Nifty500 Healthcare PE Ratio
Valuation Percentile
Nifty500 Healthcare's PB is cheaper than 55% of the last year.
Not enough history for a 5Y percentile, showing 1Y instead.
The Nifty500 Healthcare PE ratio is 45.44 as of 20 August 2026, about 15% above its 1-year median of 39.35, which places it in moderately overvalued territory on a historical basis.
PE Ratio vs Historical Medians
| Period | Median PE | Current vs Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 39.35 | +15.48% |
Historical PE Ratio
Performance and risk
1-year holding windows since 2005 returned a median of +13.17% (best +125.63%, worst -35.64%).
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Returns as of July 2026, from the NSE factsheet for the Nifty500 Healthcare. 1-year returns are absolute; 5-year returns are annualized.
Stocks in the Nifty500 Healthcare
The Nifty500 Healthcare contains 48 constituents.
Constituent list as of 16 August 2026, sourced from NSE Indices. Weights as of 31 July 2026, from the NSE factsheet.
How this index works
- Selection
- The index aims to track the performance of stocks from the Nifty 500 Index which represent Healthcare sector. The largest 50 stocks from eligible basic industries are selected based on a 6-month average free float market capitalization from the Nifty 500.
- Rebalanced
- Semi-annually. The review of sectoral indices is undertaken semi-annually based on data for six months ending January and July.
- Weight cap
- For all other sectoral indices, the weight of each stock is capped at 33% and the weight of top 3 stocks is capped at 62%
Summarised from NSE's official methodology document (PDF) for the Nifty500 Healthcare; the PDF is authoritative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Nifty500 Healthcare PE ratio?
As of 20 August 2026, the Nifty500 Healthcare PE ratio is 45.44. That is about 15% above its 1-year median of 39.35.
Is the Nifty500 Healthcare undervalued right now?
On a historical basis it screens as moderately overvalued. Its current PE of 45.44 sits above every median window: 1-year (39.35).
What is a normal PE ratio for the Nifty500 Healthcare?
Over the past one year its median PE has been 39.35, and over the past six months 41.95. Today's 45.44 is toward the upper end of that historical range.
How many stocks are in the Nifty500 Healthcare?
The Nifty500 Healthcare contains 48 stocks. By number of companies, its largest sectors are Healthcare (48 stocks).
What returns has the Nifty500 Healthcare delivered?
As of July 2026, the Nifty500 Healthcare total return (with dividends reinvested) is +12.13% over the past year and +13.98% 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 Nifty500 Healthcare?
Over the year to July 2026, the Nifty500 Healthcare had an annualized volatility (standard deviation of daily returns) of 13.51%. Its beta versus the Nifty 50 is 0.62, meaning it has moved less than the broad market.
What is a typical one-year return for the Nifty500 Healthcare?
Across every one-year holding window since 2005, the Nifty500 Healthcare total return has a median of +13.17%, with the best window at +125.63% and the worst at -35.64%. Based on NSE Total Returns Index data; a past distribution, not a prediction.
How often is the Nifty500 Healthcare rebalanced?
The Nifty500 Healthcare is rebalanced semi-annually. The review of sectoral indices is undertaken semi-annually based on data for six months ending January and July. Details are in the official NSE methodology document.
Last updated: 20 August 2026.