{"id":273428,"date":"2026-09-28T10:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T04:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=273428"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T04:52:21","slug":"heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is HEG 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>HEG CMP Rs 239 (28 Sep 2026). Market cap Rs 4,711 Cr. ROE 7.17%. P\/E 13.12x versus Industry P\/E 47.65x.<\/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;\">HEG is one of the names investors compare when screening the Capital Goods sector, built on a 7.17% return on equity and a P\/E of 13.12x against an Industry P\/E of 47.65x. Whether HEG 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 Capital Goods sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hegam\/heg-advanced-materials-ltd-share-price-today\">HEG<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 239 as of 28 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 168.09 to Rs 273.00. HEG Ltd, now trading as HEG Advanced Materials, manufactures graphite electrodes for electric arc furnace steelmakers.<\/p>\n<p>HEG sits in the Capital Goods sector, and its 7.17% ROE and 13.12x 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=heg-advanced-materials-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 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_HEG_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is HEG the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is HEG 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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_HEG_Compares_Against_Its_Capital_Goods_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How HEG Compares Against Its Capital Goods Sector Peers\">How HEG Compares Against Its Capital Goods 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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_HEG_Worth_Watching_in_Capital_Goods\" title=\"What Makes HEG Worth Watching in Capital Goods\">What Makes HEG Worth Watching in Capital Goods<\/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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#HEG_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"HEG Valuation: Is It Justified?\">HEG 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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_HEG_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track HEG Before You Invest\">How to Track HEG 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\/heg-advanced-materials-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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_HEG_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is HEG the best stock in its sector?\">Is HEG 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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_HEG\" title=\"What is the current share price of HEG?\">What is the current share price of HEG?<\/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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_HEG_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does HEG belong to?\">What sector does HEG 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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_HEG_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does HEG compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does HEG 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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_HEGs_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is HEG&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is HEG&#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\/heg-advanced-materials-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_HEG_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in HEG based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in HEG based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_HEG\"><\/span><strong>About HEG<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HEG Ltd, now trading as HEG Advanced Materials, manufactures graphite electrodes for electric arc furnace steelmakers. The stock is trading in the upper half of its 52-week range. At a market capitalisation of Rs 4,711 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Capital Goods sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_HEG_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is HEG the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HEG makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 7.17% ROE with a 13.12x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 47.65x Industry P\/E. HEG&#8217;s 13.12x P\/E is far below the 47.65x Industry P\/E, but its 7.17% ROE is modest and graphite electrode prices are cyclical, so the low multiple reflects thin current 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;\">HEG<\/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 238.75<\/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 273.00 \/ Rs 168.09<\/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 4,711 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;\">13.12x vs 47.65x<\/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;\">0.99<\/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;\">7.17%<\/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 18.60<\/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;\">1.39%<\/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;\">0.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare HEG Against Other Capital Goods Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_HEG_Compares_Against_Its_Capital_Goods_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How HEG Compares Against Its Capital Goods Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets HEG against 2 other Capital Goods 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\/hegam\/heg-advanced-materials-ltd-share-price-today\">HEG<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">4,711<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">13.12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">7.17%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/elecon\/elecon-engineering-company-ltd-share-price-today\">Elecon Engineering Company<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">10,309<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">43.67<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">14.79%<\/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;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/diffnkg\/diffusion-engineers-ltd-share-price-today\">Diffusion Engineers<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1,645<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">29.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">12.42%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.07<\/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>36.83<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>13.61%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.10<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, HEG&#8217;s 7.17% ROE is below the 13.61% peer average, and its P\/E of 13.12x runs below the peer average of 36.83x. HEG&#8217;s 13.12x P\/E is far below the 47.65x Industry P\/E, but its 7.17% ROE is modest and graphite electrode prices are cyclical, so the low multiple reflects thin current returns.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_HEG_Worth_Watching_in_Capital_Goods\"><\/span><strong>What Makes HEG Worth Watching in Capital Goods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Well below Industry P\/E and near book value:<\/strong> A 13.12x P\/E against a 47.65x Industry P\/E, alongside a P\/B of 0.99, means the stock trades at about its own book value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low leverage:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.17 is comfortable for a capital intensive business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dividend yield:<\/strong> A 1.39% dividend yield adds a modest income component.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HEG_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>HEG Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HEG&#8217;s 13.12x P\/E is far below the 47.65x Industry P\/E, but its 7.17% ROE is modest and graphite electrode prices are cyclical, so the low multiple reflects thin current 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 HEG and other Capital Goods sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_HEG_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track HEG Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether HEG deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Capital Goods sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for HEG to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Capital Goods sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Capital Goods 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>HEG earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 7.17% ROE and a P\/E of 13.12x against a 47.65x 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_HEG_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is HEG the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HEG has a 7.17% ROE and trades at 13.12x P\/E against a 47.65x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 13.61% 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_HEG\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of HEG?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HEG was trading at Rs 238.75 on the NSE as of 28 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 168.09 to Rs 273.00.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_HEG_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does HEG belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HEG is classified under the Capital Goods sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_HEG_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does HEG compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HEG&#8217;s P\/E of 13.12x is below the 36.83x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_HEGs_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is HEG&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HEG reported a return on equity of 7.17%, which is below the 13.61% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_HEG_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in HEG based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HEG&#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 HEG the best stock in its sector?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"HEG has a 7.17% ROE and trades at 13.12x P\/E against a 47.65x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 13.61% 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 HEG?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"HEG was trading at Rs 238.75 on the NSE as of 28 September 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 168.09 to Rs 273.00.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What sector does HEG belong to?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"HEG is classified under the Capital Goods sector on Univest.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does HEG compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"HEG's P\/E of 13.12x is below the 36.83x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is HEG's return on equity?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"HEG reported a return on equity of 7.17%, which is below the 13.61% average of its named peers in this comparison.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Should I invest in HEG based on its sector position?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"HEG'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 HEG the best stock in its sector? 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