This is my opinion, correct me if I am wrong:
- The PE is in 10 Range - because a few factors like: Previously, Sector leader was KRBL (based on sales & OPM) and there is no coverage for ltfoods from big institutions, they always used to see like cyclical play(due to imports restrictions by govt, monsoons and so on). Ltfoods had a consistent earnings and became a sector leader, even institutions entered in the company then the company had a re-rating phase now.
- I guess next 4-5 quarters the current valuation are sustainable, because the rice procurement costs are low, which can increase margins upto 2% in the near future. These margins are sustainable until there are no unforeseen issues come like any sudden climate changes(especially Haryana & punjab states)/ logistics issue / Trump tarrifs / basmati export restrictions.
- We cannot say it is commodity or branded it is in between - they can pass on the cost only till some extent like branded in phases - remaining they have to bear some costs like commodity.
- Always there will be uncertainties like farm laws/monsoon effects (this is part of game).