Synopsis: Stocks such as ITC Hotels, Billionbrains Garage Ventures and others combine low debt levels with high operating profit margins, reflecting strong operational efficiency, healthy balance sheets, and robust earnings growth.
Companies that maintain low debt while generating high operating profit margins (OPM) often stand out for their efficient business models and disciplined financial management. Lower leverage reduces financial risk, while higher operating margins indicate the ability to convert a significant portion of revenue into operating profit.
These companies are from the hospitality, financial services, power exchange, banking software, and fintech sectors and have demonstrated this combination. Their strong operational efficiency and healthy balance sheets make them closely watched by investors seeking fundamentally strong businesses.
ITC Hotels Ltd
ITC Hotels Ltd is one of India’s leading hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of luxury, premium, and budget hotels under brands such as ITC Hotels, Welcomhotel, Fortune Hotels, and Storii. The company generates revenue from room bookings, food and beverage services, banquets, and hospitality-related offerings across India.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 33,535 cr, the shares of ITC Hotels Ltd closed at Rs. 161 per share, down from its previous close of Rs. 165.55 per share. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.01 and an operating profit margin (OPM) of 31%. Total borrowings stand at Rs. 74 crore, comprising Rs. 1 crore in short-term borrowings and Rs. 73 crore in lease liabilities.
On the financial front, it reported a healthy performance in Q1FY27. Revenue increased 15% YoY to Rs. 936 crore from Rs. 816 crore in Q1FY26, while EBITDA rose 19% YoY to Rs. 292 crore from Rs. 245 crore. Net profit grew 36% YoY to Rs. 182 crore compared to Rs. 134 crore in the year-ago period, with EPS increasing 36% to Rs. 0.87 from Rs. 0.64.
Jio Financial Services Ltd
Jio Financial Services Ltd is a diversified financial services company engaged in digital lending, payments, insurance distribution, asset management, wealth management, and financial technology solutions.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 1,56,560 cr, the shares of Jio Financial Services Ltd closed at Rs. 237.10 per share, up from its previous close of Rs. 236.15 per share. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16 and a strong operating profit margin (OPM) of 70%. Total borrowings stand at Rs. 21,768 crore, all of which are short-term borrowings.
On the financial front, it reported an exceptional performance in Q1FY27. Revenue surged 227% YoY to Rs. 2,004 crore from Rs. 612 crore in Q1FY26, while EBITDA jumped 206% YoY to Rs. 1,397 crore from Rs. 457 crore. Net profit increased 155% YoY to Rs. 830 crore compared to Rs. 325 crore in the year-ago period, with EPS rising 147% to Rs. 1.26 from Rs. 0.51.
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX) is India’s leading electronic power trading platform, facilitating the trading of electricity, renewable energy certificates (RECs), energy-saving certificates (ESCerts), and green energy.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 11,871 cr, the shares of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd closed at Rs. 132.10 per share, up from its previous close of Rs. 126.65 per share. The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 and an operating profit margin (OPM) of 83%. Total borrowings stand at Rs. 11 crore, entirely comprising lease liabilities.
On the financial front, it reported a steady performance in Q1FY27. Revenue increased 11% YoY to Rs. 156 crore from Rs. 140 crore in Q1FY26, while EBITDA rose 14% YoY to Rs. 130 crore from Rs. 114 crore. Net profit grew 12% YoY to Rs. 127 crore compared to Rs. 113 crore in the year-ago period, with EPS increasing 12% to Rs. 1.42 from Rs. 1.27.
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd (OFSS) is a global provider of banking and financial technology software. The company develops and implements core banking, digital banking, risk management, treasury, compliance, and financial crime prevention solutions for banks, financial institutions, and insurers worldwide.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 98,657 cr, the shares of Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd closed at Rs. 11330.60 per share, up from its previous close of Rs. 11,083.95 per share. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 and a robust operating profit margin (OPM) of 60%. Total borrowings stand at Rs. 32 crore, entirely comprising lease liabilities.
On the financial front, it reported an outstanding performance in Q1FY27. Revenue surged 69% YoY to Rs. 3,125 crore from Rs. 1,852 crore in Q1FY26, while EBITDA jumped 122% YoY to Rs. 1,876 crore from Rs. 846 crore. Net profit increased 121% YoY to Rs. 1,416 crore compared to Rs. 642 crore in the year-ago period, with EPS rising 120% to Rs. 162.57 from Rs. 73.87.
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd is a fintech company that operates financial education and investing platforms, including the Groww brand. The company offers services such as stock and mutual fund investing, ETFs, IPO investments, digital gold, and other wealth management products through its technology-driven platform.
With a market capitalisation of Rs. 1,22,523 cr, the shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Ltd closed at Rs. 195.30 per share, down from its previous close of Rs. 199.40 per share. The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03 and a healthy operating profit margin (OPM) of 65%. Total borrowings stand at Rs. 292 crore.
On the financial front, it reported a strong performance in Q1FY27. Revenue increased 66% YoY to Rs. 1,501 crore from Rs. 904 crore in Q1FY26, while EBITDA surged 101% YoY to Rs. 970 crore from Rs. 483 crore. Net profit jumped 94% YoY to Rs. 735 crore compared to Rs. 378 crore in the year-ago period. However, EPS declined 35% YoY to Rs. 1.17 from Rs. 1.81.
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