{"id":333231,"date":"2026-10-30T11:25:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=333231"},"modified":"2026-10-30T11:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T05:55:24","slug":"largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Largecap PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks to Watch for Future Multibagger Potential: TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>TCS Rs 2,478. LIC Rs 396. Infosys Rs 1,146.50. Hindustan Zinc Rs 516.50. Market caps from Rs 2.23 lakh crore to Rs 8.23 lakh crore. Data as of 29 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;\">TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc are the 4 picks in this PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks watchlist, with market caps between Rs 2.23 lakh crore and Rs 8.23 lakh crore. TCS stands out for the largest market cap at Rs 8,23,282 crore, while LIC offers the fastest profit growth, 93.19% a year since FY22. PE ratios run from 8.48 to 15.87, so compare each one with its industry PE before investing. All figures are as of 29 October 2026.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks to watch for multibagger potential start with a simple filter: size, a clean financial record and earnings that keep growing. TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc meet that test, with market caps from Rs 2.23 lakh crore to Rs 8.23 lakh crore and TCS offering the largest market cap at Rs 8,23,282 crore. Each of these companies has a price to earnings ratio below 25 and a return on equity of at least 20 per cent and profit growth in FY26 and in the latest quarter, and net profit rose in FY26 and in the latest quarter.<\/p>\n<p>This list covers companies with a price to earnings ratio below 25 and a return on equity of at least 20 per cent and profit growth in FY26 and in the latest quarter, 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 PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks usually begin with size and balance sheet strength, and this list follows the same logic. All figures are as of 29 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=pe-below-and-roe-above-per-cent-stocks\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_Are_PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\" title=\"What Are PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?\">What Are PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent 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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_and_ROE\" title=\"PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE and ROE\">PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks 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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#TCS_Return_on_Equity_of_4337\" title=\"TCS: Return on Equity of 43.37%\">TCS: Return on Equity of 43.37%<\/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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#LIC_9319_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\" title=\"LIC: 93.19% Profit CAGR Since FY22\">LIC: 93.19% 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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Infosys_Return_on_Equity_of_3324\" title=\"Infosys: Return on Equity of 33.24%\">Infosys: Return on Equity of 33.24%<\/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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\" title=\"PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks: Financial Comparison on Growth and Margins\">PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent 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-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Institutional_Holding_in_TCS_LIC_Infosys_and_Hindustan_Zinc\" title=\"Institutional Holding in TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc\">Institutional Holding in TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc<\/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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Risks_to_Weigh_in_PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks\" title=\"Risks to Weigh in PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks\">Risks to Weigh in PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent 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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_to_Choose_Between_PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks\" title=\"How to Choose Between PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks\">How to Choose Between PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks<\/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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks_to_Watch\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks to Watch\">Frequently Asked Questions on PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Which_are_the_best_PE_below_25_and_ROE_above_20_per_cent_stocks_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\" title=\"Which are the best PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks to watch for multibagger potential?\">Which are the best PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent 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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Can_LIC_become_a_multibagger_from_here\" title=\"Can LIC become a multibagger from here?\">Can LIC 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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_is_the_market_cap_of_TCS_LIC_Infosys_and_Hindustan_Zinc\" title=\"What is the market cap of TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc?\">What is the market cap of TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc?<\/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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_PE_below_25_and_ROE_above_20_per_cent_stocks\" title=\"What are the risks of investing in PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks?\">What are the risks of investing in PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks?<\/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-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#Is_LIC_trading_below_its_industry_PE\" title=\"Is LIC trading below its industry PE?\">Is LIC 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\/largecap-pe-below-25-and-roe-above-20-per-cent-stocks-to-watch-multibagger-potential\/#How_much_do_institutions_hold_in_TCS_LIC_Infosys_and_Hindustan_Zinc\" title=\"How much do institutions hold in TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc?\">How much do institutions hold in TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks_and_Why_Do_They_Attract_Multibagger_Interest\"><\/span><strong>What Are PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks are shares of large companies that earn a return of twenty per cent or more on shareholder money and still trade at a price to earnings ratio below 25, a blend of high quality and a modest multiple. The four here cover IT services, life insurance and zinc mining.<\/p>\n<p>A high return on equity shows that the company uses shareholder money well, and a modest earnings multiple means that investors are not paying a steep price for that quality. Within PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks, the four companies show rising profit. In PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks, each of the four also posted growth in the latest quarter. For PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks, both FY26 and the latest quarter showed growth. Whichever way you read PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks, the common thread is rising profit backed by complete financial data. Investors researching PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks get a fuller picture by reading growth and valuation together. The table below lines up PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks on size, growth and valuation, using complete FY26 and latest quarter numbers. Past performance does not guarantee future returns, so use PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks as a starting point for your own research.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks_at_a_Glance_Price_Market_Cap_PE_and_ROE\"><\/span><strong>PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks 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 29 October 2026. LIC has the lowest PE of the group at 8.48, 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\/tcs\/tata-consultancy-services-ltd-share-price-today\">Tata Consultancy Services<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,478<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">8,23,282<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">15.87<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">18.27<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">43.37%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.10<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,976.80 to 3,350.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lici\/life-insurance-corporation-of-india-share-price-today\">Life Insurance Corporation of India<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">396<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">5,09,343<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">8.48<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">10.47<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">32.53%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.00<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">360.75 to 468.48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/infy\/infosys-ltd-share-price-today\">Infosys<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,146.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4,39,281<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">14.48<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">18.27<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">33.24%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">0.10<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">980.40 to 1,728.00<\/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;\">516.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,23,335<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">13.08<\/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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TCS_Return_on_Equity_of_4337\"><\/span><strong>TCS: Return on Equity of 43.37%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>TCS is India&#8217;s largest IT services company by market capitalisation and runs large AI and data practices for global clients. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 2,71,423 crore, up 4.68% year on year, and net profit of Rs 49,454 crore, up 1.35%. Net profit has compounded at 6.49% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 8.51% a year. Operating margin was 27.07% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.10, which keeps interest costs low.<\/p>\n<p>In the September 2026 quarter, revenue rose 11.79% to Rs 74,525 crore and net profit grew 14.86% to Rs 13,934 crore. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 12.01% in June 2025 to 13.47% in June 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 15.87 against an industry PE of 18.27, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 43.37%. The dividend yield is 4.84%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LIC_9319_Profit_CAGR_Since_FY22\"><\/span><strong>LIC: 93.19% Profit CAGR Since FY22<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LIC is India&#8217;s largest life insurer and one of the biggest institutional investors in the stock market, with a vast agent network across the country. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 9,90,211.25 crore, up 10.23% year on year, and net profit of Rs 57,453.15 crore, up 18.90%. Net profit has compounded at 93.19% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 7.96% a year. Operating margin was 5.51% 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 8.48 against an industry PE of 10.47, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 32.53%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 6.97% to Rs 2,41,166.45 crore and net profit grew 23.98% to Rs 13,584.25 crore. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 1.36% in September 2025 to 6.17% in September 2026.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infosys_Return_on_Equity_of_3324\"><\/span><strong>Infosys: Return on Equity of 33.24%<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Infosys is a large IT services and consulting company that has built an AI-first offering around its Topaz platform. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 1,82,972 crore, up 9.83% year on year, and net profit of Rs 29,474 crore, up 10.18%. Net profit has compounded at 7.41% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 10.23% a year. Operating margin was 25.36% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.10, which keeps interest costs low.<\/p>\n<p>In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 13.56% to Rs 49,195 crore and net profit grew 12.29% to Rs 7,775 crore. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 39.60% in June 2025 to 42.96% in June 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 14.48 against an industry PE of 18.27, below the sector average, with a return on equity of 33.24%. The dividend yield is 4.43%.<\/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 13.08 against an industry PE of 12.27, with a return on equity of 61.13%. The dividend yield is 1.90%. 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=\"PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks_Financial_Comparison_on_Growth_and_Margins\"><\/span><strong>PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent 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 PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent 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;\">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;\">TCS<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2,71,423<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">49,454<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">4.68%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">8.51%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">6.49%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">27.53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">LIC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9,90,211.25<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">57,453.15<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">10.23%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">7.96%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">93.19%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">12.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">Infosys<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1,82,972<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">29,474<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.83%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">10.23%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">7.41%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">25.71%<\/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;\">19.59%<\/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;\">64.19%<\/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 PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Institutional_Holding_in_TCS_LIC_Infosys_and_Hindustan_Zinc\"><\/span><strong>Institutional Holding in TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Institutional holding shows who is backing these PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks alongside the promoter. The table uses the latest reported quarter for each. Infosys has the deepest institutional backing, with FII and DII together holding 70.05% as of June 2026. Domestic institutions increased their holding over the past year in TCS (from 12.01% to 13.47%), LIC (from 1.36% to 6.17%) and Infosys (from 39.60% to 42.96%).<\/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;\">TCS<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">71.77%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">9.06%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">13.47%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">5.70%<\/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;\">LIC<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">90.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">1.55%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">6.17%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">2.28%<\/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;\">Infosys<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">13.82%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">27.09%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">42.96%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #BBBBBB;padding:8px;\">16.13%<\/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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_to_Weigh_in_PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>Risks to Weigh in PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being careful with PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent 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>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 13.08 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_PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Choose Between PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Picking from PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent 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 (10.47 to 18.27) 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 TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc 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 PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks, TCS stands out for the largest market cap at Rs 8,23,282 crore, LIC for the fastest profit growth, 93.19% a year since FY22, Infosys for a nearly debt-free balance sheet, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10 and Hindustan Zinc for the highest return on equity at 61.13%. 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 PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent 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_PE_Below_25_and_ROE_Above_20_Per_Cent_Stocks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on PE Below 25 and ROE Above 20 Per Cent Stocks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_best_PE_below_25_and_ROE_above_20_per_cent_stocks_to_watch_for_multibagger_potential\"><\/span><strong>Which are the best PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks to watch for multibagger potential?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc are the 4 names this list highlights, with market caps of Rs 8,23,282 crore, Rs 5,09,343 crore, Rs 4,39,281 crore and Rs 2,23,335 crore respectively. TCS is notable for the largest market cap at Rs 8,23,282 crore. LIC stands out for the fastest profit growth, 93.19% a year since FY22. Infosys offers a nearly debt-free balance sheet, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. Hindustan Zinc brings the highest return on equity at 61.13%. These are watchlist names for PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent 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 13.08 against an industry PE of 12.27 and a market cap of Rs 2,23,335 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 PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent 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_LIC_become_a_multibagger_from_here\"><\/span><strong>Can LIC become a multibagger from here?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> LIC has a market cap of Rs 5,09,343 crore. A multibagger outcome in PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks requires earnings to keep growing faster than the market for several years. Net profit has compounded at 93.19% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 10.23%. At a PE of 8.48 against an industry PE of 10.47, valuation should be checked against that growth before investing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_cap_of_TCS_LIC_Infosys_and_Hindustan_Zinc\"><\/span><strong>What is the market cap of TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As of 29 October 2026, TCS has a market cap of Rs 8,23,282 crore, LIC has a market cap of Rs 5,09,343 crore, Infosys has a market cap of Rs 4,39,281 crore and Hindustan Zinc has a market cap of Rs 2,23,335 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 PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_investing_in_PE_below_25_and_ROE_above_20_per_cent_stocks\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of investing in PE below 25 and ROE above 20 per cent stocks?<\/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 13.08 against an industry PE of 12.27, so earnings growth needs to hold up.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_LIC_trading_below_its_industry_PE\"><\/span><strong>Is LIC trading below its industry PE?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> LIC trades at a PE of 8.48 against an industry PE of 10.47. A lower PE means investors pay less for each rupee of earnings, but it should be read with growth (net profit has compounded at 93.19% a year since FY22 and FY26 revenue rose 10.23%) and balance sheet strength before drawing a conclusion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_institutions_hold_in_TCS_LIC_Infosys_and_Hindustan_Zinc\"><\/span><strong>How much do institutions hold in TCS, LIC, Infosys and Hindustan Zinc?<\/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 22.53% of TCS (9.06% and 13.47%), 7.72% of LIC (1.55% and 6.17%), 70.05% of Infosys (27.09% and 42.96%) and 7.21% of Hindustan Zinc (2.36% and 4.85%). 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