{"id":321308,"date":"2026-10-21T17:04:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=321308"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:34:30","slug":"largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Largecap Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent to Watch for Future Multibagger Potential: HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>HAL Rs 4,959. Eicher Motors Rs 7,349. Pidilite Rs 1,482.60. Cummins India Rs 4,612. Market caps from Rs 1.34 lakh crore to Rs 3.33 lakh crore. Data as of 20 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;\">HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India are the 4 picks in this near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent watchlist, with market caps between Rs 1.34 lakh crore and Rs 3.33 lakh crore. HAL stands out for the biggest five-year price gain at 607.71%, while Eicher Motors offers the fastest profit growth, 34.67% a year since FY22. PE ratios run from 33.62 to 57.31, so compare each one with its industry PE before investing. All figures are as of 20 October 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent to watch for multibagger potential start with a simple filter: size, a clean financial record and earnings that keep growing. HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India meet that test, with market caps from Rs 1.34 lakh crore to Rs 3.33 lakh crore and HAL offering the biggest five-year price gain at 607.71%. Each of these companies has a debt-to-equity ratio below 0.05 and a return on equity above 20 per cent, and net profit rose in FY26 and in the latest quarter.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers companies with a debt-to-equity ratio below 0.05 and a return on equity above 20 per cent, rising profit in FY26 and the latest quarter, market capitalisation above Rs 1,00,000 crore, and complete, verifiable financials, ranked by market capitalisation. Each company has a market cap above Rs 1 lakh crore. Investors screening near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent usually begin with size and balance sheet strength, and this list follows the same logic. All figures are as of 20 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=near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-per-cent\"><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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_Are_Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\" title=\"What Are Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?\">What Are Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent 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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_and_ROE\" title=\"Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE and ROE\">Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE and ROE<\/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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#HAL_Return_on_Equity_of_2221\" title=\"HAL: Return on Equity of 22.21%\">HAL: Return on Equity of 22.21%<\/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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Eicher_Motors_3467_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\" title=\"Eicher Motors: 34.67% Profit CAGR Since FY22\">Eicher Motors: 34.67% 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Pidilite_Return_on_Equity_of_2261\" title=\"Pidilite: Return on Equity of 22.61%\">Pidilite: Return on Equity of 22.61%<\/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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Cummins_India_2611_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\" title=\"Cummins India: 26.11% Profit CAGR Since FY22\">Cummins India: 26.11% 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\" title=\"Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent: Financial Comparison on Growth and Margins\">Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent: 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Institutional_Holding_in_HAL_Eicher_Motors_Pidilite_and_Cummins_India\" title=\"Institutional Holding in HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India\">Institutional Holding in HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India<\/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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Risks_to_Weigh_in_Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent\" title=\"Risks to Weigh in Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent\">Risks to Weigh in Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent<\/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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_to_Choose_Between_Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent\" title=\"How to Choose Between Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent\">How to Choose Between Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent<\/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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_to_Watch\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent to Watch\">Frequently Asked Questions on Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Which_are_the_best_near_debt-free_stocks_with_ROE_above_20_per_cent_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\" title=\"Which are the best near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent to watch for multibagger potential?\">Which are the best near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent 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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Is_Cummins_India_a_good_stock_for_long-term_investors\" title=\"Is Cummins India a good stock for long-term investors?\">Is Cummins India 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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Can_Eicher_Motors_become_a_multibagger_from_here\" title=\"Can Eicher Motors become a multibagger from here?\">Can Eicher Motors 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_is_the_market_cap_of_HAL_Eicher_Motors_Pidilite_and_Cummins_India\" title=\"What is the market cap of HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India?\">What is the market cap of HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India?<\/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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_near_debt-free_stocks_with_ROE_above_20_per_cent\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent?\">What are the risks of investing in near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent?<\/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-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Why_is_Pidilite_trading_at_a_PE_of_5731\" title=\"Why is Pidilite trading at a PE of 57.31?\">Why is Pidilite trading at a PE of 57.31?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-near-debt-free-stocks-with-roe-above-20-per-cent-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_much_do_institutions_hold_in_HAL_Eicher_Motors_Pidilite_and_Cummins_India\" title=\"How much do institutions hold in HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India?\">How much do institutions hold in HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\"><\/span><strong>What Are Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent are shares of companies that earn high returns without relying on borrowing. The four here cover defence aerospace, motorcycles, adhesives and engines.<\/p>\n<p>A clean balance sheet with high returns is a strong base for compounding. For near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent, rising profit is the common thread. A sensible way to study near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent is to look at profit growth, returns and valuation side by side. Below, each of near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent gets its own breakdown of growth, returns and valuation. Treat near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent as a research list, since share prices and rankings change with every earnings season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_and_ROE\"><\/span><strong>Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE and ROE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prices are closing prices as of 20 October 2026. Eicher Motors has the lowest PE of the group at 33.62, while Cummins India posts the highest return on equity at 27.87%.<\/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;\">Debt to Equity<\/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\/hal\/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd-share-price-today\">Hindustan Aeronautics<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4,959<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,33,050<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">35.73<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">48.59<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">22.21%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,479.10 to 5,149.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/eichermot\/eicher-motors-ltd-share-price-today\">Eicher Motors<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">7,349<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,94,090<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">33.62<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">23.82<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">21.97%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.02<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">6,442.00 to 8,230.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pidilitind\/pidilite-industries-ltd-share-price-today\">Pidilite Industries<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,482.60<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,53,351<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">57.31<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">36.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">22.61%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.04<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,259.00 to 1,707.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/cumminsind\/cummins-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Cummins India<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4,612<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,33,883<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">56.56<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">45.93<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">27.87%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,883.10 to 6,100.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HAL_Return_on_Equity_of_2221\"><\/span><strong>HAL: Return on Equity of 22.21%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hindustan Aeronautics is India&#8217;s state-owned aerospace company that designs, makes and services fighter jets, helicopters, engines and avionics. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 36,787.95 crore, up 9.68% year on year, and net profit of Rs 9,115.52 crore, up 8.98%. Net profit has compounded at 15.74% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 9.48% a year. Operating margin was 40.89% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.00, which keeps interest costs low.<\/p>\n<p>In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 15.26% to Rs 6,415.41 crore and net profit grew 14.88% to Rs 1,589.66 crore. The share price has gained 607.71% over five years. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 8.71% in September 2025 to 12.56% in September 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 35.73 against an industry PE of 48.59, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 22.21%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eicher_Motors_3467_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\"><\/span><strong>Eicher Motors: 34.67% Profit CAGR Since FY22<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eicher Motors owns the Royal Enfield brand of premium motorcycles and is a partner in the Eicher commercial vehicle business. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 24,894.09 crore, up 23.39% year on year, and net profit of Rs 5,515.23 crore, up 16.49%. Net profit has compounded at 34.67% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 23.39% a year. Operating margin was 34.24% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.02, which keeps interest costs low.<\/p>\n<p>The stock trades at a PE of 33.62 against an industry PE of 23.82, with a return on equity of 21.97%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 29.35% to Rs 7,098.73 crore and net profit grew 21.35% to Rs 1,462.51 crore. The share price has gained 174.76% over five years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pidilite_Return_on_Equity_of_2261\"><\/span><strong>Pidilite: Return on Equity of 22.61%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pidilite Industries makes Fevicol, Dr. Fixit and other adhesives and construction chemicals. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 14,867.01 crore, up 11.05% year on year, and net profit of Rs 2,470.72 crore, up 17.87%. Net profit has compounded at 19.62% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 10.54% a year. Operating margin was 25.81% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.04, which keeps interest costs low.<\/p>\n<p>In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 20.96% to Rs 4,643.55 crore and net profit grew 30.29% to Rs 883.51 crore. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 9.15% in June 2025 to 9.88% in June 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 57.31 against an industry PE of 36.15, with a return on equity of 22.61%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cummins_India_2611_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\"><\/span><strong>Cummins India: 26.11% Profit CAGR Since FY22<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cummins India makes engines and power generation equipment and exports a share of its output. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 12,660.53 crore, up 16.82% year on year, and net profit of Rs 2,361.75 crore, up 18.09%. Net profit has compounded at 26.11% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 18.53% a year. Operating margin was 27.15% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.00, which keeps interest costs low.<\/p>\n<p>The stock trades at a PE of 56.56 against an industry PE of 45.93, with a return on equity of 27.87%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 17.19% to Rs 3,563.35 crore and net profit grew 0.89% to Rs 609.30 crore. The share price has gained 408.59% over five years and 16.98% over the past year. Foreign investors raised their holding from 17.50% in June 2025 to 21.19% in June 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\"><\/span><strong>Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent: 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 near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent. 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;\">Revenue Growth (YoY)<\/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;\">Operating Margin (Latest Quarter)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">HAL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">36,787.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9,115.52<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.68%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.48%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">15.74%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">44.22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Eicher Motors<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">24,894.09<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">5,515.23<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">23.39%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">23.39%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">34.67%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">34.28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Pidilite<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">14,867.01<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,470.72<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">11.05%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">10.54%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">19.62%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">28.62%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Cummins India<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">12,660.53<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,361.75<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.82%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">18.53%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">26.11%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">24.99%<\/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 near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Holding_in_HAL_Eicher_Motors_Pidilite_and_Cummins_India\"><\/span><strong>Institutional Holding in HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Institutional holding shows who is backing these near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent alongside the promoter. The table uses the latest reported quarter for each. Eicher Motors has the deepest institutional backing, with FII and DII together holding 41.59% as of June 2026. Domestic institutions increased their holding over the past year in HAL (from 8.71% to 12.56%) and Pidilite (from 9.15% to 9.88%).<\/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;\">HAL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">71.64%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.42%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">12.56%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">6.38%<\/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;\">Eicher Motors<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">49.02%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">25.53%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.06%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.40%<\/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;\">Pidilite<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">69.24%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">11.69%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.88%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.18%<\/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;\">Cummins India<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">51.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">21.19%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">19.16%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">8.66%<\/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_Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Weigh in Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being careful with near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent 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>Past growth may not repeat.<\/li>\n<li>Share prices can move sharply in either direction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation:<\/strong> Pidilite trades at a PE of 57.31 against an industry PE of 36.15, so earnings need to keep growing to support the price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Concentration:<\/strong> Holding all 4 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_Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose Between Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picking from near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent 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 (23.82 to 48.59) and ask whether the growth rate justifies any gap.<\/li>\n<li>Track net profit growth, the operating margin and the return on equity in every quarterly 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 HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India 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 near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent, HAL stands out for the biggest five-year price gain at 607.71%, Eicher Motors for the fastest profit growth, 34.67% a year since FY22, Pidilite for the strongest latest-quarter profit growth at 30.29% and Cummins India for the highest return on equity at 27.87%. 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 near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent 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_Near_Debt-Free_Stocks_With_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Near Debt-Free Stocks With ROE Above 20 Per Cent to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_near_debt-free_stocks_with_ROE_above_20_per_cent_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent to watch for multibagger potential?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India are the 4 names this list highlights, with market caps of Rs 3,33,050 crore, Rs 1,94,090 crore, Rs 1,53,351 crore and Rs 1,33,883 crore respectively. HAL is notable for the biggest five-year price gain at 607.71%. Eicher Motors stands out for the fastest profit growth, 34.67% a year since FY22. Pidilite offers the strongest latest-quarter profit growth at 30.29%. Cummins India brings the highest return on equity at 27.87%. These are watchlist names for near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent, not recommendations, so match each one to your own risk profile and time horizon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cummins_India_a_good_stock_for_long-term_investors\"><\/span><strong>Is Cummins India a good stock for long-term investors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Cummins India has a return on equity of 27.87%, a PE of 56.56 against an industry PE of 45.93 and a market cap of Rs 1,33,883 crore. Net profit has compounded at 26.11% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 16.82% while June 2026 quarter net profit grew 0.89%. Long-term returns in near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent 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_Eicher_Motors_become_a_multibagger_from_here\"><\/span><strong>Can Eicher Motors become a multibagger from here?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Eicher Motors has already gained 174.76% in five years, so another multi-fold move would need sustained earnings growth. A multibagger outcome in near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent requires earnings to keep growing faster than the market for several years. Net profit has compounded at 34.67% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 23.39%. At a PE of 33.62 against an industry PE of 23.82, valuation should be checked against that growth before investing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_cap_of_HAL_Eicher_Motors_Pidilite_and_Cummins_India\"><\/span><strong>What is the market cap of HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As of 20 October 2026, HAL has a market cap of Rs 3,33,050 crore, Eicher Motors has a market cap of Rs 1,94,090 crore, Pidilite has a market cap of Rs 1,53,351 crore and Cummins India has a market cap of Rs 1,33,883 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 near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_near_debt-free_stocks_with_ROE_above_20_per_cent\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The main risks are market swings, slower growth than expected and valuations that already reflect good news. Companies with strong balance sheets and steady earnings handle these better. Pidilite trades at a PE of 57.31 against an industry PE of 36.15, so earnings growth needs to hold up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Pidilite_trading_at_a_PE_of_5731\"><\/span><strong>Why is Pidilite trading at a PE of 57.31?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Pidilite&#8217;s PE of 57.31 compares with an industry PE of 36.15. The market is paying a premium for a return on equity of 22.61%, profit growth of 19.62% a year since FY22 and latest-quarter profit growth of 30.29%, which also means the stock is more sensitive if growth slows. Investors in near debt-free stocks with ROE above 20 per cent 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_HAL_Eicher_Motors_Pidilite_and_Cummins_India\"><\/span><strong>How much do institutions hold in HAL, Eicher Motors, Pidilite and Cummins India?<\/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 21.98% of HAL (9.42% and 12.56%), 41.59% of Eicher Motors (25.53% and 16.06%), 21.57% of Pidilite (11.69% and 9.88%) and 40.35% of Cummins India (21.19% and 19.16%). 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