 "Nearly 2 of 3 Nifty50 stocks at premium to historical valuations")
Nearly two-thirds of Nifty50 components are trading at a premium to their historical valuations. Last week the benchmark index made fresh highs on three occasions. The 50-share index currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of over 20x on a 12-month forward basis — a premium of 8 per cent to its 10-year average of 18.8x. At least three of its components are trading at a premium of more than 70 per cent.
The list of stocks trading at a premium is dominated by IT, pharma, and index heavyweight Reliance Industries.
Meanwhile, the stocks trading at a discount are mostly public-sector undertakings (PSUs) and metal companies. Despite a stellar run this year, several top metal stocks’ P/E is still at a discount to historical averages.
“After the recent run-up, the Nifty now trades at rich valuations. Thus, any misses in the FY22E earnings delivery may act as a dampener,” says a note by Motilal Oswal.
The list of stocks trading at a premium is dominated by IT, pharma, and index heavyweight Reliance Industries.
Meanwhile, the stocks trading at a discount are mostly public-sector undertakings (PSUs) and metal companies. Despite a stellar run this year, several top metal stocks’ P/E is still at a discount to historical averages.
“After the recent run-up, the Nifty now trades at rich valuations. Thus, any misses in the FY22E earnings delivery may act as a dampener,” says a note by Motilal Oswal.
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