{"id":307509,"date":"2026-10-14T12:19:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=307509"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:19:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:49:33","slug":"nh-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Narayana Hrudayalaya 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>Narayana Hrudayalaya CMP Rs 1,695 (14 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 34,465 Cr. ROE 17.76%. P\/E 42.20x versus Industry P\/E 61.61x.<\/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;\">Narayana Hrudayalaya is one of the names investors compare when screening the Healthcare sector, built on a 17.76% return on equity and a P\/E of 42.20x against an Industry P\/E of 61.61x. Whether Narayana Hrudayalaya 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 Healthcare sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nh\/narayana-hrudayalaya-ltd-share-price-today\">Narayana Hrudayalaya<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 1,695 as of 14 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 1,589.00 to Rs 2,093.30. Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd, headquartered in Bengaluru and operating as Narayana Health, runs a network of multi-speciality hospitals, with a strong presence in cardiac care.<\/p>\n<p>Narayana Hrudayalaya sits in the Healthcare sector, and its 17.76% ROE and 42.20x 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=nh-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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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Narayana Hrudayalaya the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Narayana Hrudayalaya 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\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_Compares_Against_Its_Healthcare_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Narayana Hrudayalaya Compares Against Its Healthcare Sector Peers\">How Narayana Hrudayalaya Compares Against Its Healthcare 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\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_Worth_Watching_in_Healthcare\" title=\"What Makes Narayana Hrudayalaya Worth Watching in Healthcare\">What Makes Narayana Hrudayalaya Worth Watching in Healthcare<\/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\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Narayana_Hrudayalaya_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Narayana Hrudayalaya Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Narayana Hrudayalaya 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\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Narayana Hrudayalaya Before You Invest\">How to Track Narayana Hrudayalaya 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\/nh-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 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Narayana Hrudayalaya compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Narayana Hrudayalaya 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\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Narayana_Hrudayalayas_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Narayana Hrudayalaya&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Narayana Hrudayalaya&#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\/nh-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Narayana Hrudayalaya based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Narayana Hrudayalaya based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Narayana_Hrudayalaya\"><\/span><strong>About Narayana Hrudayalaya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd, headquartered in Bengaluru and operating as Narayana Health, runs a network of multi-speciality hospitals, with a strong presence in cardiac care. Its hospitals are spread across several Indian cities, and it also operates a hospital in the Cayman Islands. The stock trades about 19 percent below its 52-week high and about 7 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 34,465 Cr, it is tracked as part of the Healthcare sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Narayana Hrudayalaya the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narayana Hrudayalaya makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 17.76% ROE with a 42.20x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 61.61x Industry P\/E. Narayana Hrudayalaya&#8217;s 42.20x P\/E is below the 61.61x Industry P\/E, Max Healthcare Institute at 57.68x and Fortis Healthcare at 53.31x, and its 17.76% ROE is higher than Max Healthcare Institute at 13.42% and Fortis Healthcare at 10.53%, though its debt to equity ratio of 1.29 is well above both.<\/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;\">Narayana Hrudayalaya<\/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 1,694.80<\/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 2,093.30 \/ Rs 1,589.00<\/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 34,465 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;\">42.20x vs 61.61x<\/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;\">7.59<\/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;\">17.76%<\/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 39.96<\/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;\">0.27%<\/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;\">1.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Narayana Hrudayalaya Against Other Healthcare Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_Compares_Against_Its_Healthcare_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Narayana Hrudayalaya Compares Against Its Healthcare Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Narayana Hrudayalaya against 2 other Healthcare 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\/nh\/narayana-hrudayalaya-ltd-share-price-today\">Narayana Hrudayalaya<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">34,465<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">42.20<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">17.76%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">1.29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/maxhealth\/max-healthcare-institute-ltd-share-price-today\">Max Healthcare Institute<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">84,036<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">57.68<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">13.42%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/fortis\/fortis-share-price-today\">Fortis Healthcare<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">57,075<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">53.31<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">10.53%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.35<\/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>55.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>11.97%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.33<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Narayana Hrudayalaya&#8217;s 17.76% ROE is above the 11.97% peer average, and its P\/E of 42.20x runs below the peer average of 55.50x. Narayana Hrudayalaya&#8217;s 42.20x P\/E is below the 61.61x Industry P\/E, Max Healthcare Institute at 57.68x and Fortis Healthcare at 53.31x, and its 17.76% ROE is higher than Max Healthcare Institute at 13.42% and Fortis Healthcare at 10.53%, though its debt to equity ratio of 1.29 is well above both.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_Worth_Watching_in_Healthcare\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Narayana Hrudayalaya Worth Watching in Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Valuation discount:<\/strong> A 42.20x P\/E is lower than the 61.61x Industry P\/E, Max Healthcare Institute at 57.68x and Fortis Healthcare at 53.31x.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong returns:<\/strong> A 17.76% ROE is higher than Max Healthcare Institute at 13.42% and Fortis Healthcare at 10.53%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leverage:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 1.29 is well above Max Healthcare Institute at 0.32 and Fortis Healthcare at 0.35.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Narayana_Hrudayalaya_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Narayana Hrudayalaya Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Narayana Hrudayalaya&#8217;s 42.20x P\/E is below the 61.61x Industry P\/E, Max Healthcare Institute at 57.68x and Fortis Healthcare at 53.31x, and its 17.76% ROE is higher than Max Healthcare Institute at 13.42% and Fortis Healthcare at 10.53%, though its debt to equity ratio of 1.29 is well above both. 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 Narayana Hrudayalaya and other Healthcare sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Narayana Hrudayalaya Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Narayana Hrudayalaya deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against Healthcare sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Narayana Hrudayalaya to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the Healthcare sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other Healthcare 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>Narayana Hrudayalaya earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 17.76% ROE and a P\/E of 42.20x against a 61.61x 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_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Narayana Hrudayalaya the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Narayana Hrudayalaya has a 17.76% ROE and trades at 42.20x P\/E against a 61.61x Industry P\/E, and compares above the peer average ROE of 11.97% 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_Narayana_Hrudayalaya\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Narayana Hrudayalaya?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Narayana Hrudayalaya was trading at Rs 1,694.80 on the NSE as of 14 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 1,589.00 to Rs 2,093.30.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Narayana Hrudayalaya belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Narayana Hrudayalaya is classified under the Healthcare sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Narayana Hrudayalaya compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Narayana Hrudayalaya&#8217;s P\/E of 42.20x is below the 55.50x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Narayana_Hrudayalayas_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Narayana Hrudayalaya&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Narayana Hrudayalaya reported a return on equity of 17.76%, which is above the 11.97% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Narayana_Hrudayalaya_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Narayana Hrudayalaya based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Narayana Hrudayalaya&#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 Narayana Hrudayalaya the best 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