Is Vedanta overvalued or undervalued?

As of 18 December 2024, Vedanta's valuation grade has moved from attractive to very attractive, indicating a significant improvement in its perceived value. The company is currently considered undervalued. Key ratios supporting this assessment include a PE ratio of 12.87, an EV to EBITDA of 5.42, and a PEG ratio of 0.02, all of which suggest that the stock is trading at a discount compared to its earnings growth potential.
In comparison to its peers, Vedanta's valuation metrics stand out; for instance, Hindustan Zinc has a PE ratio of 20.37 and an EV to EBITDA of 12.30, while Hindustan Copper exhibits a PE ratio of 53.21 and an EV to EBITDA of 33.69, both categorizing them as very expensive. Additionally, Vedanta's impressive ROCE of 32.67% and ROE of 33.04% further reinforce its strong financial position. Notably, Vedanta has outperformed the Sensex in the short term, with a 1-week return of 5.86% compared to the Sensex's 1.41%.