Synopsis:
Low-beta stocks are less volatile than the market, providing stability and lower risk for cautious investors.
A stock that has a beta of less than 1 means it is less volatile than the overall market. This is important for investors who want lower risk, especially during an uncertain market, because such investments are likely to lose less value when the market drops.
The following five companies have a beta less than 1:
1. Abbott India Limited
Abbott India Limited sells pharmaceutical products through independent distributors primarily within India. It focuses on delivering quality healthcare by offering a combination of global and locally developed products for people in India.
Its in-house research and medical teams work on product and clinical development designed specifically to meet the healthcare needs of the Indian market. With a market capitalization of Rs.64,384.11 crore, the shares of Abbott India Limited closed at Rs.30,299.40, down by 2.02 percent from the previous day’s closing price of Rs.30,922.65.
In the first quarter of FY25, the company’s revenue from operations is Rs.1,558 crore that rose to Rs.1,738 crore in the same quarter of FY26. Net profit also rose to Rs.366 crore from Rs.328 crore for the same period.
The firm’s return on equity stands at 35.7 percent, while return on capital employed stands at 46.2 percent. With a P/E ratio of 45.33 and an industry average of 37.26. One-year beta of the firm is 0.72.
2. Sundaram Finance Limited
Sundaram Finance Limited provides hire purchase and lease financing for commercial vehicles, cars, and machinery. Today, it has a broad presence across various sectors, including mutual funds, housing finance, general insurance, IT, business process outsourcing, and retail distribution of different financial products and services.
With a market capitalization of Rs.50,792.80 crore, the shares of Sundaram Finance Limited closed at Rs.4,571.65, down by 0.28 percent from the previous day’s closing price of Rs.4,584.50
In the first quarter of FY25, the company’s revenue from operations is Rs.1,952 crore that rose to Rs. 2,349 crore in the same quarter of FY26. Net profit also rose to Rs.475 crore from Rs.435 crore for the same period.
The firm’s return on equity stands at 15.3 percent, while return on capital employed stands at 9.64 percent. With a P/E ratio of 25.64 and an industry average of 23.60. One-year beta of the firm is 0.70.
3. Phoenix Mills Limited
Phoenix Mills Limited is involved in running and managing shopping malls, developing commercial and residential properties, and operating hotels in India. The Group operates in several cities, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Agra, Indore, Lucknow, Bareilly, Ahmedabad, Surat, Coimbatore, CMR, and Thane.
With a market capitalization of Rs.58,276.26 crore, the shares of Phoenix Mills Limited closed at Rs.1,629.85, up by 0.26 percent from the previous day’s closing price of Rs.1,625.
In the first quarter of FY25, the company’s revenue from operations was Rs.904 crore, and rose to Rs.953 crore in the same quarter of FY26. Net profit also rose to Rs.321 crore from Rs.315 crore for the same period.
The firm’s return on equity stands at 9.36 percent, while return on capital employed stands at 10.8 percent. With a P/E ratio of 57.80 and an industry average of 39.63. One-year beta of the firm is 0.49.
4. 3M India Limited
3M India Limited operates through four main segments: Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer.In India, the company runs manufacturing plants in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Pune, along with a research and development center in Bangalore.
With a market capitalization of Rs.33,721.03 crore, the shares of 3M India Limited closed at Rs.29,934.15, down by 1.51 percent from the previous day’s closing price of Rs.30,393.25.
In the first quarter of FY25, the company’s revenue from operations was Rs.1,047 crore, which rose to Rs.1,196 crore in the same quarter of FY26. Net profit also rose to Rs.178 crore from Rs.157 crore for the same period.
The firm’s return on equity stands at 23.8 percent, while return on capital employed stands at 38.2 percent. With a P/E ratio of 69.31 and an industry average of 25.83. One-year beta of the firm is 0.77.
5. Gillette India Limited
Gillette India Limited makes and sells packaged consumer products in the grooming and oral care categories under multiple brands. It sells the products through drugstores, department stores, supermarkets, large retailers, and membership clubs.
With a market capitalization of Rs.33,818.08 crore, the shares of Gillette India Limited closed at Rs.10,378.35, up by 4.37 percent from the previous day’s closing price of Rs.9,943.65.
In the first quarter of FY25, the company’s revenue from operations was Rs.645 crore, and rose to Rs.707 crore in the same quarter of FY26. Net profit also rose to Rs.146 crore from Rs.116 crore for the same period.
The firm’s return on equity stands at 41.6 percent, while return on capital employed stands at 56 percent. With a P/E ratio of 57.96 and an industry average of 52.89. One-year beta of the firm is 0.32.
Written by Jhanavi Sivakumar
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