State of large-cap Industrials PE

Inspired by posts on the state of tech & consumer PE - what is the state of industrials PE? Is it still very fragmented?

How much growth are investors underwriting for industrial businesses versus Tech and other sectors?

Is this a good place to start a career in PE at a young age now?

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