{"id":321344,"date":"2026-10-21T17:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=321344"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:40:10","slug":"stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Top Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 to Watch for Future Multibagger Potential: NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>NTPC Rs 309. Hindustan Zinc Rs 538.40. Lodha Developers Rs 1,030. Lupin Rs 1,939.20. Market caps from Rs 89,592 crore to Rs 3.04 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;\">NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin are the 4 picks in this stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 watchlist, with market caps between Rs 89,592 crore and Rs 3.04 lakh crore. NTPC stands out for the lowest PE of the group at 10.75, while Hindustan Zinc offers the highest return on equity at 61.13%. PE ratios run from 10.75 to 25.68, so compare each one with its industry PE before investing. All figures are as of 20 October 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 to watch for multibagger potential start with a simple filter: size, a clean financial record and earnings that keep growing. NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin meet that test, with market caps from Rs 89,592 crore to Rs 3.04 lakh crore and NTPC offering the lowest PE of the group at 10.75. Each of these companies has an FY26 operating margin above 30 per cent and a PE ratio below 30, and net profit rose in FY26 and in the latest quarter.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers companies with an FY26 operating margin above 30 per cent and a PE ratio below 30, rising profit in FY26 and the latest quarter, and complete, verifiable financials, ranked by market capitalisation. The companies here range from midcaps to largecaps in size. Investors screening stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 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=stocks-with-operating-margin-above-per-cent-and-pe-below\"><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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_Are_Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\" title=\"What Are Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?\">What Are Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_and_ROE\" title=\"Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE and ROE\">Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Lodha_Developers_2980_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\" title=\"Lodha Developers: 29.80% Profit CAGR Since FY22\">Lodha Developers: 29.80% 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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Lupin_Revenue_Up_2676_in_FY26\" title=\"Lupin: Revenue Up 26.76% in FY26\">Lupin: Revenue Up 26.76% in FY26<\/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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\" title=\"Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30: Financial Comparison on Growth and Margins\">Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30: 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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Institutional_Holding_in_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_Lodha_Developers_and_Lupin\" title=\"Institutional Holding in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin\">Institutional Holding in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin<\/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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Risks_to_Weigh_in_Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30\" title=\"Risks to Weigh in Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30\">Risks to Weigh in Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30<\/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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_to_Choose_Between_Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30\" title=\"How to Choose Between Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30\">How to Choose Between Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30<\/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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30_to_Watch\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 to Watch\">Frequently Asked Questions on Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Which_are_the_best_stocks_with_operating_margin_above_30_per_cent_and_PE_below_30_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\" title=\"Which are the best stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 to watch for multibagger potential?\">Which are the best stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Can_Lodha_Developers_become_a_multibagger_from_here\" title=\"Can Lodha Developers become a multibagger from here?\">Can Lodha Developers 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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_is_the_market_cap_of_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_Lodha_Developers_and_Lupin\" title=\"What is the market cap of NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin?\">What is the market cap of NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin?<\/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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_stocks_with_operating_margin_above_30_per_cent_and_PE_below_30\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30?\">What are the risks of investing in stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30?<\/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\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Is_NTPC_trading_below_its_industry_PE\" title=\"Is NTPC trading below its industry PE?\">Is NTPC 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/stocks-with-operating-margin-above-30-per-cent-and-pe-below-30-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_much_do_institutions_hold_in_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_Lodha_Developers_and_Lupin\" title=\"How much do institutions hold in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin?\">How much do institutions hold in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\"><\/span><strong>What Are Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 are shares of businesses that keep a large share of each sale as profit yet trade at a moderate multiple. The four here cover zinc, power, real estate and pharmaceuticals.<\/p>\n<p>Strong margins at a fair price are a useful screen. For stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30, rising profit completes the picture. Whichever way you read stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30, the common thread is rising profit backed by complete financial data. Each of stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 also has complete FY26 and latest quarter figures. Anyone screening for stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 should read the numbers for all four together. A sensible way to study stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 is to look at profit growth, returns and valuation side by side. Below, each of stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 gets its own breakdown of growth, returns and valuation. Treat stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 as a research list, since share prices and rankings change with every earnings season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_and_ROE\"><\/span><strong>Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 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. NTPC has the lowest PE of the group at 10.75, 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;\">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\/ntpc\/ntpc-ltd-share-price-today\">NTPC<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">309<\/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;\">1.33<\/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;\">538.40<\/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;\">0.39<\/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\/lodha\/macrotech-developers-ltd-share-price-today\">Lodha Developers<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,030<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,06,038<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">25.68<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">31.94<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">14.72%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.42<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">650.80 to 1,344.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lupin\/lupin-ltd-share-price-today\">Lupin<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,939.20<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">89,592<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.14<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">36.42<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">23.76%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.29<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,900.00 to 2,529.50<\/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=\"Lodha_Developers_2980_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\"><\/span><strong>Lodha Developers: 29.80% Profit CAGR Since FY22<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lodha Developers (formerly Macrotech Developers) is a leading residential developer in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with projects in Pune and Bengaluru. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 17,119.50 crore, up 20.82% year on year, and net profit of Rs 3,430.70 crore, up 24.00%. Net profit has compounded at 29.80% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 15.79% a year. Operating margin was 32.23% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.42.<\/p>\n<p>In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 40.61% to Rs 5,096.70 crore and net profit grew 103.39% to Rs 1,373.10 crore. The share price has gained 78.95% over five years. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 2.20% in June 2025 to 3.57% in June 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 25.68 against an industry PE of 31.94, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 14.72%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lupin_Revenue_Up_2676_in_FY26\"><\/span><strong>Lupin: Revenue Up 26.76% in FY26<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lupin is a global pharmaceutical company with a large presence in the United States, India and other markets across generics, branded drugs and respiratory products. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 29,038.95 crore, up 26.76% year on year, and net profit of Rs 5,355.47 crore, up 61.98%. Revenue has compounded at 14.98% a year since FY22. Operating margin was 31.06% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.29.<\/p>\n<p>The stock trades at a PE of 16.14 against an industry PE of 36.42, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 23.76%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 32.45% to Rs 8,407.21 crore and net profit grew 16.01% to Rs 1,416.98 crore. The share price has gained 111.00% over five years. Foreign investors raised their holding from 21.25% in June 2025 to 22.42% in June 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\"><\/span><strong>Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30: 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 stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30. 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;\">Latest Quarter Revenue Growth<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;background:#1F4E79;color:#FFFFFF;padding:8px;text-align:left;\">Net Profit Growth (YoY)<\/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;\">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;\">6.94%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">48.19%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">35.04%<\/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;\">74.70%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">33.60%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">64.19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Lodha Developers<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">17,119.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3,430.70<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">15.79%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">40.61%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">24.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">40.51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Lupin<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">29,038.95<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">5,355.47<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">14.98%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">32.45%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">61.98%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">31.40%<\/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 stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Holding_in_NTPC_Hindustan_Zinc_Lodha_Developers_and_Lupin\"><\/span><strong>Institutional Holding in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Institutional holding shows who is backing these stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 alongside the promoter. The table uses the latest reported quarter for each. Lupin has the deepest institutional backing, with FII and DII together holding 47.07% as of June 2026. Domestic institutions increased their holding over the past year in NTPC (from 28.92% to 29.44%) and Lodha Developers (from 2.20% to 3.57%).<\/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;\">Lodha Developers<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">70.31%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">23.65%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">3.57%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2.47%<\/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;\">Lupin<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">46.85%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">22.42%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">24.65%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">6.08%<\/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_Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Weigh in Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being careful with stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 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> 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 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_Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose Between Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picking from stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 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 36.42) 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 NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin 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 stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30, NTPC stands out for the lowest PE of the group at 10.75, Hindustan Zinc for the highest return on equity at 61.13%, Lodha Developers for the fastest profit growth, 29.80% a year since FY22 and Lupin for the biggest five-year price gain at 111.00%. 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 stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 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_Stocks_With_Operating_Margin_Above_30_Per_Cent_and_PE_Below_30_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Stocks With Operating Margin Above 30 Per Cent and PE Below 30 to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_stocks_with_operating_margin_above_30_per_cent_and_PE_below_30_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 to watch for multibagger potential?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin are the 4 names this list highlights, with market caps of Rs 3,04,475 crore, Rs 2,23,984 crore, Rs 1,06,038 crore and Rs 89,592 crore respectively. NTPC is notable for the lowest PE of the group at 10.75. Hindustan Zinc stands out for the highest return on equity at 61.13%. Lodha Developers offers the fastest profit growth, 29.80% a year since FY22. Lupin brings the biggest five-year price gain at 111.00%. These are watchlist names for stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30, 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 stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 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_Lodha_Developers_become_a_multibagger_from_here\"><\/span><strong>Can Lodha Developers become a multibagger from here?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Lodha Developers has already gained 78.95% in five years, so another multi-fold move would need sustained earnings growth. A multibagger outcome in stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30 requires earnings to keep growing faster than the market for several years. Net profit has compounded at 29.80% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 20.82%. At a PE of 25.68 against an industry PE of 31.94, 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_Lodha_Developers_and_Lupin\"><\/span><strong>What is the market cap of NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As of 20 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, Lodha Developers has a market cap of Rs 1,06,038 crore and Lupin has a market cap of Rs 89,592 crore. NTPC is the largest of the group. 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 stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_stocks_with_operating_margin_above_30_per_cent_and_PE_below_30\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in stocks with operating margin above 30 per cent and PE below 30?<\/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. 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_NTPC_trading_below_its_industry_PE\"><\/span><strong>Is NTPC trading below its industry PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NTPC trades at a PE of 10.75 against an industry PE of 21.61. A lower PE means investors pay less for each rupee of earnings, but it should be read with growth (net profit has compounded at 18.01% a year since FY22 and June 2026 quarter net profit grew 12.90%) 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_Lodha_Developers_and_Lupin\"><\/span><strong>How much do institutions hold in NTPC, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers and Lupin?<\/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%), 27.22% of Lodha Developers (23.65% and 3.57%) and 47.07% of Lupin (22.42% and 24.65%). 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