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Nifty Low Volatility 50 PE Ratio: Current & Historical Data

Latest available PE ratio, monthly historical observations, long-term averages, and valuation percentile for Nifty Low Volatility 50.

Data as of: 21 Oct 2026 | Page updated: 21 Oct 2026

Index Value
22,993.70
Daily Change
-2.99%
PE
22.32
PB
3.50
Dividend Yield
1.58%
Snapshot Date
20 Oct 2026

PE Ratio Snapshot

PE ratio compares index price with index earnings. For Nifty Low Volatility 50, the current PE is compared with its own historical averages so the reading stays index-specific.

Current PE
22.32
5Y Avg PE
29.39
10Y Avg PE
27.91
15Y Avg PE
25.59
15Y Percentile
21.64%
Data As Of
21 Oct 2026

Monthly Historical PE Ratios

For each month with observations in the latest 36 calendar months, this table shows the last available PE reading for Nifty Low Volatility 50. These are dated snapshots, not monthly averages. The latest month may be incomplete. A dash means PE is unavailable on that observation date. Months without observations are omitted.

Monthly PE observations for Nifty Low Volatility 50
MonthObservation datePE ratio
October 202621 Oct 202622.32
September 202630 Sep 202622.62
August 202631 Aug 202626.19
July 202631 Jul 202626.96
June 202630 Jun 202626.26
May 202629 May 202628.13
April 202628 Apr 202629.42
March 202630 Mar 202627.63
February 202627 Feb 202630.42
January 202630 Jan 202630.51
December 202531 Dec 202531.56
November 202528 Nov 202532.92
October 202531 Oct 202533.09
September 202530 Sep 202532.22
August 202529 Aug 202533.24
July 202531 Jul 202533.81
June 202530 Jun 202535.03
May 202530 May 202533.98
April 202530 Apr 202534.52
March 202528 Mar 202533.24
February 202528 Feb 202531.93
January 202531 Jan 202534.53
December 202431 Dec 202434.51
November 202429 Nov 202434.95
October 202431 Oct 202435.10
September 202430 Sep 202438.32
August 202430 Aug 202433.79
July 202430 Jul 202433.03
June 202428 Jun 202431.75
May 202430 May 202430.01
April 202430 Apr 202430.27
March 202428 Mar 202430.87
February 202429 Feb 202426.80
January 202431 Jan 202426.40
December 202329 Dec 202326.68
November 202330 Nov 202323.84

Read the data sources and methodology for PE definitions and data limitations.

Historical Market Crashes: PE & PB Context

How does Nifty Low Volatility 50 today compare with major market crashes? This table shows PE and PB at crash peaks and troughs to give historical context.

EventPeriodPeak PETrough PEPeak PBTrough PBDrawdown
🏦2008 Global Financial CrisisJan 2008 → Oct 200819.679.424.981.95-51.2%
🦠2020 COVID CrashJan 2020 → Jan 202023.7623.644.074.030.3%
📊 CurrentToday22.32—3.50——

Peak and trough dates are approximate based on available index data. Drawdown shows the price decline from peak to trough.

Frequently Asked Questions

The PE ratio (Price-to-Earnings ratio) of Nifty Low Volatility 50 measures how much investors are paying per unit of index earnings. It is calculated by dividing the index price by the aggregate earnings per share of all constituents. A higher PE means investors are paying more for each rupee of earnings.
A good PE ratio depends on historical context rather than an absolute number. Nifty Low Volatility 50's 10-year average PE is approximately 27.91. A PE below this average may suggest relatively better value, while a PE significantly above it may indicate stretched valuations.
A lower PE can indicate better value, but it should not be read in isolation. A low PE may also reflect declining earnings expectations or structural challenges in the index constituents. Always read PE alongside PB ratio, dividend yield, and earnings growth trends for a complete picture.
The PE ratio on Index Screener is updated daily based on the latest available market data from NSE. The data is refreshed after market close on each trading day.
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the current index level by the weighted earnings per share of all constituent companies. NSE publishes this data officially, and Index Screener tracks and displays it with historical context.