{"id":303253,"date":"2026-10-13T08:56:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T03:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=303253"},"modified":"2026-10-13T08:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T03:26:35","slug":"bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Bajaj Finserv 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>Bajaj Finserv CMP Rs 1,718 (12 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 2,78,326 Cr. ROE 12.58%. P\/E 13.49x versus Industry P\/E 17.58x.<\/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;\">Bajaj Finserv is one of the names investors compare when screening the Finance sector, built on a 12.58% return on equity and a P\/E of 13.49x against an Industry P\/E of 17.58x. Whether Bajaj Finserv 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 Finance sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajajfinsv\/bajaj-finserv-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finserv<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 1,718 as of 12 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 1,597.00 to Rs 2,195.00. Bajaj Finserv Ltd, headquartered in Pune, is the financial services holding company of the Bajaj group, with interests in lending through Bajaj Finance and in general and life insurance.<\/p>\n<p>Bajaj Finserv sits in the Finance sector, and its 12.58% ROE and 13.49x 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=bajajfinsv-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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Bajaj_Finserv_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Bajaj Finserv the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Bajaj_Finserv_Compares_Against_Its_Finance_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Bajaj Finserv Compares Against Its Finance Sector Peers\">How Bajaj Finserv Compares Against Its Finance 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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Bajaj_Finserv_Worth_Watching_in_Finance\" title=\"What Makes Bajaj Finserv Worth Watching in Finance\">What Makes Bajaj Finserv Worth Watching in Finance<\/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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Bajaj_Finserv_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Bajaj Finserv Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Bajaj_Finserv_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Bajaj Finserv Before You Invest\">How to Track Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajajfinsv-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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Bajaj_Finserv_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Bajaj Finserv the best stock in its sector?\">Is Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Bajaj_Finserv\" title=\"What is the current share price of Bajaj Finserv?\">What is the current share price of Bajaj Finserv?<\/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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Bajaj_Finserv_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Bajaj Finserv belong to?\">What sector does Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Bajaj_Finserv_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Bajaj Finserv compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Bajaj Finserv 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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Bajaj_Finservs_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Bajaj Finserv&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Bajaj Finserv&#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\/bajajfinsv-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Bajaj_Finserv_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Bajaj Finserv based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Bajaj Finserv based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Bajaj_Finserv\"><\/span><strong>About Bajaj Finserv<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bajaj Finserv Ltd, headquartered in Pune, is the financial services holding company of the Bajaj group, with interests in lending through Bajaj Finance and in general and life insurance. Its businesses span lending and insurance under one listed holding company. The stock trades about 22 percent below its 52-week high and about 8 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 2,78,326 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Finance sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Bajaj_Finserv_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Bajaj Finserv the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bajaj Finserv makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 12.58% ROE with a 13.49x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 17.58x Industry P\/E. Bajaj Finserv&#8217;s 13.49x P\/E is below the 17.58x Industry P\/E and comes with a 12.58% ROE, while a debt to equity ratio of 5.52 reflects the borrowing used in its lending businesses.<\/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;\">Bajaj Finserv<\/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 1,717.90<\/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 2,195.00 \/ Rs 1,597.00<\/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 2,78,326 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;\">13.49x vs 17.58x<\/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;\">3.57<\/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;\">12.58%<\/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 128.82<\/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;\">0.09%<\/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;\">5.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Bajaj Finserv Against Other Finance Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Bajaj_Finserv_Compares_Against_Its_Finance_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Bajaj Finserv Compares Against Its Finance Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Bajaj Finserv against 2 other Finance 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\/bajajfinsv\/bajaj-finserv-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finserv<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">2,78,326<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">13.49<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">12.58%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">5.52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/bajfinance\/bajaj-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Bajaj Finance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">5,96,540<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">28.89<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">16.68%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">3.82<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/shriramfin\/shriram-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Shriram Finance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">2,21,425<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">19.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">15.21%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">3.80<\/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>24.23<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>15.95%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>3.81<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Bajaj Finserv&#8217;s 12.58% ROE is below the 15.95% peer average, and its P\/E of 13.49x runs below the peer average of 24.23x. Bajaj Finserv&#8217;s 13.49x P\/E is below the 17.58x Industry P\/E and comes with a 12.58% ROE, while a debt to equity ratio of 5.52 reflects the borrowing used in its lending businesses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Bajaj_Finserv_Worth_Watching_in_Finance\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Bajaj Finserv Worth Watching in Finance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Valuation discount:<\/strong> A 13.49x P\/E against a 17.58x Industry P\/E sits below the sector benchmark.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moderate returns:<\/strong> A 12.58% ROE is lower than Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance in the peer table.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low payout:<\/strong> A dividend yield of 0.09% means returns depend mainly on price growth rather than income.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bajaj_Finserv_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Bajaj Finserv Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bajaj Finserv&#8217;s 13.49x P\/E is below the 17.58x Industry P\/E and comes with a 12.58% ROE, while a debt to equity ratio of 5.52 reflects the borrowing used in its lending businesses. 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\/lupin-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Lupin 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 Bajaj Finserv and other Finance sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Bajaj_Finserv_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Bajaj Finserv Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Bajaj Finserv deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Finance sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Bajaj Finserv to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Finance sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Finance 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>Bajaj Finserv earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 12.58% ROE and a P\/E of 13.49x against a 17.58x 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_Bajaj_Finserv_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Bajaj Finserv the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bajaj Finserv has a 12.58% ROE and trades at 13.49x P\/E against a 17.58x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 15.95% 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_Bajaj_Finserv\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Bajaj Finserv?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bajaj Finserv was trading at Rs 1,717.90 on the NSE as of 12 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 1,597.00 to Rs 2,195.00.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Bajaj_Finserv_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Bajaj Finserv belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bajaj Finserv is classified under the Finance sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Bajaj_Finserv_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Bajaj Finserv compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bajaj Finserv&#8217;s P\/E of 13.49x is below the 24.23x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Bajaj_Finservs_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Bajaj Finserv&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bajaj Finserv reported a return on equity of 12.58%, which is below the 15.95% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Bajaj_Finserv_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Bajaj Finserv based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bajaj Finserv&#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;, &#8220;name&#8221;: &#8220;Is Bajaj Finserv the best stock in its sector?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Bajaj Finserv has a 12.58% ROE and trades at 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