Stocks with High Piotroski Scores of 9 and PE Lower Than Industry Average to Keep on Your Radar

Synopsis: NTPC Ltd, Time Technoplast and several other fundamentally strong stocks are in focus, backed by high Piotroski Scores and PE less than industry PE, signaling robust financial health, sustainable earnings strength, and attractive long-term growth valuations 

The Piotroski Score is a financial scoring system used to measure a company’s overall financial strength based on profitability, liquidity, operating efficiency, and balance sheet quality. Developed by Joseph Piotroski, the score ranges from 0 to 9, where 0–2 indicates weak financial health, 3–6 reflects average fundamentals, and 7–9 suggests strong financial performance. 

Investors often combine this with the Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio, which measures how much investors are willing to pay for a company’s earnings. Together, the Piotroski Score and PE ratio help identify fundamentally strong stocks trading at reasonable valuations. 

Hindustan Zinc: 

Hindustan Zinc Limited is one of India’s leading metal and mining companies and a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited. Incorporated in 1966 and headquartered in Udaipur, the company is engaged in the production of zinc, lead, silver, and related alloys. Hindustan Zinc is India’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the world’s top silver producers, with operations spread across mining, smelting, and renewable power generation. 

With the market capitalization of Rs. 266,427 Crores, the shares of Hindustan Zinc Ltd were trading at around Rs. 630 per share which is 14 percent discount from its 52 weeks high of Rs. 733 per share. The stock is trading at a P/E of 19.5 whereas industry P/E stands at 59.8 and has high Piotroski score of 9 

Kajaria Ceramics Ltd:

Kajaria Ceramics Limited is India’s largest manufacturer of ceramic and vitrified tiles, known for its strong brand presence in the building materials sector. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in New Delhi, the company offers wall tiles, floor tiles, sanitaryware, faucets, adhesives, and plywood products under brands like Kajaria, Eternity, and GresBond. Kajaria operates multiple manufacturing plants across India and Nepal, with an annual production capacity of over 90 million square meters. The company has a wide dealer network and exports products to more than 35 countries.

With the market capitalization of Rs. 17,438 Crores, the shares of Kajaria Ceramics Ltd were trading at around Rs. 1095 per share which is 17 percent discount from its 52-week high of Rs. 1322 per share. The stock is trading at a P/E of 33.5 whereas industry P/E stands at 36.2 and has high Piotroski score of 9 

Time technoplast: 

Time Technoplast Limited is a leading Indian manufacturer of polymer and composite products with a strong presence across industrial packaging, infrastructure, and lifestyle segments. Established in 1992, the company produces drums, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), pipes, fuel tanks, and composite cylinders used in sectors like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and oil & gas. It operates manufacturing facilities across India and several international markets, making it one of the largest technology-driven plastic product companies in Asia. 

With the market capitalization of Rs. 9108 Crores, the shares of Time technoplast Ltd were trading at around Rs. 184 per share which is 26 percent from its 52 weeks high of Rs. 249 per share. The stock is trading at a P/E of 20.4 whereas industry P/E stands at 23.2 and  has high Piotroski score of 9 

NTPC ltd: 

NTPC Limited is India’s largest power generation company and a leading public sector enterprise in the energy sector. Established in 1975, the company primarily generates electricity through coal, gas, hydro, solar, and wind power projects. NTPC plays a major role in India’s energy security with a diversified power portfolio and expanding renewable energy capacity. The company is also focusing on green hydrogen, battery storage, and sustainable energy solutions as part of its long-term growth strategy.

With the market capitalization of Rs. 3,80,886 Crores, the shares of NTPC ltd were trading at around Rs. 393  per share which is 5 percent discount from its 52 weeks high of Rs. 414 per share. The stock is trading at a P/E of 15.8 whereas industry P/E stands at 31 and  has high Piotroski score of 9 

GE Power India Ltd: 

GE Power India Limited is engaged in providing engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and servicing solutions for the power generation industry. The company supplies equipment and services related to thermal and hydro power plants, including boilers, turbines, generators, and pollution control systems. GE Power India also focuses on plant modernization, maintenance, and efficiency improvement projects. With a presence in India’s energy infrastructure sector, the company supports utilities and industries in improving operational reliability and power generation efficiency.

With the market capitalization of Rs. 4488 Crores, the shares of GE Power India Ltd were trading at around Rs. 650 per share which is 4 percent discount from its 52-week high of Rs. 678 per share. The stock is trading at a P/E of 25.9 whereas industry P/E stands at 38.6 and  has high Piotroski score of 9 

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