Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 41%

As the NIFTY continues its upward journey, bias of the underlying volatility has once again tilted toward bulls. During this period, there are still some pockets where stocks have seen an improvement in their analyst scores. Though on Monday, given the pressure which some large cap IT stocks may witness we might see volatility once again changing the color.The selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum.

Bulls are in control of both, Nifty and market breadth. Some stocks have seen an improvement in their analyst scores during this period. The selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.

On Wednesday, thanks to one stock, Reliance industry, nifty was able to make a comeback. But what is more important is that market breadth, which has been under pressure for most of the sessions for the last three weeks, was in the green territory for most of the time. It is important to keep one eye on market breadth as that would be a more reliable indicator for deciding the strength and possible time frame for which the rally may last. Another thing which one should monitor closely is when the numbers of how much money has flown to mutual funds in the month of March which would get released in early April. This would be an indication of how much impact did AMFI advisory to mutual funds had on ground. Also, this would answer the question, whether this is another short term profit booking move or a beginning of a long phase correction and valuation adjustment.During this phase, analysts are bullish on select stocks from different sectors, some of which are either the leaders of their sector or part of the top three companies which are known to be well managed. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists down quality stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or strong buy . This predefined screener is only available to ET Prime users.

For a short period volatility came back on the street and it was appearing that bias would turn toward bears. But bulls have not given an inch. In this small phase there are stocks which have seen an improvement in their analyst scores. The selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.

One segment of the market which got another big push in the market after the election results have come has been the mid-cap segment. Both at the index land and breadth level mid-cap which were already out-performing got a push. While there is nothing wrong in being bullish given the fact that policy continuity is the next theme on the street. However, keep some check and balance while participating in this phase of the rally. The reason is the valuations are not cheap and any small profit booking correction may lead to sharp correction in individual stock prices. ET screener powered by Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus applies different algorithms & filters to all BSE and NSE stocks, and lists stocks which fulfill the various criteria as specified into the algorithms & filters to find those which might help navigate the stock market.

As more stocks from different sectors see an improvement in their analyst scores, it is important to be selective before being bullish when looking at stocks. The selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.

After a phase of consistent upward movement at the start of FY24, broader market indices have once again witnessed a phase of volatility in the last two weeks. The selected stocks depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score which is based on five key pillars i.e. earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.