4 Smallcap One Year Stocks to Watch for Future Multibagger Potential: ACME Solar, Capri Global, Aarti Industries and VA Tech Wabag

One year stocks to watch for multibagger potential start with a simple filter: size, a clean financial record and earnings that keep growing. ACME Solar, Capri Global, Aarti Industries and VA Tech Wabag meet that test, with market caps from Rs 10,610 crore to Rs 27,573 crore and ACME Solar offering the fastest profit growth, 68.33% a year since FY22. Each of these companies has a market capitalisation below Rs 30,000 crore and a positive one-year return, profit growth of at least 20 per cent in FY26 and in the latest quarter and a PE ratio below 50, and net profit rose in FY26 and in the latest quarter.

This list covers companies with a market capitalisation below Rs 30,000 crore and a positive one-year return, profit growth of at least 20 per cent in FY26 and in the latest quarter and a PE ratio below 50, rising profit in FY26 and the latest quarter, and complete, verifiable financials, ranked by market capitalisation. Each company has a market cap below Rs 30,000 crore. Investors screening one year stocks usually begin with size and balance sheet strength, and this list follows the same logic. All figures are as of 23 October 2026 and are drawn from NSE and BSE data and company filings.

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What Are One Year Stocks and Why Do They Attract Multibagger Interest?

One year stocks are shares of smaller companies with rising prices and fast-growing profit, which suits an investor looking at a holding period of about one year. The four here cover solar power, lending, specialty chemicals and water treatment.

A one-year view works best when profit is already growing quickly and the price trend agrees. For one year stocks, both FY26 and the latest quarter showed growth. With one year stocks, comparing valuation, growth and balance sheet strength together works better than relying on one number. Every company in the table below passed a rising-profit check, and the figures for one year stocks are complete. Read each company's latest results and exchange filings before acting on one year stocks.

One Year Stocks at a Glance: Price, Market Cap, PE, ROE and Price to Book

Prices are closing prices as of 23 October 2026. Capri Global has the lowest PE of the group at 21.02, while VA Tech Wabag posts the highest return on equity at 14.42%.

Stock	CMP (Rs)	Market Cap (Rs Cr)	PE	Industry PE	ROE	Price to Book	52-Week Range (Rs)
ACME Solar Holdings	371.85	27,573	45.78	22.80	9.86%	3.51	195.90 to 476.90
Capri Global Capital	235.84	23,703	21.02	17.97	13.18%	3.29	151.10 to 287.45
Aarti Industries	427.55	17,744	33.42	36.42	7.04%	2.98	338.05 to 551.75
VA Tech Wabag	1,710.40	10,610	26.92	22.80	14.42%	4.13	1,033.00 to 2,319.00

ACME Solar: 68.33% Profit CAGR Since FY22

ACME Solar Holdings develops and operates solar, wind and hybrid power projects, with battery storage in its pipeline. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 2,507.08 crore, up 59.16% year on year, and net profit of Rs 497.88 crore, up 98.50%. Net profit has compounded at 68.33% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 7.29% a year. Operating margin was 112.08% in FY26.

In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 63.32% to Rs 953.77 crore and net profit grew 79.89% to Rs 235.33 crore. The share price is up 45.44% over the past year. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 6.61% in June 2025 to 19.10% in June 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 45.78 against an industry PE of 22.80.

Capri Global: 46.68% Profit CAGR Since FY22

Capri Global Capital is a non-banking finance company that offers housing loans, construction finance, gold loans and loans to small businesses. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 4,742.01 crore, up 45.87% year on year, and net profit of Rs 949.15 crore, up 98.35%. Net profit has compounded at 46.68% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 48.25% a year. Operating margin was 65.31% in FY26.

The stock trades at a PE of 21.02 against an industry PE of 17.97, with a return on equity of 13.18%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 57.33% to Rs 1,581.21 crore and net profit grew 102.05% to Rs 353.38 crore. The share price has gained 101.76% over five years and 27.72% over the past year. Foreign investors raised their holding from 4.83% in September 2025 to 13.00% in September 2026.

Aarti Industries: Quarterly Profit Up 260.47%

Aarti Industries makes benzene-based specialty chemicals and pharma intermediates for global customers. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 8,290.97 crore, up 13.78% year on year, and net profit of Rs 419.18 crore, up 26.67%. Revenue has compounded at 8.03% a year since FY22. Operating margin was 13.07% in FY26.

In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 40.57% to Rs 2,630 crore and net profit grew 260.47% to Rs 155 crore. The share price is up 31.72% over the past year. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 20.38% in June 2025 to 21.11% in June 2026. The stock trades at a PE of 33.42 against an industry PE of 36.42, below the sector average.

VA Tech Wabag: 29.36% Profit CAGR Since FY22

VA Tech Wabag designs and builds water and wastewater treatment plants, desalination plants and recycling systems for cities and industry. It reported FY26 revenue of Rs 4,038.50 crore, up 20.96% year on year, and net profit of Rs 369.80 crore, up 25.44%. Net profit has compounded at 29.36% a year since FY22, while revenue has grown 7.61% a year. Operating margin was 14.39% in FY26. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.09, which keeps interest costs low.

The stock trades at a PE of 26.92 against an industry PE of 22.80, with a return on equity of 14.42%. In the June 2026 quarter, revenue rose 25.96% to Rs 938.80 crore and net profit grew 36.93% to Rs 90.10 crore. The share price has gained 462.01% over five years and 34.66% over the past year. Domestic institutions raised their holding from 3.67% in June 2025 to 6.33% in June 2026.

One Year Stocks: Financial Comparison on Growth and Margins

The table compares scale and growth across these one year stocks. Latest quarter means the most recent reported quarter for each company, and only metrics that are positive for every company are shown.

Stock	Revenue (Rs Cr)	Net Profit (Rs Cr)	Revenue Growth (YoY)	4-Year Revenue CAGR	Latest Quarter Revenue Growth	Operating Margin (Latest Quarter)
ACME Solar	2,507.08	497.88	59.16%	7.29%	63.32%	96.86%
Capri Global	4,742.01	949.15	45.87%	48.25%	57.33%	68.84%
Aarti Industries	8,290.97	419.18	13.78%	8.03%	40.57%	14.73%
VA Tech Wabag	4,038.50	369.80	20.96%	7.61%	25.96%	15.45%

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Institutional Holding in ACME Solar, Capri Global, Aarti Industries and VA Tech Wabag

Institutional holding shows who is backing these one year stocks alongside the promoter. The table uses the latest reported quarter for each. Capri Global has the deepest institutional backing, with FII and DII together holding 30.04% as of September 2026. Domestic institutions increased their holding over the past year in ACME Solar (from 6.61% to 19.10%), Aarti Industries (from 20.38% to 21.11%) and VA Tech Wabag (from 3.67% to 6.33%).

Stock	Promoter	FII	DII	Public	Quarter
ACME Solar	71.40%	4.39%	19.10%	5.11%	June 2026
Capri Global	59.92%	13.00%	17.04%	10.04%	September 2026
Aarti Industries	41.82%	6.99%	21.11%	30.07%	June 2026
VA Tech Wabag	19.08%	18.26%	6.33%	56.34%	June 2026

Risks to Weigh in One Year Stocks

Being careful with one year stocks means looking at what can slow the story as well as what can speed it up. Four points matter most:

• Past growth may not repeat.
• Share prices can move sharply in either direction.
• Valuation: ACME Solar trades at a PE of 45.78 against an industry PE of 22.80, so earnings need to keep growing to support the price.
• Concentration: Holding all 4 names puts the allocation in one sector, so size each position to match your risk appetite.

How to Choose Between One Year Stocks

Picking from one year stocks comes down to four checks, applied in order.

1. Check balance sheet strength first, and prefer a debt-to-equity ratio below 1 for non-financial companies.
2. Compare each PE with the industry PE (17.97 to 36.42) and ask whether the growth rate justifies any gap.
3. Track net profit growth, the operating margin and the return on equity in every quarterly result.
4. Stagger entries across quarters and review institutional holding every reporting season.

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Conclusion

Among one year stocks, ACME Solar stands out for the fastest profit growth, 68.33% a year since FY22, Capri Global for the lowest PE of the group at 21.02, Aarti Industries for the strongest latest-quarter profit growth at 260.47% and VA Tech Wabag for the biggest five-year price gain at 462.01%. 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 one year 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.

Frequently Asked Questions on One Year Stocks to Watch

Which are the best one year stocks to watch for multibagger potential?

Ans. ACME Solar, Capri Global, Aarti Industries and VA Tech Wabag are the 4 names this list highlights, with market caps of Rs 27,573 crore, Rs 23,703 crore, Rs 17,744 crore and Rs 10,610 crore respectively. ACME Solar is notable for the fastest profit growth, 68.33% a year since FY22. Capri Global stands out for the lowest PE of the group at 21.02. Aarti Industries offers the strongest latest-quarter profit growth at 260.47%. VA Tech Wabag brings the biggest five-year price gain at 462.01%. These are watchlist names for one year stocks, not recommendations, so match each one to your own risk profile and time horizon.

Is VA Tech Wabag a good stock for long-term investors?

Ans. VA Tech Wabag has a return on equity of 14.42%, a PE of 26.92 against an industry PE of 22.80 and a market cap of Rs 10,610 crore. Net profit has compounded at 29.36% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 20.96% while June 2026 quarter net profit grew 36.93%. Long-term returns in one year stocks depend on earnings growth and the price paid at entry, so staggering purchases and consulting a SEBI-registered advisor is sensible.

Can ACME Solar become a multibagger from here?

Ans. ACME Solar has a market cap of Rs 27,573 crore. A multibagger outcome in one year stocks requires earnings to keep growing faster than the market for several years. Net profit has compounded at 68.33% a year since FY22, and FY26 revenue rose 59.16%. At a PE of 45.78 against an industry PE of 22.80, valuation should be checked against that growth before investing.

What is the market cap of ACME Solar, Capri Global, Aarti Industries and VA Tech Wabag?

Ans. As of 23 October 2026, ACME Solar has a market cap of Rs 27,573 crore, Capri Global has a market cap of Rs 23,703 crore, Aarti Industries has a market cap of Rs 17,744 crore and VA Tech Wabag has a market cap of Rs 10,610 crore. All of them qualify as smallcaps. 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 one year stocks.

What are the risks of investing in one year stocks?

Ans. 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. ACME Solar trades at a PE of 45.78 against an industry PE of 22.80, so earnings growth needs to hold up.

Why is ACME Solar trading at a PE of 45.78?

Ans. ACME Solar's PE of 45.78 compares with an industry PE of 22.80. The market is paying a premium for profit growth of 68.33% a year since FY22, latest-quarter profit growth of 79.89% and FY26 revenue growth of 59.16%, which also means the stock is more sensitive if growth slows. Investors in one year stocks who are comfortable with higher valuation risk may prefer to stagger purchases instead of investing in one go.

How much do institutions hold in ACME Solar, Capri Global, Aarti Industries and VA Tech Wabag?

Ans. As of the latest reported quarter, FII and DII together hold 23.49% of ACME Solar (4.39% and 19.10%), 30.04% of Capri Global (13.00% and 17.04%), 28.10% of Aarti Industries (6.99% and 21.11%) and 24.59% of VA Tech Wabag (18.26% and 6.33%). Rising institutional holding is a useful signal in one year stocks, though it should be read with earnings trends rather than on its own.