Nifty500 Quality 50 PE Ratio
Valuation Percentile
Nifty500 Quality 50's PB is cheaper than 70% of the last year.
Not enough history for a 5Y percentile, showing 1Y instead.
The Nifty500 Quality 50 PE ratio is 25.78 as of 11 September 2026, about 12% below its 1-year median of 29.15, which places it in moderately undervalued territory on a historical basis.
PE Ratio vs Historical Medians
| Period | Median PE | Current vs Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 29.15 | -11.56% |
Historical PE Ratio
Performance and risk
1-year holding windows since 2005 returned a median of +14.78% (best +146.12%, worst -51.03%).
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Returns as of August 2026, from the NSE factsheet for the Nifty500 Quality 50. 1-year returns are absolute; 5-year returns are annualized.
Stocks in the Nifty500 Quality 50
The Nifty500 Quality 50 contains 50 constituents. Its largest sectors by weight are Information Technology (21.4%) and Capital Goods (20.2%).
Constituent list as of 13 September 2026, sourced from NSE Indices. Weights as of 31 August 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: Nifty500 Quality 50 Index which aims to track the performance of the top 50 stocks within Nifty 500 which are selected based on their Quality scores.
- Rebalanced
- Annually. The review of Nifty Dividend Opportunities 50 index is undertaken annually based on data for six months ending January.
- 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 Nifty500 Quality 50; the PDF is authoritative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Nifty500 Quality 50 PE ratio?
As of 11 September 2026, the Nifty500 Quality 50 PE ratio is 25.78. That is about 12% below its 1-year median of 29.15.
Is the Nifty500 Quality 50 undervalued right now?
On a historical basis it screens as moderately undervalued. Its current PE of 25.78 sits below every median window: 1-year (29.15).
What is a normal PE ratio for the Nifty500 Quality 50?
Over the past one year its median PE has been 29.15, and over the past six months 27.86. Today's 25.78 is toward the lower end of that historical range.
How many stocks are in the Nifty500 Quality 50?
The Nifty500 Quality 50 contains 50 stocks. By number of companies, its largest sectors are Capital Goods (11 stocks), Financial Services (9 stocks) and Information Technology (9 stocks).
What returns has the Nifty500 Quality 50 delivered?
As of August 2026, the Nifty500 Quality 50 total return (with dividends reinvested) is +8.48% over the past year and +12.26% 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 Quality 50?
Over the year to August 2026, the Nifty500 Quality 50 had an annualized volatility (standard deviation of daily returns) of 15.85%. Its beta versus the Nifty 50 is 1.00, meaning it has moved roughly in line with the broad market.
What is a typical one-year return for the Nifty500 Quality 50?
Across every one-year holding window since 2005, the Nifty500 Quality 50 total return has a median of +14.78%, with the best window at +146.12% and the worst at -51.03%. Based on NSE Total Returns Index data; a past distribution, not a prediction.
How often is the Nifty500 Quality 50 rebalanced?
The Nifty500 Quality 50 is rebalanced annually. The review of Nifty Dividend Opportunities 50 index is undertaken annually based on data for six months ending January. Details are in the official NSE methodology document.
Last updated: 11 September 2026.