Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%

At a time when everything on the street appears good and green, there is a case of being selective. The reason, if it is in a raging bull market, the street never stays in this all good and green mode forever.when the street starts to become selective, it is stocks where there are some improvement in the business operating matrix tend to weather the storm better. So as an investor, one needs to look at every sector and company and their operating and valuation matrix separately. These 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.

In volatile markets, where there is a readjustment in valuation across midcap space, it is only a matter of time that the concept of relative valuation will come into play and large caps will get more attention from the market. Stocks from different sectors are making to the list, this week, stocks from Oil refining and marketing, private banks, insurance, auto ancillary and fertilizer space. 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 . The screener applies different algorithms for all BSE and NSE stocks.

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.

With some macro tailwinds, the mood on the street which was slightly tilting toward bears in September and October has once again stabilized and has turned in favor of bulls. While it is a good sign, if one takes a broader picture in terms of major event risks which the Indian market is staring at, “ being careful” would be the key which would finally impact the returns. So be selective, avoid impulsive investing, and keep reviewing one’s portfolio. We look at stocks which have witnessed a continuous rise in their score in the last one month. These 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.

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.