Last Updated on Jul 12, 2023 by Harshit Singh

One crucial parameter that every investor looks for in a business before investing is a high-profit margin. Investors, especially long-term investors, can rely on this parameter as it helps ensure the business has a strong track record of revenue, earnings growth and a positive cash flow. In this blog, we have listed down the most profitable shares from India’s most profitable companies in the last 5-yr. 

List of most profitable shares in Nifty 500

Most profitable large-cap shares

Stock NameSub-SectorMarket Cap (Rs. in cr.)Close Price (Rs.)PE Ratio (%)5Y Avg Net Profit Margin (%)Net Profit Margin  (%)
Hindustan Zinc LtdMining – Diversified1,43,914.36327.8513.6932.3229.62
Power Grid Corporation of India LtdPower Transmission & Distribution1,78,187.9425011.5630.5332.90
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone LtdPorts1,55,249.18720.129.2328.7023.65
Divi’s Laboratories LtdLabs & Life Sciences Services97,391.133,639.9553.4126.8922.47
ITC LtdFMCG – Tobacco5,82,664.66465.8530.3626.0726.29
Bajaj Finance LtdConsumer Finance4,61,083.687,533.2540.0721.6227.79
HDFC Bank LtdPrivate Banks9,28,460.771,656.4520.1820.4222.47
Tata Consultancy Services LtdIT Services & Consulting12,18,189.683,271.9528.9019.6518.41
Kotak Mahindra Bank LtdPrivate Banks3,68,848.761,866.924.9518.5321.74
Eicher Motors LtdTrucks & Buses87,153.203,173.929.9117.7818.98

Note: The stocks are selected based on the below-mentioned parameters on Tickertape Stock Screener on 10th July 2023.

  • Market Cap: Large-cap
  • 5Y Average Net Profit Margin: Set to High – Sorted from highest to lowest
  • Net Profit Margin: Set to High

Most profitable mid-cap shares

Stock NameSub-SectorMarket Cap (Rs. in cr.)Close Price (Rs.)PE Ratio (%)5Y Avg Net Profit Margin (%)Net Profit Margin  (%)
HDFC Asset Management Company LtdAsset Management48,093.602,248.7533.7955.6257.33
Oberoi Realty LtdReal Estate37,111.061,017.9519.4834.6442.19
NMDC LtdMining – Iron Ore31,328.18107.85.5933.7528.47
Oracle Financial Services Software LtdSoftware Services32,922.173,753.118.2331.2730.66
Muthoot Finance LtdConsumer Finance50,913.751,255.3514.0931.1130.16
NHPC LtdRenewable Energy46,307.614611.9029.8734.47
Indian Railway Finance Corp LtdSpecialised Finance43,256.7532.956.8325.7026.48
Vedant Fashions LtdTextiles29,283.191,230.4568.2425.6130.76
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation LtdOnline Services50,452615.950.1623.7927.27
REC LtdSpecialised Finance43,685.19166.93.9123.2928.26

Note: The stocks are selected based on the below-mentioned parameters on Tickertape Stock Screener on 10th July 2023.


  • Market Cap: Mid-cap
  • 5Y Average Net Profit Margin: Set to High – Sorted from highest to lowest
  • Net Profit Margin: Set to High

Most profitable small-cap shares

Stock NameSub-SectorMarket Cap (Rs. in cr.)Close Price (Rs.)PE Ratio (%)5Y Avg Net Profit Margin (%)Net Profit Margin  (%)
NCC Blue Water Products LtdPackaged Foods & Meats3.794.911.5164.3852.38
Haryana Capfin LtdConsumer Finance33.0763.0520.8062.1457.61
Nalwa Sons Investments LtdAsset Management1,208.742,386.513.2961.3868.07
Coral India Finance and Housing LtdReal Estate145.6935.87.9660.9959.71
Dynavision LtdDiversified Financials56.37145.911.4160.1657.04
Indian Energy Exchange LtdPower Trading & Consultancy11,150.91123.736.4559.7462.76
Times Guaranty LtdInvestment Banking & Brokerage50.5956.6554.9858.1946.46
Garbi Finvest LtdConsumer Finance32.5626.385.5556.9586.83
Consecutive Investments & Trading Co LtdInvestment Banking & Brokerage11.3437.74103.1256.3552.38
Welspun Investments and Commercials LtdDiversified Financials131.5636824.0156.2871.63

Note: The stocks are selected based on the below-mentioned parameters on Tickertape Stock Screener on 10th July 2023.

  • Market Cap: Small-cap
  • 5Y Average Net Profit Margin: Set to High – Sorted from highest to lowest
  • Net Profit Margin: Set to High

Conclusion

Investing in the most profitable companies is often perceived as a safer option, as they tend to offer stability and regular dividends. With Tickertape, you can access the updated financials, compare the company against its peers and evaluate the fundamentals of a stock with ease, allowing you to make informed decisions in the process of identifying the most profitable shares in India.

Harshit Singh
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