Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 PE Ratio
Valuation Percentile
Nifty100 Low Volatility 30's PB is cheaper than 100% of the last 5 years.
The Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 PE ratio is 23.46 as of 1 October 2026, about 11% below its 5-year median of 26.48, which places it in moderately undervalued territory on a historical basis.
PE Ratio vs Historical Medians
| Period | Median PE | Current vs Median |
|---|---|---|
| Full history | 24.96 | -6.01% |
| 10 Years | 24.91 | -5.82% |
| 7 Years | 25.69 | -8.68% |
| 5 Years | 26.48 | -11.40% |
| 3 Years | 29.32 | -19.99% |
| 1 Year | 27.05 | -13.26% |
Historical PE Ratio
Series start. P/E is published from 8 Jul 2016. Index values go back to 1 Apr 2005.
Earnings
Index earnings are the profits behind the index level: the closing value divided by the P/E ratio, in index points. The line moves in steps because it changes only when trailing four-quarter profits are updated or the constituents change. Compare it with price to see whether a move came from earnings or from a change in what investors pay for them.
Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 earnings grew +7.18% a year over the last 5 years, while the index moved +6.42% a year and its P/E went from 24.3 to 23.5.
Earnings growth is annualised from the last trading day at or before the start of each window to 1 Oct 2026. Price growth uses the index level over the same two dates, excluding dividends. EPS is undefined on days with no published P/E, so those days are skipped. Past growth, not a forecast.
Ways to invest in Nifty100 Low Volatility 30
4 ETFs and 4 index funds track this index. Prices and NAVs as of 1 Oct 2026.
ETFs (4)
| ETF | Symbol | Price | NAV | Premium | 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 ETF | LOWVOL1 | 20.6 | - | - | -5.10% |
| ICICI Prudential Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 ETF | LOWVOLIETF | 20.42 | - | - | -6.67% |
| Mirae Asset Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 ETF | LOWVOL | 191.71 | - | - | -6.66% |
| HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 ETF | HDFCLOWVOL | 19.16 | - | - | -6.49% |
Index funds (4)
| Fund | AMC | NAV | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANDHAN Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund | Bandhan AMC Limited | 14.661 Oct 2026 | 2022 |
| Kotak NIFTY 100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund | Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company Limited. | 10.081 Oct 2026 | 2024 |
| HDFC NIFTY100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund | HDFC Asset Management Company Limited | 9.661 Oct 2026 | 2024 |
| SBI Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund | SBI Funds Management Limited | 9.441 Oct 2026 | 2025 |
Listed for information only, not a recommendation. Check expense ratio and tracking difference before investing.
Performance and risk
1-year holding windows since 2016 returned a median of +11.43% (best +81.56%, worst -26.24%).
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Returns as of September 2026, from the NSE factsheet for the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30. 1-year returns are absolute; 5-year returns are annualized.
Stocks in the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30
The Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 contains 30 constituents. Its largest sectors by weight are Financial Services (23.9%) and Healthcare (17.6%).
Recent changes
4 October 2026: Added HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd., Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., Tata Power Co. Ltd.. Removed HCL Technologies Ltd., Infosys Ltd., Shree Cement Ltd..
Constituent list as of 4 October 2026, sourced from NSE Indices. Weights as of 30 September 2026, from the NSE factsheet.
How this index works
- Universe
- • The company must be domiciled in India and traded (listed & traded and not listed but permitted to trade) at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) are eligible for inclusion in the Nifty indices • Convertible stock, bonds, warrants, rights, and preferred stock that provide a guaranteed fixed return,
- Selection
- Introduction: Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 Index aims to measure the performance of the low volatile securities in the large market capitalisation segment. The selection of securities and its weights in Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 are based on volatility.
- Rebalanced
- Quarterly
- Weight cap
- The month over month change in allocation to equity component (Nifty 50 TR, excluding arbitrage component) by asset allocation model at the time of rebalancing is capped at 10%
Summarised from NSE's official methodology document (PDF) for the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30; the PDF is authoritative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 PE ratio?
As of 1 October 2026, the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 PE ratio is 23.46. That is about 11% below its 5-year median of 26.48 and about 13% below its 1-year median of 27.05.
Is the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 undervalued right now?
On a historical basis it screens as moderately undervalued. Its current PE of 23.46 sits below every median window: 1-year (27.05), 3-year (29.32), 5-year (26.48), 7-year (25.69), 10-year (24.91) and full-history (24.96).
What is a normal PE ratio for the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30?
Over the past five years its median PE has been 26.48, and over the past three years 29.32. Today's 23.46 is toward the lower end of that historical range.
How many stocks are in the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30?
The Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 contains 30 stocks. By number of companies, its largest sectors are Financial Services (7 stocks), Healthcare (5 stocks) and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (4 stocks).
What returns has the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 delivered?
As of September 2026, the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 total return (with dividends reinvested) is -4.68% over the past year and +8.12% annualized over the past five years. One-year figures are absolute; multi-year figures are annualized (CAGR). Data from the NSE factsheet.
How volatile is the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30?
Over the year to September 2026, the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 had an annualized volatility (standard deviation of daily returns) of 12.16%. Its beta versus the Nifty 50 is 0.87, meaning it has moved less than the broad market.
What is a typical one-year return for the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30?
Across every one-year holding window since 2016, the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 total return has a median of +11.43%, with the best window at +81.56% and the worst at -26.24%. Based on NSE Total Returns Index data; a past distribution, not a prediction.
How fast have Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 earnings grown?
Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 earnings, measured as the index level divided by its P/E, grew +7.18% a year over the last 5 years, while the index itself moved +6.42% a year and its P/E fell from 24.31 to 23.46. Past growth, not a forecast.
How often is the Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 rebalanced?
The Nifty100 Low Volatility 30 is rebalanced quarterly. Details are in the official NSE methodology document.
Last updated: 1 October 2026.