet strain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversified mineral portfolio:<\/strong> Mining lignite, bauxite, fluorspar and other minerals, alongside lignite-based power generation, spreads earnings across several commodity cycles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steady dividend yield:<\/strong> A 1.77% dividend yield adds a modest income component for shareholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#8217;s 17.89x P\/E is above the 10.39x Industry P\/E, and its 7.95% ROE is well below NMDC&#8217;s and Coal India&#8217;s in this comparison, so the premium is not backed by better returns. 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\/godrej-agrovet-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Godrej Agrovet 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 Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation and other Mining sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Mining sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Mining sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Mining 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>Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 7.95% ROE and a P\/E of 17.89x against a 10.39x 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_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation has a 7.95% ROE and trades at 17.89x P\/E against a 10.39x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 23.99% 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_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation was trading at Rs 529.25 on the NSE as of 28 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 466.40 to Rs 771.90.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation is classified under the Mining sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#8217;s P\/E of 17.89x is above the 8.92x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporations_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation reported a return on equity of 7.95%, which is below the 23.99% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Gujarat_Mineral_Development_Corporation_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation&#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 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