IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd. exhibits significant underperformance across multiple financial metrics compared to its peers, particularly in growth and profitability. With high negative valuations and poor revenue growth, it stands out as a sector laggard, while companies like Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd. and Bajaj Finserv Ltd. emerge as strong leaders in profitability and growth.

• • IL&FS has the lowest revenue growth (YoY: -19.43%) and EPS (0.4186) among peers.
• • Authum Investment has the highest ROE (33.88%) and Profit Margin (92.64%).
• • Bajaj Finserv has the highest PE (247.44) indicating potential overvaluation.
• • Financially weak companies include IIFL Finance and JSW Holdings due to high debt ratios and low profitability.
• • The best value pick is Authum Investment, showcasing low PEG (0.06) and high profitability.