Which are the best ethanol stocks in India right now?
As per Equitymaster's Indian Stock Screener, here is a list of the best ethanol stocks in India right now...
- #1 BAJAJ HIND. SUGAR
- #2 SHREE RENUKA SUGARS
- #3 E.I.D. PARRY
- #4 DALMIA BHARAT SUG.
- #5 DHAMPUR SUGAR MILLS
These companies have been ranked as per their PE (Price to Earnings) ratio. Generally, speaking, high PE stocks are considered to be expensive. And low PE stocks are said to be cheap.
Of course, there are other parameters you should take into account before forming a hard opinion on the stock valuation.
When should you invest in ethanol stocks?
The best time to buy stocks from this sector is when companies with strong fundamentals are trading at attractive valuations.
The government has been pushing for ethanol blending with petrol in the country. Therefore, the sector has been in the limelight and is well-poised for a revival.
Where can I find a list of ethanol stocks?
The details of listed ethanol companies can be found on the NSE and BSE website.
For a curated list you can check out our list of ethanol stocks.
What kind of dividend yields do ethanol stocks offer?
There is no consistent trend of dividends across the industry, with different companies adopting different dividend policies.
For more details, check out our list of top ethanol stocks offering high dividend yields.
What are the metrics used to evaluate ethanol companies?
Investing in stocks requires careful analysis of financial data to find out a company's true worth. However, an easier way to find out about a company's performance is to look at its financial ratios.
The commonly used financial ratios used in the valuation of ethanol stocks are -
Price to Book Value Ratio (P/BV) - It compares a firm's market capitalization to its book value. A high P/BV indicates markets believe the company's assets to be undervalued and vice versa.
To find stocks with favorable P/BV Ratios, check out our list of stocks according to their P/BV Ratios.
Price to Earnings Ratio (P/E) – It compares the company’s stock price with its earnings per share. The higher the P/E ratio, the more expensive the stock.
To find stocks with favorable P/E Ratios, check out our list of stocks according to their P/E Ratios.