In the last three months, several Nifty 500 stocks have delivered strong gains, but only a few combine high returns with solid fundamentals. This article highlights the top 5 performers that not only surged in price but also show strong financial health, making them worth tracking for long-term investors.
Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd.
Incorporated in 1979, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd is in the business of fertilisers, agri services, bulk chemicals, mining chemicals, and real estate.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 19,958 cr, the shares of Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd. were closed at around Rs. 1582 per share. It has delivered a return of 35 percent in the last 3 months.
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals posted impressive results for FY25, with Q4 revenue rising 28% YoY to Rs.2,667 crore and PAT up 21% to Rs.278 crore. For the full year, the company recorded an 18% increase in revenue at Rs.10,274 crore, while PAT more than doubled to Rs.945 crore, reflecting strong operational performance and margin expansion. It has reported a ROCE and ROE of 16% each.
Waaree Energies Ltd
Incorporated in December 1990, Waaree Energies Limited is an Indian manufacturer of solar PV modules with an aggregate installed capacity of 15 GW. It has five solar module manufacturing facilities in India, with an international presence
With a market capitalization of Rs. 89,420 cr, the shares of Waaree Energies Ltd were closed at around Rs. 3,112 per share. It has delivered a return of 40 percent in 3 months.
Waaree Energies posted strong financial results for FY25, driven by robust growth in revenue and profitability. In Q4, revenue rose 38% YoY to Rs.4,141 crore, while PAT surged 255% to Rs.648 crore. For the full year, revenue stood at Rs.14,846 crore (up 28%), with PAT nearly doubling to Rs.1,932 crore. It has reported a ROCE and ROE of 27.6% and 35.1%. The performance highlights the company’s solid execution and rising presence in the renewable energy sector.
Endurance Technologies Ltd
Endurance Technologies is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of aluminium die casting (including alloy wheel), suspension, transmission, braking and embedded electronic products with operations spread across India and Europe with 19 plants in India and 12 in Europe.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 36,876 cr, the shares of Endurance Technologies Ltd. closed around Rs. 2,623 per share. It has delivered a return of 42 percent in the last 3 months.
The company has maintained a stable return profile with a ROCE of 18.2% and ROE of 15.5%, while also consistently offering a healthy dividend payout ratio of 16.3%.
SBFC Finance Ltd
Incorporated in 2008, SBFC Finance Limited is a systemically important NBFC (NBFC-ND-SI) offering Secured MSME Loans and Loans against Gold.The company has maintained a ROCE and ROE of 11.6% each and has achieved strong profit growth with a 5-year CAGR of 57.6%.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 12,900 cr, the shares of SBFC Finance Ltd. closed around Rs. 119 per share. It has delivered a return of 33 percent in the last 3 months.
SBFC Finance delivered solid Q4 FY25 results, driven by healthy growth in disbursements, profitability, and asset under management (AUM). AUM stood at Rs.8,747 crore, reflecting a 28% YoY and 7% QoQ rise, while disbursements reached Rs.766 crore, up 6% YoY and 10% QoQ. The company reported a 29% YoY increase in PAT at Rs.94 crore. Branch expansion also continued, with 205 branches, adding 22 YoY and 8 QoQ.
Operationally, the company improved efficiency with yields at 17.88% and spreads at 8.53%, both rising YoY and QoQ. Although gross NPAs increased slightly to 2.74%, overall asset quality remains under control. Operating expenses to average AUM improved to 4.62%, while return metrics such as RoA AUM and RoATE stood at 4.52% and 13.14%, respectively, showing continued strength in operational profitability.
EID Parry (India) Ltd
EID Parry is engaged in Sugar, Nutraceuticals and ethanol production. It also has a significant presence in the Farm Inputs business including Bio pesticides through its subsidiary, Coromandel International Limited.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 20,500 cr, the shares of EID Parry (India) Ltd. were closed around Rs. 1,152 per share. It has delivered a return of 48 percent in the last 3 months.
The company posted a ROCE of 17.4% and an ROE of 10.1%. Operating profit increased from Rs.2,588 crore in FY24 to Rs.2,633 crore in FY25, while net profit rose from Rs.1,618 crore to Rs.1,773 crore over the same period.
Written by Manideep Appana
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