Price to earnings (PE) is one multiple which lets us know whether the stock is worth buying or selling and can be compared with in the same segment to arrive at a logical conclusion.
Dabur has a price to earnings (PE) multiple of 29 times and it is cheaper when compared to Hindustan unilever P/E of 33 times or of Marico which stands at 34. Similarly analysis of P/E of Emami stands at 28.
So considering these valuations Dabur can be a long term portfolio bet as such type of stocks always perform irrespective of inflation or recession in economy.