{"id":305424,"date":"2026-10-13T14:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=305424"},"modified":"2026-10-13T14:06:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:36:07","slug":"kei-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is KEI Industries 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>KEI Industries CMP Rs 4,532 (13 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 44,461 Cr. ROE 13.78%. P\/E 44.60x versus Industry P\/E 50.22x.<\/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;\">KEI Industries is one of the names investors compare when screening the Electricals sector, built on a 13.78% return on equity and a P\/E of 44.60x against an Industry P\/E of 50.22x. Whether KEI Industries 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 Electricals sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/kei\/kei-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">KEI Industries<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 4,532 as of 13 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 3,728.70 to Rs 5,899.00. KEI Industries Ltd, headquartered in New Delhi, makes and sells power cables, wires and house wires, along with engineering contracting for extra high voltage cables.<\/p>\n<p>KEI Industries sits in the Electricals sector, and its 13.78% ROE and 44.60x 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=kei-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 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_KEI_Industries_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is KEI Industries the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is KEI Industries 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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_KEI_Industries_Compares_Against_Its_Electricals_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How KEI Industries Compares Against Its Electricals Sector Peers\">How KEI Industries Compares Against Its Electricals 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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_KEI_Industries_Worth_Watching_in_Electricals\" title=\"What Makes KEI Industries Worth Watching in Electricals\">What Makes KEI Industries Worth Watching in Electricals<\/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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#KEI_Industries_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"KEI Industries Valuation: Is It Justified?\">KEI Industries 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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_KEI_Industries_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track KEI Industries Before You Invest\">How to Track KEI Industries 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\/kei-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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_KEI_Industries_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is KEI Industries the best stock in its sector?\">Is KEI Industries 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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_KEI_Industries\" title=\"What is the current share price of KEI Industries?\">What is the current share price of KEI Industries?<\/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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_KEI_Industries_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does KEI Industries belong to?\">What sector does KEI Industries 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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_KEI_Industries_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does KEI Industries compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does KEI Industries 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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_KEI_Industriess_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is KEI Industries&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is KEI Industries&#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\/kei-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_KEI_Industries_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in KEI Industries based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in KEI Industries based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_KEI_Industries\"><\/span><strong>About KEI Industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>KEI Industries Ltd, headquartered in New Delhi, makes and sells power cables, wires and house wires, along with engineering contracting for extra high voltage cables. Cables and wires for power, infrastructure and housing are its core business. The stock trades about 23 percent below its 52-week high and about 22 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 44,461 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Electricals sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_KEI_Industries_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is KEI Industries the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>KEI Industries&#8217; case rests on a below-benchmark P\/E rather than on leading returns, with a 13.78% ROE. KEI Industries&#8217; 44.60x P\/E is below the 50.22x Industry P\/E, but it is above both Polycab India and Finolex Cables, and its 13.78% ROE is lower than Polycab at 22.25%.<\/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;\">KEI Industries<\/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 4,531.50<\/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 5,899.00 \/ Rs 3,728.70<\/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 44,461 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;\">44.60x vs 50.22x<\/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;\">6.67<\/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;\">13.78%<\/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 104.27<\/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;\">0.10%<\/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;\">0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare KEI Industries Against Other Electricals Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_KEI_Industries_Compares_Against_Its_Electricals_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How KEI Industries Compares Against Its Electricals Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets KEI Industries against 2 other Electricals 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\/kei\/kei-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">KEI Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">44,461<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">44.60<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">13.78%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/polycab\/polycab-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Polycab India<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1,26,796<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">43.64<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">22.25%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/fincables\/finolex-cables-ltd-share-price-today\">Finolex Cables<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">22,001<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">27.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">11.73%<\/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;\"><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>35.57<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>16.99%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.01<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, KEI Industries&#8217;s 13.78% ROE is below the 16.99% peer average, and its P\/E of 44.60x runs above the peer average of 35.57x. KEI Industries&#8217; 44.60x P\/E is below the 50.22x Industry P\/E, but it is above both Polycab India and Finolex Cables, and its 13.78% ROE is lower than Polycab at 22.25%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_KEI_Industries_Worth_Watching_in_Electricals\"><\/span><strong>What Makes KEI Industries Worth Watching in Electricals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Benchmark discount:<\/strong> A 44.60x P\/E sits below the 50.22x Industry P\/E.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Returns:<\/strong> A 13.78% ROE is lower than Polycab India at 22.25% but higher than Finolex Cables at 11.73%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low payout:<\/strong> A dividend yield of 0.10% means returns depend almost entirely on price growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KEI_Industries_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>KEI Industries Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>KEI Industries&#8217; 44.60x P\/E is below the 50.22x Industry P\/E, but it is above both Polycab India and Finolex Cables, and its 13.78% ROE is lower than Polycab at 22.25%. 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\/sunpharma-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Sun Pharma 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 KEI Industries and other Electricals sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_KEI_Industries_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track KEI Industries Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether KEI Industries deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Electricals sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for KEI Industries to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Electricals sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Electricals 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>KEI Industries earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 13.78% ROE and a P\/E of 44.60x against a 50.22x 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_KEI_Industries_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is KEI Industries the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> KEI Industries has a 13.78% ROE and trades at 44.60x P\/E against a 50.22x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 16.99% 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_KEI_Industries\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of KEI Industries?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> KEI Industries was trading at Rs 4,531.50 on the NSE as of 13 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 3,728.70 to Rs 5,899.00.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_KEI_Industries_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does KEI Industries belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> KEI Industries is classified under the Electricals sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_KEI_Industries_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does KEI Industries compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> KEI Industries&#8217;s P\/E of 44.60x is above the 35.57x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_KEI_Industriess_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is KEI Industries&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> KEI Industries reported a return on equity of 13.78%, which is below the 16.99% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_KEI_Industries_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in KEI Industries based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> KEI Industries&#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 KEI Industries the best stock in its sector?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;KEI Industries has a 13.78% ROE 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