{"id":316348,"date":"2026-10-19T12:19:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T06:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=316348"},"modified":"2026-10-19T12:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T06:49:24","slug":"largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Largecap Professionally Managed Stocks to Watch for Future Multibagger Potential: ICICI Bank, L&#038;T and ITC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>ICICI Bank Rs 1,397. L&amp;T Rs 3,627.10. ITC Rs 263.50. Market caps from Rs 3.27 lakh crore to Rs 9.62 lakh crore. Data as of 16 Oct 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC are the 3 picks in this professionally managed stocks watchlist, with market caps between Rs 3.27 lakh crore and Rs 9.62 lakh crore. ICICI Bank stands out for the fastest profit growth, 22.29% a year since FY22, while L&amp;T offers the biggest five-year price gain at 104.68%. PE ratios run from 16.09 to 25.49, so compare each one with its industry PE before investing. All figures are as of 16 October 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Professionally managed stocks to watch for multibagger potential start with a simple filter: size, a clean financial record and earnings that keep growing. ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC meet that test, with market caps from Rs 3.27 lakh crore to Rs 9.62 lakh crore and ICICI Bank offering the fastest profit growth, 22.29% a year since FY22. These companies have no promoter group, so they are run by professional boards and owned by a broad base of institutions and investors.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers large companies that report zero promoter holding in the latest shareholding pattern and have complete, verifiable financials, ranked by market capitalisation. Each company has a market cap above Rs 1 lakh crore. Investors screening professionally managed stocks usually begin with size and balance sheet strength, and this list follows the same logic. All figures are as of 16 October 2026 and are drawn from NSE and BSE data and company filings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&#038;utm_medium=professionally-managed-stocks\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_Are_Professionally_Managed_Stocks_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\" title=\"What Are Professionally Managed Stocks and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?\">What Are Professionally Managed Stocks and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Professionally_Managed_Stocks_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_ROE_and_Price_to_Book\" title=\"Professionally Managed Stocks at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE, ROE and Price to Book\">Professionally Managed Stocks at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE, ROE and Price to Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#ICICI_Bank_2229_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\" title=\"ICICI Bank: 22.29% Profit CAGR Since FY22\">ICICI Bank: 22.29% Profit CAGR Since FY22<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#L_T_Five-Year_Gain_of_10468\" title=\"L&amp;T: Five-Year Gain of 104.68%\">L&amp;T: Five-Year Gain of 104.68%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#ITC_Return_on_Equity_of_2853\" title=\"ITC: Return on Equity of 28.53%\">ITC: Return on Equity of 28.53%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Professionally_Managed_Stocks_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\" title=\"Professionally Managed Stocks: Financial Comparison on Growth and Margins\">Professionally Managed Stocks: Financial Comparison on Growth and Margins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Institutional_Holding_in_ICICI_Bank_L_T_and_ITC\" title=\"Institutional Holding in ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC\">Institutional Holding in ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Risks_to_Weigh_in_Professionally_Managed_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Weigh in Professionally Managed Stocks\">Risks to Weigh in Professionally Managed Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_to_Choose_Between_Professionally_Managed_Stocks\" title=\"How to Choose Between Professionally Managed Stocks\">How to Choose Between Professionally Managed Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Professionally_Managed_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Professionally Managed Stocks to Watch\">Frequently Asked Questions on Professionally Managed Stocks to Watch<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Which_are_the_best_professionally_managed_stocks_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\" title=\"Which are the best professionally managed stocks to watch for multibagger potential?\">Which are the best professionally managed stocks to watch for multibagger potential?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Is_ITC_a_good_stock_for_long-term_investors\" title=\"Is ITC a good stock for long-term investors?\">Is ITC a good stock for long-term investors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Can_ICICI_Bank_become_a_multibagger_from_here\" title=\"Can ICICI Bank become a multibagger from here?\">Can ICICI Bank become a multibagger from here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_is_the_market_cap_of_ICICI_Bank_L_T_and_ITC\" title=\"What is the market cap of ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC?\">What is the market cap of ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_professionally_managed_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in professionally managed stocks?\">What are the risks of investing in professionally managed stocks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Why_is_ICICI_Bank_trading_at_a_PE_of_1609\" title=\"Why is ICICI Bank trading at a PE of 16.09?\">Why is ICICI Bank trading at a PE of 16.09?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-professionally-managed-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_much_do_institutions_hold_in_ICICI_Bank_L_T_and_ITC\" title=\"How much do institutions hold in ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC?\">How much do institutions hold in ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Professionally_Managed_Stocks_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\"><\/span><strong>What Are Professionally Managed Stocks and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Professionally managed stocks are shares of companies that have no promoter group holding a controlling stake. Ownership is spread across mutual funds, insurers, foreign investors and retail shareholders, and professional managers run the business.<\/p>\n<p>Widely held companies tend to have strong disclosure and governance because large institutions watch them closely. Businesses that combine such ownership with rising profit and healthy returns are the ones investors compare in professionally managed stocks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professionally_Managed_Stocks_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_ROE_and_Price_to_Book\"><\/span><strong>Professionally Managed Stocks at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE, ROE and Price to Book<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prices are closing prices as of 16 October 2026. ICICI Bank has the lowest PE of the group at 16.09, while ITC posts the highest return on equity at 28.53%.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Stock<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Market Cap (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">PE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Industry PE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">ROE<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Price to Book<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">52-Week Range (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/icicibank\/icici-bank-ltd-share-price-today\">ICICI Bank<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,397<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9,61,516<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.09<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">12.05<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">15.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2.57<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,187.60 to 1,480.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lt\/larsen-and-toubro-ltd-share-price-today\">Larsen &amp; Toubro<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,627.10<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">5,00,275<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">25.49<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">22.89<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">14.72%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4.58<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,288.10 to 4,440.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/itc\/itc-ltd-share-price-today\">ITC<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">263.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,27,360<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.22<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">34.68<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">28.53%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4.51<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">253.15 to 426.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ICICI_Bank_2229_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\"><\/span><strong>ICICI Bank: 22.29% Profit CAGR Since FY22<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ICICI Bank is one of the largest private sector banks in India, with a strong retail and digital franchise. It reported FY26 total income of Rs 3,12,118.36 crore, up 5.95% year on year, and net profit of Rs 57,673.39 crore, up 5.98%. Net profit has compounded at 22.29% a year since FY22, while total income has grown 18.64% a year.<\/p>\n<p>In the June 2026 quarter, total income rose 6.86% to Rs 79,689.22 crore and net profit grew 12.62% to Rs 16,209.74 crore. The share price has gained 85.57% over five years. Foreign investors raised their holding from 45.56% in September 2025 to 50.44% in September 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 16.09 against an industry PE of 12.05, with a return on equity of 15.00%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"L_T_Five-Year_Gain_of_10468\"><\/span><strong>L&amp;T: Five-Year Gain of 104.68%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Larsen &amp; Toubro is the largest engineering and construction company in India, with additional businesses in IT services and infrastructure projects. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 2,91,635.04 crore, up 12.23% year on year, and net profit of Rs 19,159.40 crore, up 8.32%. Net profit has compounded at 16.81% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 16.41% a year. Operating margin was 14.13% in FY26.<\/p>\n<p>The stock trades at a PE of 25.49 against an industry PE of 22.89, with a return on equity of 14.72%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 8.12% to Rs 70,318.47 crore and net profit grew 15.20% to Rs 4,982.85 crore. The share price has gained 104.68% over five years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ITC_Return_on_Equity_of_2853\"><\/span><strong>ITC: Return on Equity of 28.53%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ITC combines cigarettes with FMCG, paperboards, packaging and agri-business. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 81,294.27 crore, up 4.41% year on year, and net profit of Rs 21,018.15 crore, up 4.90%. Net profit has compounded at 7.91% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 6.79% a year. Operating margin was 33.18% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.03, which keeps interest costs low.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue for the June 2026 quarter rose 26.74% to Rs 30,179.01 crore, at an operating margin of 21.52%. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 47.41% in September 2025 to 49.82% in September 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 16.22 against an industry PE of 34.68, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 28.53%. The dividend yield is 5.55%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professionally_Managed_Stocks_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\"><\/span><strong>Professionally Managed Stocks: Financial Comparison on Growth and Margins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table compares scale and growth across these professionally managed stocks. Latest quarter means the most recent reported quarter for each company, and only metrics that are positive for every company are shown.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Stock<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Total Income (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Net Profit (Rs Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Income Growth (YoY)<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">4-Year Income CAGR<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">4-Year Net Profit CAGR<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">ICICI Bank<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,12,118.36<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">57,673.39<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">5.95%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">18.64%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">22.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">L&amp;T<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,91,635.04<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">19,159.40<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">12.23%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.41%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">ITC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">81,294.27<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">21,018.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4.41%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">6.79%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">7.91%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Check the Univest Screener for live data on these professionally managed stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Holding_in_ICICI_Bank_L_T_and_ITC\"><\/span><strong>Institutional Holding in ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Institutional holding shows who is backing these professionally managed stocks alongside the promoter. The table uses the latest reported quarter for each. ICICI Bank has the deepest institutional backing, with FII and DII together holding 92.22% as of September 2026. Domestic institutions increased their holding over the past year in ITC (from 47.41% to 49.82%).<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Stock<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Promoter<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">FII<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">DII<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Public<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Quarter<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">ICICI Bank<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Nil<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">50.44%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">41.78%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">7.78%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">L&amp;T<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Nil<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">19.13%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">43.02%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">37.85%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">ITC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Nil<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">33.22%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">49.82%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.96%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Weigh_in_Professionally_Managed_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Weigh in Professionally Managed Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being careful with professionally managed stocks means looking at what can slow the story as well as what can speed it up. Four points matter most:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Companies without a promoter can see sharper moves when large funds buy or sell.<\/li>\n<li>Compare valuation with growth before investing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation:<\/strong> ICICI Bank trades at a PE of 16.09 against an industry PE of 12.05, so earnings need to keep growing to support the price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concentration:<\/strong> Holding all 3 names puts the allocation in one sector, so size each position to match your risk appetite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_Between_Professionally_Managed_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose Between Professionally Managed Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picking from professionally managed stocks comes down to four checks, applied in order.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Check asset quality and net interest margin first, then return on equity and price to book. Debt-to-equity does not apply to lenders.<\/li>\n<li>Compare each PE with the industry PE (12.05 to 34.68) and ask whether the growth rate justifies any gap.<\/li>\n<li>Track institutional holding, quarterly profit growth and the return on equity in every result.<\/li>\n<li>Stagger entries across quarters and review institutional holding every reporting season.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&#038;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC live prices.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among professionally managed stocks, ICICI Bank stands out for the fastest profit growth, 22.29% a year since FY22, L&amp;T for the biggest five-year price gain at 104.68% and ITC for the highest return on equity at 28.53%. Which one suits a portfolio depends on how much valuation risk it can carry, so staggering entries and reviewing each quarterly result is a sound habit. Investors comparing professionally managed stocks should rank them on growth, financial strength and the price paid, and anyone who wants personalised guidance can consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Professionally_Managed_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Professionally Managed Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_professionally_managed_stocks_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best professionally managed stocks to watch for multibagger potential?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC are the 3 names this list highlights, with market caps of Rs 9,61,516 crore, Rs 5,00,275 crore and Rs 3,27,360 crore respectively. ICICI Bank is notable for the fastest profit growth, 22.29% a year since FY22. L&amp;T stands out for the biggest five-year price gain at 104.68%. ITC offers the highest return on equity at 28.53%. These are watchlist names for professionally managed stocks, not recommendations, so match each one to your own risk profile and time horizon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ITC_a_good_stock_for_long-term_investors\"><\/span><strong>Is ITC a good stock for long-term investors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ITC has a return on equity of 28.53%, a PE of 16.22 against an industry PE of 34.68 and a market cap of Rs 3,27,360 crore. Net profit has compounded at 7.91% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 4.41% while June 2026 quarter revenue grew 26.74%. Long-term returns in professionally managed stocks depend on earnings growth and the price paid at entry, so staggering purchases and consulting a SEBI-registered advisor is sensible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ICICI_Bank_become_a_multibagger_from_here\"><\/span><strong>Can ICICI Bank become a multibagger from here?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Bank has already gained 85.57% in five years, so another multi-fold move would need sustained earnings growth. A multibagger outcome in professionally managed stocks requires earnings to keep growing faster than the market for several years. Net profit has compounded at 22.29% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 5.95%. At a PE of 16.09 against an industry PE of 12.05, valuation should be checked against that growth before investing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_cap_of_ICICI_Bank_L_T_and_ITC\"><\/span><strong>What is the market cap of ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As of 16 October 2026, ICICI Bank has a market cap of Rs 9,61,516 crore, L&amp;T has a market cap of Rs 5,00,275 crore and ITC has a market cap of Rs 3,27,360 crore. All of them qualify as largecaps. Market cap changes daily with the share price, so check the latest figure on the Univest Screener or on NSE before taking a decision on professionally managed stocks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_professionally_managed_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in professionally managed stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks are heavy selling by large funds, valuations that already reflect strong ownership and a change in market mood. Companies with steady earnings growth and strong balance sheets handle these better. ICICI Bank trades at a PE of 16.09 against an industry PE of 12.05, so earnings growth needs to hold up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_ICICI_Bank_trading_at_a_PE_of_1609\"><\/span><strong>Why is ICICI Bank trading at a PE of 16.09?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> ICICI Bank&#8217;s PE of 16.09 compares with an industry PE of 12.05. The market is paying a premium for a return on equity of 15.00%, profit growth of 22.29% a year since FY22 and latest-quarter profit growth of 12.62%, which also means the stock is more sensitive if growth slows. Investors in professionally managed stocks who are comfortable with higher valuation risk may prefer to stagger purchases instead of investing in one go.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_institutions_hold_in_ICICI_Bank_L_T_and_ITC\"><\/span><strong>How much do institutions hold in ICICI Bank, L&amp;T and ITC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As of the latest reported quarter, FII and DII together hold 92.22% of ICICI Bank (50.44% and 41.78%), 62.15% of L&amp;T (19.13% and 43.02%) and 83.04% of ITC (33.22% and 49.82%). 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