LEMERITE vs PRECOT: Stock Comparison

Le Merite Exports Ltd vs Precot LimitedUpdated 24 Aug 26, 9:12 AM ISTNSE & company filings

Precot Limited is the larger company by market capitalisation. Le Merite Exports Ltd shows a higher ROE and lower leverage, while Precot Limited shows a lower P/E, a higher dividend yield and a higher ROCE. These are relative readings on individual metrics — weigh valuation against growth, margins, leverage and capital efficiency rather than treating any single number as decisive.

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LEMERITE leads 2; PRECOT leads 9 of 13

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LEMERITEPRECOT

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Market CapContext only
₹288 Cr
₹844 Cr
P/E RatioPRECOT has the lower reading
101.17x
16.43x
P/B RatioPRECOT has the lower reading
2.16x
1.75x
EPSPRECOT has the higher reading
₹0.93
₹29.86
Book ValueContext only
₹10.8
₹400.45
Dividend YieldPRECOT has the higher reading
0%
0.37%

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Key Differences

Market Cap
PRECOT is the larger company
₹844 Cr vs ₹288 Cr
P/E Ratio
PRECOT has a lower P/E
16.43x vs 101.17x
P/B Ratio
PRECOT has a lower P/B
1.75x vs 2.16x
EPS
PRECOT has higher earnings per share
₹29.86 vs ₹0.93
Dividend Yield
PRECOT has a higher dividend yield
0.37% vs 0%
Qtr Sales Growth
PRECOT has stronger quarterly sales growth
13.1% vs -40.3%
Qtr Profit Growth
PRECOT has stronger quarterly profit growth
-25.4% vs -66%
ROE
LEMERITE has a higher ROE
9.33% vs 7.72%

Each difference is a single, relative reading — StockeZee does not name an overall winner.

Profile

MetricLEMERITEPRECOT
SectorTextiles
IndustryOther Textile Products

Price

MetricLEMERITEPRECOT
Live Price₹23.05₹697.35
Day Change1.19%0%
Volume150
52-Week High₹537.85₹899
52-Week Low₹19.52₹300.05
Distance from 52W High-95.71%-22.43%

Valuation

MetricLEMERITEPRECOT
Market Cap₹288 Cr₹844 Cr
P/E Ratio101.17x16.43x
P/B Ratio2.16x1.75x
EPS₹0.93₹29.86
Book Value₹10.8₹400.45
Dividend Yield0%0.37%

Growth

MetricLEMERITEPRECOT
Revenue Growth (TTM YoY)0%0%
EPS Growth (TTM YoY)0%0%
Qtr Sales Growth-40.3%13.1%
Qtr Profit Growth-66%-25.4%

Profitability & Leverage

MetricLEMERITEPRECOT
ROE9.33%7.72%
ROCE9.95%10.8%
Net Margin3.23%3.24%
Operating Margin3.68%12.7%
Debt to Equity0.67x0.72x

Shareholding

As of Jun 2026 • change vs previous quarter
MetricLEMERITEPRECOT
Promoter Holding59.65%61.51%
FII Holding0% 0.22 pp0%
DII Holding0% 0.16 pp0%
Public Holding40.34% 0.37 pp38.49%

How to Read This Comparison

Valuation ratios (P/E, P/B) use the latest consolidated figures where available; growth numbers compare against the same period last year; shareholding percentages come from the most recent quarterly filings, with the change shown against the prior quarter. A "more favourable" highlight is relative between these two companies only — it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a comparison against the wider sector. Rows with no reported data for either company are hidden rather than shown empty.

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Data source: NSE and company filings via StockeZee. This comparison is informational — it is not investment advice, and StockeZee is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser.