Top 8 Best Blue Chip Stocks to invest now in 2018

Top 8 Best Blue Chip Stocks to invest now in 2018-minTop and Best Blue Chip Stocks to invest now in 2018


If you are looking to multiply your money in medium to long term, you need to invest your money in blue chip stocks. While there are several blue chip stocks to invest in India, one should invest in consistent performing stocks and which are available at reasonable price. What are bluechip stocks? What are various parameters an investor need to consider while selecting a blue chip stock for medium to long term investment? Which are the Top 8 Best Blue Chip Stocks to invest in India in 2017-2018? Should you invest in such Bluechip Stocks when markets are at peak now? This article would help you to answer few of these questions.

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How I filtered these Top 8 Best Blue Chip Stocks to invest now in 2018?


Blue chip stocks are those which are growing consistently along with good share price appreciation. These blue chip stocks would create wealth to share holders and investors over a period of time. We have identified these top 10 blue chip stocks for 2018 based on the below parameters:

a) Annualized earnings growth in last 5 years: We have filtered companies which are consistently growing in terms of earnings. An Annualised revenue growth of more than 20% is considered as the best way to identify a good stock.

b) Debt – Equity Ratio of < 2: This is the ratio of company financial leverage calculated by dividing total liabilities by shareholders' equity. Means for every Rs 1 of investment by shareholders, there should not be more than Rs 2 of liabilities. The lower the ratio, the greater the chances that this company is able to manage the funds within own sources.

c) Average ROE > 20%: We have considered stocks that has average Return on Equity (RoE)  which is > 20%. Return on Equity is nothing but the Net Income over the shareholders' equity. Picking up stocks which have > 20% can reward investors faster in medium to long term.

d) Interest coverage ratio >2: Interest coverage ratio is the ratio used to determine how easily a company can pay interest on the outstanding debt. Interest coverage ratio = CBIT / Interest expenses. Any company where the interest coverage ratio is lower than 2, the performance of such company is questionable. Such companies struggle to make the interest payment from profits and such profits would decline year on year.

e) Market capitalization > Rs 6,000 Crores: Market capitalization is the total value of company outstanding shares. It is the simple arithmetic of outstanding shares issued by the company at market value. Any company where the market capitalization of > Rs 6,000 Crores can be considered as a blue chip stock. The higher the market capitalization, the higher the confidence in such company as they would have grown over a period of time.

f) PEG < 1.5: Price to Earnings growth (PEG) is key ratio that is used to determine the time it would take for an investor to double the money with such stock investment.

Top 8 Best Blue Chip Stocks to invest now in 2018


Some of the stocks are already recommended by us earlier as part of bluechip stocks in 2016 or 2017, hence they could be repetition. If you are have already invested, continue to invest in them.

1) Aurobindo Pharma – CMP Rs 672


Aurobindo Pharma is one of the leading Indian pharmaceutical research companies that manufactures and export drugs and formulations worldwide.

Annualised earnings growth in the last 5 years should be > 20% – Actuals are 70% – Test Passed

Debt Equity Ratio should be < 2. Actual is 0.36 – Test Passed

Interest coverage ratio should be >2 – Actuals are 47 – Test Passed

Market capitalization should be Rs 6,000 Crores – Actuals are Rs 41,000 + Crores – Test Passed

PEG should be < 1.5 – Actuals are 0.25. Test Passed.

CMP of the share price is Rs 672. Its 52 week low is Rs 503 and 52 week high is Rs 895.

Considering the highest growth Aurobindo Pharma made in the last 5 years, this is definitely a good blue chip stock to invest in 2018.

2) Avanti Feeds – CMP Rs 2,614


Avanti Feeds is the leading manufacturer of Prawn and Fish Feeds and Shrimp Processor and Exporter from India. Avanti Feeds Limited has established joint venture with Thai Union Frozen Products PCL., the world's largest seafood processors and leading manufacturer of prawn and fish feeds in Thailand with integrated facilities from Hatchery to Shrimp & Fish processing and Exports

Annualised earnings growth in the last 5 years should be > 20% – Actuals are 69% – Test Passed

Debt Equity Ratio should be < 2. Actual is 0.03 – Test Passed

Interest coverage ratio should be >2 – Actuals are 70 – Test Passed

Market capitalization should be Rs 6,000 Crores – Actuals are Rs 11,800 + Crores – Test Passed

PEG should be < 1.5 – Actuals are 0.44. Test Passed.

CMP of the share price is Rs 2,614. Its 52 week low is Rs 415 and 52 week high is Rs 2,940.

Avanti Feeds made 2nd highest growth rate in the last 5 years and this can turn as a multi bagger, hence it is the best blue chip stock to invest for 2018.

3) Ajanta Pharma – CMP Rs 1,336


Ajanta Pharma Limited is an Indian multinational, engaged in development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical formulations

Annualised earnings growth in the last 5 years should be > 20% – Actuals are 41% – Test Passed

Debt Equity Ratio should be < 2. Actual is 0 – Test Passed

Interest coverage ratio should be >2 – Actuals are 186 – Test Passed

Market capitalization should be Rs 6,000 Crores – Actuals are Rs 11,000+ Crores – Test Passed

PEG should be < 1.5 – Actuals are 0.57. Test Passed.

CMP of the share price is Rs 1,336. Its 52 week low is Rs 1,120 and 52 week high is Rs 2,125.

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4) PI Industries – CMP Rs 954


Incorporated in 1947, PI Industries Limited (PI) is a fast growing agri-sciences company with a unique business model across the AgChem value chain from R&amp;D to distribution providing innovative solutions by partnering with the best.

Annualised earnings growth in the last 5 years should be > 20% – Actuals are 35% – Test Passed

Debt Equity Ratio should be < 2. Actual is 0.07 – Test Passed

Interest coverage ratio should be >2 – Actuals are 59 – Test Passed

Market capitalization should be Rs 6,000 Crores – Actuals are Rs 11,300 + Crores – Test Passed

PEG should be < 1.5 – Actuals are 0.78. Test Passed.

CMP of the share price is Rs 954. Its 52 week low is Rs 675 and 52 week high is Rs 985.

This is one of the best and top blue chip stock to invest for 2018.

5) Century Plyboards – CMP Rs 310


Century Plyboards is a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality plywood, laminate sheets, fiberboard, marine wood, MDF boards, sunmica and veneer wood products in different designs and costs.

Annualised earnings growth in the last 5 years should be > 20% – Actuals are 28% – Test Passed

Debt Equity Ratio should be < 2. Actual is 0.87 – Test Passed

Interest coverage ratio should be >2 – Actuals are 9.1 – Test Passed

Market capitalization should be Rs 6,000 Crores – Actuals are Rs 6,500 + Crores – Test Passed

PEG should be < 1.5 – Actuals are 1.38. Test Passed.

CMP of the share price is Rs 310. Its 52 week low is Rs 154 and 52 week high is Rs 326.

6) Syngene International – CMP Rs 550


Incorporated in 1993, Syngene is India’s largest contract research organization, which supports R&D programs from lead generation to clinical supplies. Our multi-disciplinary skills in integrated drug discovery and development include capabilities in medicinal chemistry, biology, in vivo pharmacology, toxicology, custom synthesis, process R&D, GMP manufacturing, formulation and analytical development along with Clinical development services.

Annualised earnings growth in the last 5 years should be > 20% – Actuals are 28% – Test Passed

Debt Equity Ratio should be < 2. Actual is 0.58 – Test Passed

Interest coverage ratio should be >2 – Actuals are 21 – Test Passed

Market capitalization should be Rs 6,000 Crores – Actuals are Rs 10,000+ Crores – Test Passed

PEG should be < 1.5 – Actuals are 1.28. – Test Passed

CMP of the share price is Rs 550. Its 52 week low is Rs 430 and 52 week high is Rs 663.

Low debt equity ratio makes this as one of the good blue chip stock to invest for 2018 for medium to long term investment. One should not invest for short term investment.

7) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone – CMP Rs 386


Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited is India’s largest private multi-port operator. APSEZ is a part of the Adani Group, an integrated infrastructure corporation.

Annualised earnings growth in the last 5 years should be > 20% – Actuals are 26% – Test Passed

Debt Equity Ratio should be < 2. Actual is 1.27 – Test Passed

Interest coverage ratio should be >2 – Actuals are 4 – Test Passed

Market capitalization should be Rs 6,000 Crores – Actuals are Rs 82,000+ Crores – Test Passed

PEG should be < 1.5 – Actuals are 0.85. Test Passed.

CMP of the share price is Rs 386. Its 52 week low is Rs 245 and 52 week high is Rs 443.

Adani Ports Stock price has potential to go up and can be considered as one of the best Blue Chip Stocks for medium term investment. 

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8) Aarti Industries – CMP Rs 909


Aarti Industries is a leading Indian manufacturer of Speciality Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals with a global footprint. Chemicals manufactured by Aarti are used in the downstream manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers, additives, surfactants, pigments, dyes, etc.

Annualised earnings growth in the last 5 years should be > 20% – Actuals are 22% – Test Passed

Debt Equity Ratio should be < 2. Actual is 1.15 – Test Passed

Interest coverage ratio should be >2 – Actuals are 4.5 – Test Passed

Market capitalization should be Rs 6,000 Crores – Actuals are Rs 7,200 + Crores – Test Passed

PEG should be < 1.5 – Actuals are 1.16. Test Passed.

CMP of the share price is Rs 909. Its 52 week low is Rs 653 and 52 week high is Rs 1,039.

Should you invest in these BlueChip Stocks now?


These are good bluechip stocks to invest in India. However, one should look for any market correction or short term corections in such stocks and invest in them. One can also slowly accumulate these stocks over a period of next 3-6 months instead of investing in one time. Investors need to hold for medium to long term of 4-8 years to get higher returns.

Disclaimer: I do not hold any of these stocks as of 2nd December, 2017. However, I have interest in investing in these stocks in the short term to medium term in future.

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Suresh

Top 8 Best Blue Chip Stocks to invest now in 2018

Suresh KP

23 comments

  1. Hi,

    Could you please suggest 20 small cap stocks to invest in next one month. I would hold these stocks for next 10 years expecting highest returns in long term. I am kind of a one time investor.

    Please suggest.

    Regards,
    Kulbhushan Prakash

    1. 1. Supreme Industries
      2. Tata Elxsi
      3. Accelya Kale
      4. Automotive Axle
      5. PPAP Automotive
      6. Cyient
      7. Century Plyboards
      8. Astral Poly
      9. Finolex Industries
      10. Va Tech Wabag
      11. Caplin Point
      12. Thirumalai Chemicals
      13. Hester Bio
      14. KSE
      15. Sharda Cropchem
      16. Kaveri Seeds
      17. Dhanuka Agritech
      18. Au Small Finance Bank
      19. Dilip Buildcon
      20. La Opala RG

  2. Dear Suresh Sir,

    I need help is it better to close the loan or invest in mutual funds or shares, I do not have an idea. I am ready to take some moderate risk help me to choose some best funds. 

     

    Regards,

    Sampath

    1. To be successful you need to understand the market. It take sometimes to understand and invest. If you not pay loan you need to pay interest for it. If you are new to this please close the loan and then try it.

    2. @ sampath..I had a similar query and I decided to continue with my mutual funds simply beacase my home loan is at 8.5% and my mutual funds are able to fetch an average return of 18-20% per year. When ever I had 1 lakh surplus. I had to decide either to invest in mutual fund or make a part payment towards home loan. The interest that i can save for one year is 8500/- but mutual funds could fetch me a return of 18000/- approx. The only condition is its subject to market risk. But one can only make profits from mutual fund when he can think beyond the disclaimer. all the best

  3. Hi Suresh,

    Do you think only these parameters are enough for the Investment or do we have any other parameter to be included in the Fundamental factors.

    Thanks,

    Vel

     

  4. Very useful tips. I am also searching for fixed income every month. Any one can explain in which I should invest

  5. Hi Suresh, I have started investing in MF being inspired by blogs.

    I was having lump sum amount of 4L with me, so I have invested in below MFs as lump sum in July-2017.

     

    Axis Long Term Equity Fund – Growth (for Tax Saving)

    1 Lakh

    SBI Blue Chip Fund – Growth

    1 Lakh

    HDFC Balanced Fund – Regular Plan – Growth

    1 Lakh

    Aditya Birla Sun Life MIP II – Wealth 25 Plan – Growth

    1 Lakh

     

    I would like to start SIPs for accumulation towards longterm goals such as Retirement corpus/children marriages etc. it should also be inclusive of tax saving of 1.5 L.

    Please suggest me best SIPs distribution for each month. I can invest 20,000-25000 per month in SIPs (including ELSS for tax saving of 1.5 L/annum)

     

    1. Don’t club your tax savings with investments. For ELSS to get Rs 1.5 Lakhs you need to invest Rs 12,500 per month. You can invest thru SIP in Axis long term equity (which you are already invested thru lumpsum, just check), Franklin India Tax Shield, Reliance tax saver funds. For non tax saving, considering investing in diversified portfolio. Check this artilce for more info about funds in various segments.ย https://myinvestmentideas.com/2017/10/top-10-best-mutual-funds-for-sip-to-invest-in-2018/

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