Best Stocks for Short-Term Investment
This analysis identifies top-performing stocks for short-term investment based on a proprietary Composite Score. This score combines metrics for growth, profitability, and valuation to provide a holistic view of a stock's potential.
Top-Ranked Stocks by Composite Score
Based on the calculated Composite Score from available data, the top-ranked stocks are:
- TCS.NS
- ITC.NS
- BHARTIARTL.NS
Investment Quick-Picks & Analysis
What are the 5 best stocks to buy now?
Ranked by Composite Score (higher = stronger combined growth, profitability, valuation):
- TCS (TCS.NS)
- ITC (ITC.NS)
- Bharti Airtel (BHARTIARTL.NS)
- Hindustan Unilever (HINDUNILVR.NS)
- Maruti Suzuki (MARUTI.NS)
Which stock is best for short term (3 months)?
By Growth Score (which measures cash-flow and earnings momentum), TCS leads—making it our top short-term pick.
Which share will grow fast?
TCS and ITC show the strongest recent free-cash-flow growth scores, suggesting strong operational momentum.
Which is the No. 1 stock to buy now?
TCS consistently tops the rankings on both the composite score and the growth score, making it the primary recommendation from this analysis.
Which "small share" is best to buy today?
This analysis focuses on large-cap stocks. Among this set:
- By lowest market capitalization: Nestlé India (NESTLEIND.NS) at ₹2.17 Trillion.
- By lowest share price: Power Grid (POWERGRID.NS) at ₹291.
Note: These are not "small-cap" stocks in the traditional sense.
Data Visualizations
The following charts visualize key metrics for the top-performing stocks. This helps in comparing their relative strengths at a glance.
Note: A logarithmic scale is used for the Y-axis to effectively display the wide range of scores.
Note: A logarithmic scale is used for the Y-axis due to the significant influence of free cash flow on the score.
Data Analysis & Methodology
Key Results & Calculation Logic
- Data Gaps: Some stocks lacked values for key indicators like Debt/Equity, ROE, or Free Cash Flow. The scores for these stocks were impacted, sometimes resulting in a zero or None value.
- Growth Score: Calculated using a weighted formula: 40% on Earnings Growth, 40% on Revenue Growth, and 20% on the absolute Free Cash Flow value.
- Profitability Score: Calculated for stocks with available data, using a 60% weight on ROE and 40% on the inverse of the Debt/Equity ratio.
- Valuation Score: Based on the averaged rank of P/E, P/B, and EV/EBITDA ratios. A lower number indicates a more attractive valuation.
- Composite Score: An equally weighted average of the Growth, Profitability, and Valuation scores. Stocks without a complete set of scores received a 'None' value.
best stock to buy today for short term profit
The table below contains the raw data used for the analysis. You can scroll horizontally on smaller screens to view all columns.
| Index | Market Cap (₹) | Debt/Equity | ROE | P/E | P/B | Current Price (₹) | Composite Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCS.NS | 10,987.42 B | 9.71 | 0.52 | 22.30 | 11.22 | 3036.8 | 2.28E+10 |
| ITC.NS | 5,159.10 B | 0.41 | 0.28 | 26.12 | 7.36 | 411.95 | 8.82E+09 |
| BHARTIARTL.NS | 11,476.52 B | 139.21 | 0.29 | 34.15 | 10.26 | 1914.3 | 8.39E+09 |
| HINDUNILVR.NS | 5,923.79 B | 3.32 | 0.21 | 55.61 | 11.99 | 2521.2 | 6.97E+09 |
| MARUTI.NS | 3,963.99 B | 0.09 | 0.16 | 27.30 | 4.12 | 12608.0 | 9.99E+08 |
| INFY.NS | 6,255.06 B | 8.89 | 0.30 | 22.58 | 565.17 | 1509.0 | 2.22E+08 |
| HCLTECH.NS | 3,977.00 B | 9.38 | 0.25 | 23.45 | 487.67 | 1467.9 | 1.32E+08 |
| NTPC.NS | 3,242.07 B | 130.86 | NaN | 18.34 | 1.76 | 334.25 | 17.0 |
| KOTAKBANK.NS | 3,934.09 B | NaN | 0.13 | 20.56 | 2.50 | 1978.6 | 16.5 |
| POWERGRID.NS | 2,707.88 B | 145.25 | NaN | 18.18 | 2.92 | 291.0 | 16.33 |
| ICICIBANK.NS | 10,573.52 B | NaN | 0.18 | 20.15 | 3.21 | 1481.4 | 15.5 |
| HDFCBANK.NS | 15,485.87 B | NaN | 0.14 | 23.06 | 2.85 | 2018.2 | 14.5 |
| RELIANCE.NS | 18,812.88 B | 36.61 | NaN | 23.09 | 2.23 | 1390.2 | 14.33 |
| LT.NS | 5,001.50 B | 114.74 | NaN | 31.50 | 5.12 | 3636.5 | 9.0 |
| ULTRACEMCO.NS | 3,603.97 B | 32.62 | NaN | 53.39 | 5.10 | 12249.0 | 8.0 |
Next Steps & Important Considerations
Processing Missing Data: Future analysis could involve imputation (e.g., using industry averages) to replace missing data points, which would increase the number of stocks with a complete Composite Score.
Weighting Adjustments: The weighting of Growth, Profitability, and Valuation scores can be adjusted to align with specific investment strategies (e.g., a higher weight on Valuation for value investing).
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on historical fundamental data and current prices. Short-term investment decisions should always incorporate market sentiment, technical analysis, and recent news. This is not financial advice. Also, check out our guide on Good Long-Term Stocks for 2025 for a different perspective.
