{"id":301427,"date":"2026-10-12T11:27:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T05:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=301427"},"modified":"2026-10-12T11:27:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T05:57:51","slug":"nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is National Aluminium Company 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>National Aluminium Company CMP Rs 317 (12 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 57,881 Cr. ROE 26.83%. P\/E 8.57x versus Industry P\/E 12.41x.<\/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;\">National Aluminium Company is one of the names investors compare when screening the Non-Ferrous Metals sector, built on a 26.83% return on equity and a P\/E of 8.57x against an Industry P\/E of 12.41x. Whether National Aluminium Company 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 Non-Ferrous Metals sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nationalum\/national-aluminium-company-ltd-share-price-today\">National Aluminium Company<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 317 as of 12 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 221.37 to Rs 445.15. National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) is a government-owned, integrated producer of alumina and aluminium, with a bauxite mine, alumina refinery, smelter and captive power plants in Odisha.<\/p>\n<p>National Aluminium Company sits in the Non-Ferrous Metals sector, and its 26.83% ROE and 8.57x 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=nationalum-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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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_National_Aluminium_Company_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is National Aluminium Company the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is National Aluminium Company 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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_National_Aluminium_Company_Compares_Against_Its_Non-Ferrous_Metals_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How National Aluminium Company Compares Against Its Non-Ferrous Metals Sector Peers\">How National Aluminium Company Compares Against Its Non-Ferrous Metals 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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_National_Aluminium_Company_Worth_Watching_in_Non-Ferrous_Metals\" title=\"What Makes National Aluminium Company Worth Watching in Non-Ferrous Metals\">What Makes National Aluminium Company Worth Watching in Non-Ferrous Metals<\/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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#National_Aluminium_Company_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"National Aluminium Company Valuation: Is It Justified?\">National Aluminium Company 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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_National_Aluminium_Company_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track National Aluminium Company Before You Invest\">How to Track National Aluminium Company 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\/nationalum-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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_National_Aluminium_Company_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is National Aluminium Company the best stock in its sector?\">Is National Aluminium Company 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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_National_Aluminium_Company\" title=\"What is the current share price of National Aluminium Company?\">What is the current share price of National Aluminium Company?<\/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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_National_Aluminium_Company_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does National Aluminium Company belong to?\">What sector does National Aluminium Company 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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_National_Aluminium_Company_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does National Aluminium Company compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does National Aluminium Company 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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_National_Aluminium_Companys_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is National Aluminium Company&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is National Aluminium Company&#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\/nationalum-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_National_Aluminium_Company_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in National Aluminium Company based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in National Aluminium Company based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_National_Aluminium_Company\"><\/span><strong>About National Aluminium Company<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) is a government-owned, integrated producer of alumina and aluminium, with a bauxite mine, alumina refinery, smelter and captive power plants in Odisha. Its integrated structure from bauxite to metal and its exports of alumina are central to how it earns. The stock trades about 29 percent below its 52-week high and about 43 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 57,881 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Non-Ferrous Metals sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_National_Aluminium_Company_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is National Aluminium Company the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>National Aluminium Company makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 26.83% ROE with a 8.57x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 12.41x Industry P\/E. NALCO&#8217;s 8.57x P\/E sits well below the 12.41x Industry P\/E despite a 26.83% ROE, a 3.65% dividend yield and a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, though earnings depend heavily on aluminium and alumina prices.<\/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;\">National Aluminium Company<\/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 317.25<\/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 445.15 \/ Rs 221.37<\/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 57,881 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;\">8.57x vs 12.41x<\/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;\">2.68<\/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;\">26.83%<\/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 36.76<\/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;\">3.65%<\/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 National Aluminium Company Against Other Non-Ferrous Metals Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_National_Aluminium_Company_Compares_Against_Its_Non-Ferrous_Metals_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How National Aluminium Company Compares Against Its Non-Ferrous Metals Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets National Aluminium Company against 2 other Non-Ferrous Metals 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\/nationalum\/national-aluminium-company-ltd-share-price-today\">National Aluminium Company<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">57,881<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">8.57<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">26.83%<\/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\/hindalco\/hindalco-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindalco Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">2,02,071<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">12.32<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">12.83%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/vedl\/vedanta-ltd-share-price-today\">Vedanta<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1,03,039<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">3.61<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">9.55%<\/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>7.96<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>11.19%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.65<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, National Aluminium Company&#8217;s 26.83% ROE is above the 11.19% peer average, and its P\/E of 8.57x runs above the peer average of 7.96x. NALCO&#8217;s 8.57x P\/E sits well below the 12.41x Industry P\/E despite a 26.83% ROE, a 3.65% dividend yield and a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, though earnings depend heavily on aluminium and alumina prices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_National_Aluminium_Company_Worth_Watching_in_Non-Ferrous_Metals\"><\/span><strong>What Makes National Aluminium Company Worth Watching in Non-Ferrous Metals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Debt free:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.00 removes interest burden from the equation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong returns:<\/strong> A 26.83% ROE is high for a commodity producer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dividend income:<\/strong> A 3.65% dividend yield adds income on top of any price move.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Aluminium_Company_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>National Aluminium Company Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NALCO&#8217;s 8.57x P\/E sits well below the 12.41x Industry P\/E despite a 26.83% ROE, a 3.65% dividend yield and a debt to equity ratio of 0.00, though earnings depend heavily on aluminium and alumina prices. 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\/vipclothng-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is VIP Clothing 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 National Aluminium Company and other Non-Ferrous Metals sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_National_Aluminium_Company_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track National Aluminium Company Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether National Aluminium Company deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Non-Ferrous Metals sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for National Aluminium Company to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Non-Ferrous Metals sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Non-Ferrous Metals 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>National Aluminium Company earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 26.83% ROE and a P\/E of 8.57x against a 12.41x 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_National_Aluminium_Company_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is National Aluminium Company the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> National Aluminium Company has a 26.83% ROE and trades at 8.57x P\/E against a 12.41x Industry P\/E, and compares above the peer average ROE of 11.19% 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_National_Aluminium_Company\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of National Aluminium Company?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> National Aluminium Company was trading at Rs 317.25 on the NSE as of 12 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 221.37 to Rs 445.15.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_National_Aluminium_Company_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does National Aluminium Company belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> National Aluminium Company is classified under the Non-Ferrous Metals sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_National_Aluminium_Company_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does National Aluminium Company compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> National Aluminium Company&#8217;s P\/E of 8.57x is above the 7.96x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_National_Aluminium_Companys_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is National Aluminium Company&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> National Aluminium Company reported a return on equity of 26.83%, which is above the 11.19% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_National_Aluminium_Company_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in National Aluminium Company based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> National Aluminium Company&#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<p>{&#8220;@context&#8221;: &#8220;https:\/\/schema.org&#8221;, &#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;FAQPage&#8221;, &#8220;mainEntity&#8221;: [{&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Question&#8221;, 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