{"id":303523,"date":"2026-10-13T09:27:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T03:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=303523"},"modified":"2026-10-13T09:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T03:57:52","slug":"icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is ICICI Lombard General Insurance 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>ICICI Lombard General Insurance CMP Rs 1,674 (13 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 82,941 Cr. ROE 14.27%. P\/E 34.16x versus Industry P\/E 13.88x.<\/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;\">ICICI Lombard General Insurance is one of the names investors compare when screening the Insurance sector, built on a 14.27% return on equity and a P\/E of 34.16x against an Industry P\/E of 13.88x. Whether ICICI Lombard General Insurance 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 Insurance sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicigi\/icici-lombard-general-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Lombard General Insurance<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 1,674 as of 13 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 1,423.10 to Rs 2,064.90. ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd, headquartered in Mumbai, is one of India&#8217;s leading private general insurers, offering motor, health, property and other non-life insurance.<\/p>\n<p>ICICI Lombard General Insurance sits in the Insurance sector, and its 14.27% ROE and 34.16x 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=icicigi-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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is ICICI Lombard General Insurance the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is ICICI Lombard General Insurance 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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_Compares_Against_Its_Insurance_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How ICICI Lombard General Insurance Compares Against Its Insurance Sector Peers\">How ICICI Lombard General Insurance Compares Against Its Insurance 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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_Worth_Watching_in_Insurance\" title=\"What Makes ICICI Lombard General Insurance Worth Watching in Insurance\">What Makes ICICI Lombard General Insurance Worth Watching in Insurance<\/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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"ICICI Lombard General Insurance Valuation: Is It Justified?\">ICICI Lombard General Insurance 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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track ICICI Lombard General Insurance Before You Invest\">How to Track ICICI Lombard General Insurance 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\/icicigi-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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is ICICI Lombard General Insurance the best stock in its sector?\">Is ICICI Lombard General Insurance 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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance\" title=\"What is the current share price of ICICI Lombard General Insurance?\">What is the current share price of ICICI Lombard General Insurance?<\/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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does ICICI Lombard General Insurance belong to?\">What sector does ICICI Lombard General Insurance 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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does ICICI Lombard General Insurance compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does ICICI Lombard General Insurance 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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurances_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is ICICI Lombard General Insurance&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is ICICI Lombard General Insurance&#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\/icicigi-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in ICICI Lombard General Insurance based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in ICICI Lombard General Insurance based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>About ICICI Lombard General Insurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd, headquartered in Mumbai, is one of India&#8217;s leading private general insurers, offering motor, health, property and other non-life insurance. It earns premiums across motor, health and other general insurance lines. The stock trades about 19 percent below its 52-week high and about 18 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 82,941 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Insurance sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is ICICI Lombard General Insurance the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ICICI Lombard General Insurance makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on return on equity, combining a 14.27% ROE with a 34.16x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 13.88x Industry P\/E. ICICI Lombard&#8217;s 14.27% ROE is nearly three times the 4.95% peer average, and its 34.16x P\/E is below both New India Assurance and Star Health, though it is still more than double the 13.88x Industry P\/E.<\/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;\">ICICI Lombard General Insurance<\/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 1,674.00<\/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 2,064.90 \/ Rs 1,423.10<\/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 82,941 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;\">34.16x vs 13.88x<\/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;\">4.88<\/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;\">14.27%<\/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 48.59<\/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;\">0.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Debt to equity is not shown for insurers; balance sheet strength for an insurer is better assessed through the P\/B ratio shown above.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare ICICI Lombard General Insurance Against Other Insurance Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_Compares_Against_Its_Insurance_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How ICICI Lombard General Insurance Compares Against Its Insurance Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets ICICI Lombard General Insurance against 2 other Insurance sector names, using the same live data source for every company. A peer average row is included for P\/E, ROE, 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<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicigi\/icici-lombard-general-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Lombard General Insurance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">82,941<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">34.16<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">14.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/niacl\/the-new-india-assurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">New India Assurance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">30,776<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">39.65<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">4.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/starhealth\/star-health-and-allied-insurance-company-ltd-share-price-today\">Star Health and Allied Insurance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">33,075<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">39.18<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">5.82%<\/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>39.41<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>4.95%<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, ICICI Lombard General Insurance&#8217;s 14.27% ROE is above the 4.95% peer average, and its P\/E of 34.16x runs below the peer average of 39.41x. ICICI Lombard&#8217;s 14.27% ROE is nearly three times the 4.95% peer average, and its 34.16x P\/E is below both New India Assurance and Star Health, though it is still more than double the 13.88x Industry P\/E.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_Worth_Watching_in_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>What Makes ICICI Lombard General Insurance Worth Watching in Insurance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Higher returns:<\/strong> A 14.27% ROE is well above New India Assurance at 4.08% and Star Health at 5.82%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation:<\/strong> A 34.16x P\/E is below both insurers in the peer table but above the 13.88x Industry P\/E.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low payout:<\/strong> A dividend yield of 0.81% means returns depend mainly on price growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>ICICI Lombard General Insurance Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ICICI Lombard&#8217;s 14.27% ROE is nearly three times the 4.95% peer average, and its 34.16x P\/E is below both New India Assurance and Star Health, though it is still more than double the 13.88x Industry P\/E. 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\/bel-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Bharat Electronics 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 ICICI Lombard General Insurance and other Insurance sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track ICICI Lombard General Insurance Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether ICICI Lombard General Insurance deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Insurance sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for ICICI Lombard General Insurance to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Insurance sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Insurance 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>ICICI Lombard General Insurance earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 14.27% ROE and a P\/E of 34.16x against a 13.88x 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_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is ICICI Lombard General Insurance the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Lombard General Insurance has a 14.27% ROE and trades at 34.16x P\/E against a 13.88x Industry P\/E, and compares above the peer average ROE of 4.95% 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_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of ICICI Lombard General Insurance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Lombard General Insurance was trading at Rs 1,674.00 on the NSE as of 13 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 1,423.10 to Rs 2,064.90.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does ICICI Lombard General Insurance belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Lombard General Insurance is classified under the Insurance sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does ICICI Lombard General Insurance compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Lombard General Insurance&#8217;s P\/E of 34.16x is below the 39.41x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurances_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is ICICI Lombard General Insurance&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported a return on equity of 14.27%, which is above the 4.95% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_ICICI_Lombard_General_Insurance_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in ICICI Lombard General Insurance based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Lombard General Insurance&#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;: 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