{"id":307500,"date":"2026-10-14T12:18:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=307500"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:18:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:48:23","slug":"starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Star Cement 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>Star Cement CMP Rs 169 (14 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 6,806 Cr. ROE 12.33%. P\/E 18.59x versus Industry P\/E 29.08x.<\/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;\">Star Cement is one of the names investors compare when screening the Construction Materials sector, built on a 12.33% return on equity and a P\/E of 18.59x against an Industry P\/E of 29.08x. Whether Star Cement 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 Construction Materials sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/starcement\/star-cement-ltd-share-price-today\">Star Cement<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 169 as of 14 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 165.00 to Rs 273.00. Star Cement Ltd is a cement manufacturer with plants in Meghalaya and Assam and a focus on markets in North East India and nearby eastern regions.<\/p>\n<p>Star Cement sits in the Construction Materials sector, and its 12.33% ROE and 18.59x 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=starcement-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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Star_Cement_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Star Cement the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Star Cement 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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Star_Cement_Compares_Against_Its_Construction_Materials_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Star Cement Compares Against Its Construction Materials Sector Peers\">How Star Cement Compares Against Its Construction Materials 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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Star_Cement_Worth_Watching_in_Construction_Materials\" title=\"What Makes Star Cement Worth Watching in Construction Materials\">What Makes Star Cement Worth Watching in Construction Materials<\/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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Star_Cement_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Star Cement Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Star Cement 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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Star_Cement_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Star Cement Before You Invest\">How to Track Star Cement 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\/starcement-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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Star_Cement_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Star Cement the best stock in its sector?\">Is Star Cement 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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Star_Cement\" title=\"What is the current share price of Star Cement?\">What is the current share price of Star Cement?<\/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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Star_Cement_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Star Cement belong to?\">What sector does Star Cement 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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Star_Cement_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Star Cement compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Star Cement 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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Star_Cements_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Star Cement&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Star Cement&#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\/starcement-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Star_Cement_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Star Cement based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Star Cement based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Star_Cement\"><\/span><strong>About Star Cement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Star Cement Ltd is a cement manufacturer with plants in Meghalaya and Assam and a focus on markets in North East India and nearby eastern regions. It sells cement mainly in the North East, where it is one of the larger regional producers. The stock trades about 38 percent below its 52-week high and about 3 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 6,806 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Construction Materials sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Star_Cement_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Star Cement the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Star Cement makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 12.33% ROE with an 18.59x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 29.08x Industry P\/E. Star Cement&#8217;s 18.59x P\/E is below the 29.08x Industry P\/E and well below JK Cement at 40.18x, though above JK Lakshmi Cement at 15.97x, while its 12.33% ROE sits between JK Lakshmi Cement at 10.60% and JK Cement at 14.10%.<\/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;\">Star Cement<\/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 169.18<\/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 273.00 \/ Rs 165.00<\/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 6,806 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;\">18.59x vs 29.08x<\/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;\">2.13<\/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;\">12.33%<\/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 9.06<\/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;\">1.19%<\/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;\">0.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Star Cement Against Other Construction Materials Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Star_Cement_Compares_Against_Its_Construction_Materials_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Star Cement Compares Against Its Construction Materials Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Star Cement against 2 other Construction Materials 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\/starcement\/star-cement-ltd-share-price-today\">Star Cement<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">6,806<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">18.59<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">12.33%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jkcement\/jk-cement-ltd-share-price-today\">JK Cement<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">37,702<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">40.18<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">14.10%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/jklakshmi\/jk-lakshmi-cement-ltd-share-price-today\">JK Lakshmi Cement<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">5,922<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">15.97<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">10.60%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.67<\/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>28.07<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>12.35%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.78<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Star Cement&#8217;s 12.33% ROE is below the 12.35% peer average, and its P\/E of 18.59x runs below the peer average of 28.07x. Star Cement&#8217;s 18.59x P\/E is below the 29.08x Industry P\/E and well below JK Cement at 40.18x, though above JK Lakshmi Cement at 15.97x, while its 12.33% ROE sits between JK Lakshmi Cement at 10.60% and JK Cement at 14.10%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Star_Cement_Worth_Watching_in_Construction_Materials\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Star Cement Worth Watching in Construction Materials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Valuation discount:<\/strong> An 18.59x P\/E is below the 29.08x Industry P\/E and JK Cement at 40.18x, and above JK Lakshmi Cement at 15.97x.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Middling returns:<\/strong> A 12.33% ROE is higher than JK Lakshmi Cement at 10.60% and lower than JK Cement at 14.10%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leverage:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.19 is lower than JK Cement at 0.88 and JK Lakshmi Cement at 0.67.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Star_Cement_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Star Cement Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Star Cement&#8217;s 18.59x P\/E is below the 29.08x Industry P\/E and well below JK Cement at 40.18x, though above JK Lakshmi Cement at 15.97x, while its 12.33% ROE sits between JK Lakshmi Cement at 10.60% and JK Cement at 14.10%. 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\/alkem-laboratories-best-stock-in-its-sector\">Is Alkem Laboratories 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 Star Cement and other Construction Materials sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Star_Cement_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Star Cement Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Star Cement deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Construction Materials sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Star Cement to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Construction Materials sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Construction Materials 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>Star Cement earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 12.33% ROE and a P\/E of 18.59x against a 29.08x 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_Star_Cement_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Star Cement the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement has a 12.33% ROE and trades at 18.59x P\/E against a 29.08x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 12.35% 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_Star_Cement\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Star Cement?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement was trading at Rs 169.18 on the NSE as of 14 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 165.00 to Rs 273.00.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Star_Cement_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Star Cement belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement is classified under the Construction Materials sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Star_Cement_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Star Cement compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement&#8217;s P\/E of 18.59x is below the 28.07x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Star_Cements_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Star Cement&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement reported a return on equity of 12.33%, which is below the 12.35% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Star_Cement_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Star Cement based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Star Cement&#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 Star Cement the best stock in its sector?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Star Cement has a 12.33% ROE and trades at 18.59x P\/E against a 29.08x Industry 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