IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Ltd. struggles significantly compared to its peers, showing negative EPS, poor profitability metrics, and a concerning debt situation. While some peers display strong growth and profitability, IL&FSENGG's negative valuation metrics and lack of returns highlight its challenging position within the engineering-construction sector, positioning it as a laggard in this comparison.

• • IL&FSENGG has the lowest EPS and highest debt-equity ratio among peers.
• • Larsen & Toubro shows strong profitability with the highest ROE and PAT margin.
• • IRB Infrastructure Developers is a standout value pick with low PE and high ROE.