{"id":297532,"date":"2026-10-09T11:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T05:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=297532"},"modified":"2026-10-09T11:03:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T05:33:13","slug":"andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is The Andhra Sugars 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>The Andhra Sugars CMP Rs 88.98 (09 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 1,211 Cr. ROE 6.01%. P\/E 11.08x versus Industry P\/E 36.60x.<\/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;\">The Andhra Sugars is one of the names investors compare when screening the Sugar sector, built on a 6.01% return on equity and a P\/E of 11.08x against an Industry P\/E of 36.60x. Whether The Andhra Sugars 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 Sugar sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/andhrsugar\/the-andhra-sugars-ltd-share-price-today\">The Andhra Sugars<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 88.98 as of 09 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 66.50 to Rs 107.23. The Andhra Sugars Ltd, founded in 1947, makes sugar, industrial alcohol, chlor-alkali products, sulphuric acid and aspirin.<\/p>\n<p>The Andhra Sugars sits in the Sugar sector, and its 6.01% ROE and 11.08x 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=andhrsugar-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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_The_Andhra_Sugars_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is The Andhra Sugars the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is The Andhra Sugars 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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_The_Andhra_Sugars_Compares_Against_Its_Sugar_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How The Andhra Sugars Compares Against Its Sugar Sector Peers\">How The Andhra Sugars Compares Against Its Sugar 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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_The_Andhra_Sugars_Worth_Watching_in_Sugar\" title=\"What Makes The Andhra Sugars Worth Watching in Sugar\">What Makes The Andhra Sugars Worth Watching in Sugar<\/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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#The_Andhra_Sugars_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"The Andhra Sugars Valuation: Is It Justified?\">The Andhra Sugars 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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_The_Andhra_Sugars_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track The Andhra Sugars Before You Invest\">How to Track The Andhra Sugars 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\/andhrsugar-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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_The_Andhra_Sugars_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is The Andhra Sugars the best stock in its sector?\">Is The Andhra Sugars 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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_The_Andhra_Sugars\" title=\"What is the current share price of The Andhra Sugars?\">What is the current share price of The Andhra Sugars?<\/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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_The_Andhra_Sugars_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does The Andhra Sugars belong to?\">What sector does The Andhra Sugars 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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_The_Andhra_Sugars_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does The Andhra Sugars compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does The Andhra Sugars 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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_The_Andhra_Sugarss_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is The Andhra Sugars&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is The Andhra Sugars&#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\/andhrsugar-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_The_Andhra_Sugars_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in The Andhra Sugars based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in The Andhra Sugars based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_The_Andhra_Sugars\"><\/span><strong>About The Andhra Sugars<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Andhra Sugars Ltd, founded in 1947, makes sugar, industrial alcohol, chlor-alkali products, sulphuric acid and aspirin. Chlor-alkali contributed about 37% of FY24 revenue. The stock trades about 17 percent below its 52-week high and about 34 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 1,211 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Sugar sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_The_Andhra_Sugars_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is The Andhra Sugars the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Andhra Sugars makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 6.01% ROE with a 11.08x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 36.60x Industry P\/E. The Andhra Sugars&#8217; 11.08x P\/E is far below the 36.60x Industry P\/E and it trades at a 0.72 P\/B with almost no debt, but a 6.01% ROE is modest and a large part of the business follows sugar and chemical cycles.<\/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;\">The Andhra Sugars<\/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 88.98<\/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 107.23 \/ Rs 66.50<\/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 1,211 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;\">11.08x vs 36.60x<\/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;\">0.72<\/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;\">6.01%<\/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 8.06<\/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;\">1.34%<\/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;\">0.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare The Andhra Sugars Against Other Sugar Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_The_Andhra_Sugars_Compares_Against_Its_Sugar_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How The Andhra Sugars Compares Against Its Sugar Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets The Andhra Sugars against 2 other Sugar 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\/andhrsugar\/the-andhra-sugars-ltd-share-price-today\">The Andhra Sugars<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1,211<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">11.08<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">6.01%<\/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;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/balramchin\/balrampur-chini-mills-ltd-share-price-today\">Balrampur Chini Mills<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">14,590<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">39.31<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">9.15%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/dalmiasug\/dalmia-bharat-sugar-and-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">3,473<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">17.08<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">7.30%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.56<\/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>28.20<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>8.22%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.67<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, The Andhra Sugars&#8217;s 6.01% ROE is below the 8.22% peer average, and its P\/E of 11.08x runs below the peer average of 28.20x. The Andhra Sugars&#8217; 11.08x P\/E is far below the 36.60x Industry P\/E and it trades at a 0.72 P\/B with almost no debt, but a 6.01% ROE is modest and a large part of the business follows sugar and chemical cycles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_The_Andhra_Sugars_Worth_Watching_in_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>What Makes The Andhra Sugars Worth Watching in Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Debt free and below book:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.00 and a 0.72 P\/B give the balance sheet a conservative look.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversified revenue:<\/strong> Chlor-alkali, alcohol, sulphuric acid and aspirin sit alongside sugar, so earnings are not tied to one product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dividend yield:<\/strong> A 1.34% dividend yield adds a modest income component.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Andhra_Sugars_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>The Andhra Sugars Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Andhra Sugars&#8217; 11.08x P\/E is far below the 36.60x Industry P\/E and it trades at a 0.72 P\/B with almost no debt, but a 6.01% ROE is modest and a large part of the business follows sugar and chemical cycles. 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\/tciexp-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is TCI Express 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 The Andhra Sugars and other Sugar sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_The_Andhra_Sugars_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track The Andhra Sugars Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether The Andhra Sugars deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Sugar sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for The Andhra Sugars to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Sugar sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Sugar 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>The Andhra Sugars is worth researching mainly on valuation, with a P\/E of 11.08x against a 36.60x Industry P\/E, but a 6.01% ROE is modest, so the case for calling it the best stock in its sector rests on more than current returns. 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_The_Andhra_Sugars_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is The Andhra Sugars the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Andhra Sugars has a 6.01% ROE and trades at 11.08x P\/E against a 36.60x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 8.22% 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_The_Andhra_Sugars\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of The Andhra Sugars?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Andhra Sugars was trading at Rs 88.98 on the NSE as of 09 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 66.50 to Rs 107.23.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_The_Andhra_Sugars_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does The Andhra Sugars belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Andhra Sugars is classified under the Sugar sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_The_Andhra_Sugars_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does The Andhra Sugars compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Andhra Sugars&#8217;s P\/E of 11.08x is below the 28.20x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_The_Andhra_Sugarss_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is The Andhra Sugars&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Andhra Sugars reported a return on equity 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