Synopsis:
Three stocks have delivered up to 5,188 percent returns in just one year, turning small investments into massive portfolio value. These names benefitted from sharp earnings traction, sector tailwinds, balance sheet repair and strong market interest, making them among the biggest wealth creators of the past twelve months.
Three India listed companies across infrastructure EPC, industrial packaging and new-age digital sectors have delivered extraordinary wealth creation in the past 12 months, with returns shooting up to as high as 5,188% in one year. These companies benefited from strong earnings momentum, sector demand tailwinds, better balance sheet positioning and favourable market sentiment making them some of the biggest outperformers in the past year..
GHV Infra Projects Ltd
GHV Infra is an EPC company mainly focused on roads and highways. It works on national highways, state highways and airport runway projects under EPC and HAM formats. The business benefits from the strong government push and long term capex allocation towards infrastructure development.
With market capitalization of Rs. 2,513 cr, the shares of GHV Infra Ltd are closed at Rs. 348.60 per share, from its previous close of Rs. 345.15 per share. Over the last one year, the stock has skyrocketed 5,188%, rising from Rs 6.43 on November 5, 2024 to current levels.
The company reported strong numbers for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Revenue jumped 128% QoQ to Rs. 183.76 cr, while PBT surged 151% to Rs. 15.84 cr. PAT also grew sharply by 138% to Rs. 11.22 cr. EPS stood at Rs. 1.56 for Q2 FY26. The company is delivering exceptionally high return ratios, with ROCE at 68.5% and ROE at 82.1%.
East India Drums & Barrels Manufacturing Ltd
East India Drums & Barrels manufactures industrial packaging such as steel drums, barrels and containers used by chemical, petrochemical, paint, lubricant and FMCG companies. Demand for its products grows as India’s manufacturing, exports and logistics ecosystem expands.
With market capitalization of Rs. 181 cr, the shares of East India Drums & Barrels Manufacturing Ltd are closed at Rs. 122.75 per share, from its previous close of Rs. 117.40 per share. Over the last one year, the stock has skyrocketed 1,751%, rising from Rs 6.32 on November 4, 2024 to current levels.
Sales of the company slightly grew from Rs. 65.67 cr in Q4FY25 to Rs. 65.82 cr in Q1FY26. Operating profit rose to Rs. 4.86 cr from Rs. 3.81 cr. Net profit increased from Rs. 0.88 cr to Rs. 1.27 cr over the same period. The company is showcasing strong return ratios, with ROCE at 35.0% and ROE at 54.3%.
String Metaverse Ltd
String Metaverse operates in the digital, gaming and virtual environment space. The company focuses on building content and platforms within the augmented reality and metaverse ecosystem. It is positioned in a high growth new-age digital theme where adoption is expected to increase over the coming years.
With market capitalization of Rs. 3,395 cr, the shares of String Metaverse Ltd are closed at Rs. 291.55 per share, from its previous close of Rs. 306.85 per share. Over the last one year, the stock has skyrocketed 1,939%, rising from Rs 14.30 on November 5, 2024 to current levels.
Sales of the company grew from Rs. 154 cr in Q4FY25 to Rs. 199 cr in Q1FY26. Operating profit rose to Rs. 22 cr from Rs. 16 cr. Net profit increased from Rs. 13 cr to Rs. 18 cr over the same period. The company is almost debt-free and maintains healthy return ratios, with ROCE at 26.0% and ROE at 25.8%
Written by Manideep Appana
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