{"id":307524,"date":"2026-10-14T12:21:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=307524"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:51:45","slug":"heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Heritage Foods 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>Heritage Foods CMP Rs 406 (14 Oct 2026). Market cap Rs 3,658 Cr. ROE 13.61%. P\/E 27.18x versus Industry P\/E 34.23x.<\/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;\">Heritage Foods is one of the names investors compare when screening the FMCG sector, built on a 13.61% return on equity and a P\/E of 27.18x against an Industry P\/E of 34.23x. Whether Heritage Foods 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 FMCG sector peers, so you can judge that for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Is <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/heritgfood\/heritage-foods-ltd-share-price-today\">Heritage Foods<\/a> the best stock in its sector? The stock trades on the NSE at Rs 406 as of 14 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 292.55 to Rs 503.80. Heritage Foods Ltd, headquartered in Hyderabad, is a dairy company that sells milk, curd, paneer, ice cream and other value-added dairy products under the Heritage brand, mainly in southern India.<\/p>\n<p>Heritage Foods sits in the FMCG sector, and its 13.61% ROE and 27.18x 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=heritgfood-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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Heritage_Foods_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\" title=\"Is Heritage Foods the Best Stock in Its Sector?\">Is Heritage Foods 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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_Heritage_Foods_Compares_Against_Its_FMCG_Sector_Peers\" title=\"How Heritage Foods Compares Against Its FMCG Sector Peers\">How Heritage Foods Compares Against Its FMCG 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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_Makes_Heritage_Foods_Worth_Watching_in_FMCG\" title=\"What Makes Heritage Foods Worth Watching in FMCG\">What Makes Heritage Foods Worth Watching in FMCG<\/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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Heritage_Foods_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\" title=\"Heritage Foods Valuation: Is It Justified?\">Heritage Foods 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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_to_Track_Heritage_Foods_Before_You_Invest\" title=\"How to Track Heritage Foods Before You Invest\">How to Track Heritage Foods 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\/heritgfood-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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Is_Heritage_Foods_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\" title=\"Is Heritage Foods the best stock in its sector?\">Is Heritage Foods 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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_the_current_share_price_of_Heritage_Foods\" title=\"What is the current share price of Heritage Foods?\">What is the current share price of Heritage Foods?<\/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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_sector_does_Heritage_Foods_belong_to\" title=\"What sector does Heritage Foods belong to?\">What sector does Heritage Foods 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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#How_does_Heritage_Foods_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\" title=\"How does Heritage Foods compare to its sector peers on P\/E?\">How does Heritage Foods 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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#What_is_Heritage_Foodss_return_on_equity\" title=\"What is Heritage Foods&#8217;s return on equity?\">What is Heritage Foods&#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\/heritgfood-best-stock-in-its-sector\/#Should_I_invest_in_Heritage_Foods_based_on_its_sector_position\" title=\"Should I invest in Heritage Foods based on its sector position?\">Should I invest in Heritage Foods based on its sector position?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Heritage_Foods\"><\/span><strong>About Heritage Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heritage Foods Ltd, headquartered in Hyderabad, is a dairy company that sells milk, curd, paneer, ice cream and other value-added dairy products under the Heritage brand, mainly in southern India. With a market capitalisation of Rs 3,658 Cr, it is a small cap company, which brings higher volatility than the larger names in this series. The stock trades about 19 percent below its 52-week high and about 39 percent above its 52-week low. At a market capitalisation of Rs 3,658 Cr, it is tracked as part of the FMCG sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Heritage_Foods_the_Best_Stock_in_Its_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Heritage Foods the Best Stock in Its Sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heritage Foods makes its case as the best stock in its sector primarily on valuation relative to its Industry P\/E, combining a 13.61% ROE with a 27.18x P\/E against the sector&#8217;s 34.23x Industry P\/E. Heritage Foods&#8217; 27.18x P\/E is below the 34.23x Industry P\/E and Hatsun Agro Product at 69.26x, though above Dodla Dairy at 24.67x, and its 13.61% ROE is the lowest of the three, behind Hatsun Agro Product at 18.32% and Dodla Dairy at 15.95%.<\/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;\">Heritage Foods<\/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 405.90<\/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 503.80 \/ Rs 292.55<\/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 3,658 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;\">27.18x vs 34.23x<\/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;\">3.32<\/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;\">13.61%<\/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 14.50<\/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;\">0.63%<\/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;\">0.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Compare Heritage Foods Against Other FMCG Sector Stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Heritage_Foods_Compares_Against_Its_FMCG_Sector_Peers\"><\/span><strong>How Heritage Foods Compares Against Its FMCG Sector Peers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below sets Heritage Foods against 2 other FMCG 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\/heritgfood\/heritage-foods-ltd-share-price-today\">Heritage Foods<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">3,658<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">27.18<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">13.61%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hatsun\/hatsun-agro-product-ltd-share-price-today\">Hatsun Agro Product<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">25,301<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">69.26<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">18.32%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/dodla\/dodla-dairy-ltd-share-price-today\">Dodla Dairy<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">6,037<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">24.67<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">15.95%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\">0.03<\/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>46.97<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>17.13%<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"><strong>0.49<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against this peer set, Heritage Foods&#8217;s 13.61% ROE is below the 17.13% peer average, and its P\/E of 27.18x runs below the peer average of 46.97x. Heritage Foods&#8217; 27.18x P\/E is below the 34.23x Industry P\/E and Hatsun Agro Product at 69.26x, though above Dodla Dairy at 24.67x, and its 13.61% ROE is the lowest of the three, behind Hatsun Agro Product at 18.32% and Dodla Dairy at 15.95%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Heritage_Foods_Worth_Watching_in_FMCG\"><\/span><strong>What Makes Heritage Foods Worth Watching in FMCG<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Valuation discount:<\/strong> A 27.18x P\/E is below the 34.23x Industry P\/E and Hatsun Agro Product at 69.26x, and above Dodla Dairy at 24.67x.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower returns:<\/strong> A 13.61% ROE trails Hatsun Agro Product at 18.32% and Dodla Dairy at 15.95%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leverage:<\/strong> A debt to equity ratio of 0.33 is well below Hatsun Agro Product at 0.95 and above Dodla Dairy at 0.03.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heritage_Foods_Valuation_Is_It_Justified\"><\/span><strong>Heritage Foods Valuation: Is It Justified?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heritage Foods&#8217; 27.18x P\/E is below the 34.23x Industry P\/E and Hatsun Agro Product at 69.26x, though above Dodla Dairy at 24.67x, and its 13.61% ROE is the lowest of the three, behind Hatsun Agro Product at 18.32% and Dodla Dairy at 15.95%. 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 Heritage Foods and other FMCG sector stocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Heritage_Foods_Before_You_Invest\"><\/span><strong>How to Track Heritage Foods Before You Invest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before deciding whether Heritage Foods deserves its label as the best stock in its sector for your own portfolio, compare it directly against FMCG sector peers using the steps below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Univest Screener and search for Heritage Foods to view live price, valuation ratios, and peer comparisons within the FMCG sector.<\/li>\n<li>Compare its P\/E, P\/B, and ROE against other FMCG 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>Heritage Foods earns a place in the best stock in its sector conversation on the strength of a 13.61% ROE and a P\/E of 27.18x against a 34.23x 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_Heritage_Foods_the_best_stock_in_its_sector\"><\/span><strong>Is Heritage Foods the best stock in its sector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Heritage Foods has a 13.61% ROE and trades at 27.18x P\/E against a 34.23x Industry P\/E, and compares below the peer average ROE of 17.13% 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_Heritage_Foods\"><\/span><strong>What is the current share price of Heritage Foods?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Heritage Foods was trading at Rs 405.90 on the NSE as of 14 October 2026, within its 52-week range of Rs 292.55 to Rs 503.80.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_sector_does_Heritage_Foods_belong_to\"><\/span><strong>What sector does Heritage Foods belong to?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Heritage Foods is classified under the FMCG sector on Univest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Heritage_Foods_compare_to_its_sector_peers_on_PE\"><\/span><strong>How does Heritage Foods compare to its sector peers on P\/E?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Heritage Foods&#8217;s P\/E of 27.18x is below the 46.97x average of the 2 named peers compared in this article.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Heritage_Foodss_return_on_equity\"><\/span><strong>What is Heritage Foods&#8217;s return on equity?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Heritage Foods reported a return on equity of 13.61%, which is below the 17.13% average of its named peers in this comparison.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_invest_in_Heritage_Foods_based_on_its_sector_position\"><\/span><strong>Should I invest in Heritage Foods based on its sector position?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Heritage Foods&#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 Heritage Foods the best stock in its sector?&#8221;, &#8220;acceptedAnswer&#8221;: {&#8220;@type&#8221;: &#8220;Answer&#8221;, &#8220;text&#8221;: &#8220;Heritage Foods has a 13.61% ROE and trades 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