{"id":317040,"date":"2026-10-19T15:23:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T09:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=317040"},"modified":"2026-10-19T15:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T09:53:54","slug":"largecap-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Largecap Low PEG Stocks to Watch for Future Multibagger Potential: NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>NTPC Rs 315.15. Hindustan Zinc Rs 540. Muthoot Finance Rs 2,598.30. Market caps from Rs 1.04 lakh crore to Rs 3.04 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;\">NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance are the 3 picks in this low PEG stocks watchlist, with market caps between Rs 1.04 lakh crore and Rs 3.04 lakh crore. NTPC stands out for the biggest five-year price gain at 110.40%, while Hindustan Zinc offers the highest return on equity at 61.13%. PE ratios run from 9.06 to 13.12, so compare each one with its industry PE before investing. All figures are as of 16 October 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Low PEG stocks to watch for multibagger potential start with a simple filter: size, a clean financial record and earnings that keep growing. NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance meet that test, with market caps from Rs 1.04 lakh crore to Rs 3.04 lakh crore and NTPC offering the biggest five-year price gain at 110.40%. Each company&#8217;s PE ratio is less than half of its FY26 net profit growth rate, which gives a PEG ratio below 0.5.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers large companies whose PE ratio is lower than half of their FY26 net profit growth rate, with complete, verifiable financials, ranked by market capitalisation. Each company has a market cap above Rs 1 lakh crore. Investors screening low PEG 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=low-peg-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\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 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Stocks and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?\">What Are Low PEG 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Low_PEG_Stocks_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_ROE_and_Price_to_Book\" title=\"Low PEG Stocks at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE, ROE and Price to Book\">Low PEG 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#NTPC_Five-Year_Gain_of_11040\" title=\"NTPC: Five-Year Gain of 110.40%\">NTPC: Five-Year Gain of 110.40%<\/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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Hindustan_Zinc_Return_on_Equity_of_6113\" title=\"Hindustan Zinc: Return on Equity of 61.13%\">Hindustan Zinc: Return on Equity of 61.13%<\/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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Muthoot_Finance_2736_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\" title=\"Muthoot Finance: 27.36% Profit CAGR Since FY22\">Muthoot Finance: 27.36% 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Low_PEG_Stocks_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\" title=\"Low PEG Stocks: Financial Comparison on Growth and Margins\">Low PEG 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Institutional_Holding_in_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_and_Muthoot_Finance\" title=\"Institutional Holding in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance\">Institutional Holding in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance<\/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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Risks_to_Weigh_in_Low_PEG_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Weigh in Low PEG Stocks\">Risks to Weigh in Low PEG 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_to_Choose_Between_Low_PEG_Stocks\" title=\"How to Choose Between Low PEG Stocks\">How to Choose Between Low PEG 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-low-peg-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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Low_PEG_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Low PEG Stocks to Watch\">Frequently Asked Questions on Low PEG 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Which_are_the_best_low_PEG_stocks_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\" title=\"Which are the best low PEG stocks to watch for multibagger potential?\">Which are the best low PEG 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Is_Hindustan_Zinc_a_good_stock_for_long-term_investors\" title=\"Is Hindustan Zinc a good stock for long-term investors?\">Is Hindustan Zinc 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Can_Muthoot_Finance_become_a_multibagger_from_here\" title=\"Can Muthoot Finance become a multibagger from here?\">Can Muthoot Finance 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_is_the_market_cap_of_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_and_Muthoot_Finance\" title=\"What is the market cap of NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance?\">What is the market cap of NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance?<\/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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_low_PEG_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in low PEG stocks?\">What are the risks of investing in low PEG 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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Is_Muthoot_Finance_trading_below_its_industry_PE\" title=\"Is Muthoot Finance trading below its industry PE?\">Is Muthoot Finance trading below its industry PE?<\/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-low-peg-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_much_do_institutions_hold_in_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_and_Muthoot_Finance\" title=\"How much do institutions hold in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance?\">How much do institutions hold in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Low_PEG_Stocks_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\"><\/span><strong>What Are Low PEG Stocks and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Low PEG stocks are shares whose price to earnings ratio is small compared with how fast profit is growing. The PEG ratio divides the PE by the growth rate, and a value below 1 is usually seen as attractive.<\/p>\n<p>A PEG below 0.5 means the market is paying little for each point of growth. Businesses that keep growing profit at this pace are the ones investors compare in low PEG stocks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_PEG_Stocks_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_ROE_and_Price_to_Book\"><\/span><strong>Low PEG 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. Muthoot Finance has the lowest PE of the group at 9.06, while Hindustan Zinc posts the highest return on equity at 61.13%.<\/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\/ntpc\/ntpc-ltd-share-price-today\">NTPC<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">315.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,04,475<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">10.75<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">21.61<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">13.31%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">305.70 to 414.40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/hindzinc\/hindustan-zinc-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Zinc<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">540<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,23,984<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">13.12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">12.27<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">61.13%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.90<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">412.25 to 609.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/muthootfin\/muthoot-finance-ltd-share-price-today\">Muthoot Finance<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,598.30<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,03,780<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.06<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">17.97<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">28.01%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,545.00 to 4,149.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NTPC_Five-Year_Gain_of_11040\"><\/span><strong>NTPC: Five-Year Gain of 110.40%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NTPC is India&#8217;s largest power generation company and is growing its renewable energy portfolio. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 1,89,798.56 crore and net profit of Rs 30,009.98 crore, up 48.19%. Net profit has compounded at 18.01% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 8.89% a year. Operating margin was 32.45% in FY26.<\/p>\n<p>In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 6.94% to Rs 51,141.51 crore and net profit grew 12.90% to Rs 6,896.44 crore. The share price has gained 110.40% over five years. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 28.92% in June 2025 to 29.44% in June 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 10.75 against an industry PE of 21.61, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 13.31%. The dividend yield is 2.87%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hindustan_Zinc_Return_on_Equity_of_6113\"><\/span><strong>Hindustan Zinc: Return on Equity of 61.13%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hindustan Zinc is among the world&#8217;s largest integrated zinc producers and also produces lead and silver. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 41,934 crore, up 19.59% year on year, and net profit of Rs 13,832 crore, up 33.60%. Net profit has compounded at 9.48% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 8.15% a year. Operating margin was 56.75% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.39.<\/p>\n<p>The stock trades at a PE of 13.12 against an industry PE of 12.27, with a return on equity of 61.13%. The dividend yield is 1.89%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 74.70% to Rs 14,063 crore and net profit grew 144.81% to Rs 5,469 crore. Foreign investors raised their holding from 1.31% in September 2025 to 2.36% in September 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muthoot_Finance_2736_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\"><\/span><strong>Muthoot Finance: 27.36% Profit CAGR Since FY22<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Muthoot Finance is India&#8217;s largest gold loan NBFC by loan assets, with a branch network across the country. It reported FY26 total income of Rs 31,263.41 crore, up 54.27% year on year, and net profit of Rs 10,606.87 crore, up 98.17%. Net profit has compounded at 27.36% a year since FY22, while total income has grown 26.42% a year.<\/p>\n<p>In the June 2026 quarter, total income rose 34.48% to Rs 8,694.81 crore and net profit grew 43.08% to Rs 2,824.84 crore. The share price has gained 67.76% over five years. Foreign investors raised their holding from 10.84% in June 2025 to 11.61% in June 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 9.06 against an industry PE of 17.97, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 28.01%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_PEG_Stocks_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\"><\/span><strong>Low PEG 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 low PEG 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;\">Revenue (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;\">4-Year Revenue 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<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Latest Quarter Revenue Growth<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">NTPC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,89,798.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">30,009.98<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">8.89%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">18.01%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">6.94%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Hindustan Zinc<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">41,934<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">13,832<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">8.15%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.48%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">74.70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Muthoot Finance<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">31,263.41<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">10,606.87<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">26.42%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">27.36%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">34.48%<\/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 low PEG stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Holding_in_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_and_Muthoot_Finance\"><\/span><strong>Institutional Holding in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Institutional holding shows who is backing these low PEG stocks alongside the promoter. The table uses the latest reported quarter for each. NTPC has the deepest institutional backing, with FII and DII together holding 45.74% as of June 2026. Domestic institutions increased their holding over the past year in NTPC (from 28.92% to 29.44%).<\/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;\">NTPC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">51.10%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.30%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">29.44%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3.15%<\/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;\">Hindustan Zinc<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">60.71%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2.36%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4.85%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">32.07%<\/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;\">Muthoot Finance<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">73.35%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">11.61%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">10.76%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4.29%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Weigh_in_Low_PEG_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Weigh in Low PEG Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being careful with low PEG 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>PEG depends on growth that may not repeat.<\/li>\n<li>Cyclical earnings can distort the ratio.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation:<\/strong> Hindustan Zinc trades at a PE of 13.12 against an industry PE of 12.27, 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_Low_PEG_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose Between Low PEG Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picking from low PEG stocks comes down to four checks, applied in order.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Check balance sheet strength first, and prefer a debt-to-equity ratio below 1 for non-financial companies.<\/li>\n<li>Compare each PE with the industry PE (12.27 to 21.61) and ask whether the growth rate justifies any gap.<\/li>\n<li>Track the PE ratio, net 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 NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance 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 low PEG stocks, NTPC stands out for the biggest five-year price gain at 110.40%, Hindustan Zinc for the highest return on equity at 61.13% and Muthoot Finance for the fastest profit growth, 27.36% a year since FY22. 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 low PEG 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_Low_PEG_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Low PEG Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_low_PEG_stocks_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best low PEG stocks to watch for multibagger potential?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance are the 3 names this list highlights, with market caps of Rs 3,04,475 crore, Rs 2,23,984 crore and Rs 1,03,780 crore respectively. NTPC is notable for the biggest five-year price gain at 110.40%. Hindustan Zinc stands out for the highest return on equity at 61.13%. Muthoot Finance offers the fastest profit growth, 27.36% a year since FY22. These are watchlist names for low PEG 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_Hindustan_Zinc_a_good_stock_for_long-term_investors\"><\/span><strong>Is Hindustan Zinc a good stock for long-term investors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Hindustan Zinc has a return on equity of 61.13%, a PE of 13.12 against an industry PE of 12.27 and a market cap of Rs 2,23,984 crore. Net profit has compounded at 9.48% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 19.59% while June 2026 quarter net profit grew 144.81%. Long-term returns in low PEG 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_Muthoot_Finance_become_a_multibagger_from_here\"><\/span><strong>Can Muthoot Finance become a multibagger from here?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Muthoot Finance has already gained 67.76% in five years, so another multi-fold move would need sustained earnings growth. A multibagger outcome in low PEG stocks requires earnings to keep growing faster than the market for several years. Net profit has compounded at 27.36% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 54.27%. At a PE of 9.06 against an industry PE of 17.97, valuation should be checked against that growth before investing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_cap_of_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_and_Muthoot_Finance\"><\/span><strong>What is the market cap of NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As of 16 October 2026, NTPC has a market cap of Rs 3,04,475 crore, Hindustan Zinc has a market cap of Rs 2,23,984 crore and Muthoot Finance has a market cap of Rs 1,03,780 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 low PEG stocks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_low_PEG_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in low PEG stocks?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks are growth that eases from a high base, cyclical earnings and policy changes. Companies with steady cash flows and strong balance sheets handle these better. Hindustan Zinc trades at a PE of 13.12 against an industry PE of 12.27, so earnings growth needs to hold up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Muthoot_Finance_trading_below_its_industry_PE\"><\/span><strong>Is Muthoot Finance trading below its industry PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Muthoot Finance trades at a PE of 9.06 against an industry PE of 17.97. A lower PE means investors pay less for each rupee of earnings, but it should be read with growth (net profit has compounded at 27.36% a year since FY22 and FY26 revenue rose 54.27%) and balance sheet strength before drawing a conclusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_institutions_hold_in_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_and_Muthoot_Finance\"><\/span><strong>How much do institutions hold in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance?<\/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 45.74% of NTPC (16.30% and 29.44%), 7.21% of Hindustan Zinc (2.36% and 4.85%) and 22.37% of Muthoot Finance (11.61% and 10.76%). 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