Defence Stocks

Defence stocks represent companies involved in national security, manufacturing weapons, and aerospace technology. These firms benefit from government contracts and tend to be resilient during economic downturns.

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List of Best Defence Stocks to Invest in 2024

Name	Price	Analyst Rating	M Cap	Target Price	Alpha	1Y Return	3Y Return	5Y Return	PE	Industry PE	PB	Beta	Div Yld	Net Profit Qtr	Net Profit QoQ %	Net Profit YoY %	Net Profit 3Y Change %	Rev Qtr (in Cr)	Rev QoQ (in %)	Rev 1Y change %	Rev 3Y change %	Profit Mar Qtr	Profit Mar QoQ	Profit Mar 1Y Change%	Profit Mar 3Y Change%	Sector	M Cap	ROE	ROCE	EPS	Volume
Bharat Electronics Ltd	₹290.85	BUY	LARGE CAP	331.54	62.38%	74.92%	348.87%	805.92%	48.07	58.59	9.16	1.75	1.09%	1083.88 Cr	38.78%	34.1%	90.55%	4604.9	8.51%	14.29%	43.66%	19.45%	27.89%	17.34%	32.64%	Consumer Cyclical	222071.08	27.1%	33.71%	5.39	14964677
Solar Industries India Ltd	₹9,787.60	BUY	MID CAP	11698	38.77%	56.04%	340.54%	859.12%	91.63	58.59	33.89	1.05	0.1%	303.78 Cr	1.08%	7.9%	203.83%	1715.83	1.84%	-12.32%	141.27%	14.42%	-0.75%	23.06%	25.93%	Basic Materials	93409.72	28.99%	34.17%	96.71	63347
Bharat Dynamics Ltd	₹1,239.25	BUY	MID CAP	1294.6	50.51%	59.86%	542.32%	764.15%		58.59	8.83	1.19	NA													Industrials	46483.79	17.89%	12.04%		1614304
Cochin Shipyard Ltd	₹1,493.55	HOLD	MID CAP	1328	132.39%	138%	840.44%	687.61%	46.99	58.59	2.28	1.27	0.59%	188.92 Cr	8.43%	157.06%	28.69%	1143.2	48.18%	61.99%	35.88%	20.45%	-26.83%	58.68%	-5.3%	Industrials	41439.17	17.21%	21.44%	29.77	305700
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd	₹1,572.20	HOLD	SMALL CAP	1149	83.12%	102.53%	668.76%	706.6%		58.59	5.24	1.56	NA													Industrials	19430.88	23.14%	26.95%		442865
BEML Ltd	₹4,073.80	BUY	SMALL CAP	4758.5	50.7%	57.55%	146.58%	334.87%	62.45	58.59	5.03	1.62	0.65%	51.03 Cr	-172.41%	78.46%	310.15%	859.84	35.6%	3.98%	12.72%	6.95%	-153.4%	71.62%	263.86%	Industrials	18168.25	11.24%	12.1%	67.45	203036
Data Patterns (India) Ltd	₹2,567.75	BUY	SMALL CAP	2688.4	13.8%	28.08%	229.5%	229.5%		58.59	10.24	0.95	NA													Aerospace & Defence	14135.95	14.59%	18.98%		473554
Zen Technologies Ltd	₹2,493.05	BUY	SMALL CAP	2378.33	227.71%	225.33%	1025.61%	4319.33%	99.71	58.59	17.71	0.93	NA	63.44 Cr	-20.19%	159.16%	4575.09%	241.84	-5.02%	100.98%	705%	29.44%	-15.97%	28.94%	480.76%	Technology	21497.68	33.47%	47.46%	15.41	1593381
Astra Microwave Products Ltd	₹797.30	BUY	SMALL CAP	953.75	22%	38.19%	276.04%	922.94%	61.39	58.59	5.84	1.57	0.34%	25.39 Cr	252.64%	73.38%	319.65%	229.61	47.96%	11.44%	41.8%	13.32%	138.33%	55.58%	195.94%	Communication Services	7875.21	13.94%	16.89%	12.75	275772
Larsen & Toubro Ltd	₹3,629.85	BUY	LARGE CAP	4038.7	-5.34%	8.53%	103.35%	183.42%	37.78	83.11	8.05	1.37	0.9%	4112.81 Cr	19.55%	23.33%	20.63%	61554.58	11.67%	20.6%	62.61%	7.04%	7.06%	2.26%	-25.81%	Real Estate	516794.72	13.69%	15.37%	113.26	2796593
Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd	₹345.00	BUY	SMALL CAP	392.5	-21.55%	-9.4%	102.23%	128.52%	76.28	58.59	5.59	1.62	0.36%	23.55 Cr	345.18%	-41.26%	-44.85%	256.42	64.32%	23.02%	31.9%	8.56%	170.92%	-52.26%	-58.19%	Industrials	6807.94	7%	7.02%	4.9	304102
MTAR Technologies Ltd	₹1,722.20	BUY	SMALL CAP	1638	-34.18%	-27.31%	-23.87%	50.33%	129.98	58.59	7.65	0.66	NA	18.77 Cr	323.7%	-45.75%	21.79%	187.08	48.48%	1.22%	135.67%	9.66%	185.37%	-46.4%	-48.32%	Industrials	4786.81	8.67%	11.62%	18.24	1697001
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd	₹1,005.40		SMALL CAP		31.44%	44.83%	52.59%	110.75%	89.24	58.59	5.9	1.26	NA	12.7 Cr	-9.99%	-16.42%	90.25%	87.09	4.21%	13.97%	76.86%	11.85%	-13.63%	-26.66%	7.57%	Industrials	4257.23	8.82%	12.46%	7.7	164352
DCX Systems Ltd	₹329.80	BUY	SMALL CAP	419	-13.98%	-4.84%	6.16%	6.16%	63.58	58.59	2.93	1.27	NA	5.22 Cr	77.55%	5.72%	156.36%	195.62	41.67%	13.56%	122.03%	5.32%	25.33%	-6.9%	15.46%	Aerospace & Defence	3646.79	8.08%	9.26%	6.8	1003595
Apollo Micro Systems Ltd	₹94.15	BUY	SMALL CAP	158	-27.84%	-16.71%	752.33%	1264.46%	55.28	58.59	5.29	0.74	0.05%	15.73 Cr	86.6%	66.01%	203.51%	160.71	76.22%	24.91%	83.01%	8.37%	5.89%	32.91%	65.85%	Technology	2939.85	7.01%	11.97%	1.1	1147541
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd	₹4,190.20	BUY	LARGE CAP	5149.86	45.65%	62.02%	622.01%	1109.35%	34.43	58.59	7.66	1.6	1.05%	1510.49 Cr	5.1%	30.77%	134.81%	5976.29	37.46%	12.83%	32.77%	25.08%	-23.54%	15.9%	76.86%	Industrials	299801.8	28.9%	26.24%	113.95	1598164
Ideaforge Technology Ltd	₹587.25	BUY	SMALL CAP	538	-39.07%	-26.82%	-53.31%	-53.31%	202.9	58.59	4.45	0.85	NA	-13.73 Cr	-1273.5%	41.51%	-409.43%	37.1	-56.96%	68.81%	804.38%	14.42%	-2826.26%	-16.17%	-134.21%	Aerospace & Defence	2652.55	9.69%	12.49%	10.56	123215
NIBE Ltd	₹1,707.95		SMALL CAP		152.97%	170.14%	4443.21%	21481.61%	74.57	58.59	11	0.36	0.08%	8.89 Cr	12.82%	1065.41%		135.99	23.56%	167.65%		6.57%	-8.69%	335.42%		Consumer Cyclical	2431.55	18.05%	19.52%	14.11	23207
Rossell India Ltd	₹76.99		SMALL CAP		-94.58%	-83.5%	-43.68%	0.9%	20.88	121.7	4.53	0.62	0.08%	2.43 Cr	-116.32%	-53.96%	-61.32%	73.25	15.57%	3.69%	13.77%	3.47%	-114.12%	-55.6%	-66%	Industrials	489.87	4.52%	6.35%	3.38	44725
CFF Fluid Control Ltd	₹680.00		SMALL CAP		52.96%	65.88%	278.12%	278.12%		58.59	6.32	0.6	NA													Aerospace & Defence	1342.45	22.65%	23.99%		10600
Taneja Aerospace & Aviation Ltd	₹432.00		SMALL CAP		12.98%	18.75%	384.84%	1939.45%	89.46	58.59		1.38	1.04%	4.09 Cr	18.21%	1.27%	78.94%	10.12	10.72%	-4.74%	-12.08%	36.67%	6.76%	6.31%	103.52%	Industrials	1152.11	9.27%	12.6%	4.36	13466
Sika Interplant Systems Ltd	₹2,557.05		SMALL CAP		78.92%	80.12%	175.94%	1292.83%	49.45	58.59	6.25	0.79	0.66%	6.19 Cr	17.46%	120.25%	63.51%	33.24	9.27%	76.69%	33%	18.26%	7.49%	24.66%	22.94%	Industrials	1113.7	20.7%	26.39%	45.65	1747
Krishna Defence & Allied Industries Ltd	₹747.45		SMALL CAP		94.02%	103.32%	872.57%	872.57%		58.59	4.9	1.02	NA			84.72%				67.21%		9.2%		10.47%		Aerospace & Defence	1031.17	13.29%	16.94%	7.14	21000
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd	₹4,724.10	HOLD	LARGE CAP	3642	119.34%	137.57%	1917.94%	2830.39%	39.53	58.59	6.74	1.61	NA	552.76 Cr	-17%	72.92%	298.9%	2756.83	16.96%	20.94%	133.87%	19.11%	-29.03%	42.98%	70.56%	Industrials	102876.02	37.86%	45.38%	89.69	2673135

What are Defence Stocks?

Defence stocks represent companies involved in the production, development, and distribution of military equipment, technology, and services. These stocks offer investors a chance to participate in industries crucial for national security. With a focus on resilience, innovation, and global demand, investing in defence stocks can provide stability and growth potential to portfolios.

Overview of Best Defence Stocks in India as per Analyst Ratings and Market Capitalisation

In the domain of defence shares in India, several key players have emerged, offering diverse investment options. Here is a list of the top defence stocks that are recommended for investment.

Bharat Electronics

Founded in 1954, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) specialising in manufacturing advanced electronic products for the Indian Defence. BEL produces a range of defence equipment and systems, including defence communication devices, electronic warfare systems, land-based radars, naval systems, C4I systems, weapon systems, and avionics.

BEL's non-defence operations cover various sectors such as cybersecurity, e-mobility, railways, e-governance systems, homeland security, civilian radars, turnkey projects, components or devices, and telecom and broadcast systems.

The company has subsidiaries and joint ventures with local and international firms, providing a wide array of products like electronic voting machines, radar transmitters, sonar-based technology, and ballistic missile systems.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Established in December 1940, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is a major aerospace and defence company based in Bangalore, India. HAL is involved in the design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul, upgrade, and service of various products, including aircraft, aero engines, avionics, helicopters, accessories, and aerospace structures.

HAL's product lineup includes various aircraft such as the HAWK, Su-30 MKI, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Dornier, Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), and HTT-40. The company also manufactures helicopters like the Dhruv, Chetak, Cheetah, Lancer, Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Cheetah, and Light Utility Helicopters (LUH).

Additionally, HAL offers inertial navigation systems, auto stabilisers, laser range systems, flight data recorders, radio navigation equipment, communication equipment, and airborne secondary radars.

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Founded on July 16, 1970, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is a PSU under the Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana. BDL serves as the manufacturing base for guided missile systems and related equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. The company operates four manufacturing units, with three located in Telangana (Hyderabad, Bhanur, and Ibrahimpatnam) and one in Andhra Pradesh (Visakhapatnam).

BDL is among the few companies globally with advanced facilities for producing and supplying guided missiles, underwater weapons, airborne products, and other allied defence equipment. The company also provides product life cycle support and refurbishment or life extension services for vintage missiles.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

Located in Mumbai, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders is a leading shipbuilding yard in India. Established as a private company in 1934, it came under government control in 1960. Since then, it has constructed 802 vessels, including 28 warships ranging from advanced destroyers to missile boats and seven submarines. The company specialises in constructing and repairing ships, submarines, and other engineering products.

MDL has also delivered various types of ships such as cargo ships, supply vessels, passenger ships, water tankers, multipurpose support vessels, tugs, and dredgers for customers in India and abroad. Additionally, MDL has fabricated and supplied jackets, main decks of wellhead platforms, jack-up rigs, and more.

Cochin Shipyard

Incorporated in 1972, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has become a leading player in the Indian shipbuilding and ship repair industry over the past three decades. CSL can construct and repair the largest vessels in India. The company is involved in building various types of vessels and providing repair and refitting services, including upgrades, periodic layup repairs, and extending the lifespan of ships.

Cochin Shipyard’s shipbuilding products include defence vessels such as aircraft carriers, hydrographic survey vessels, fast patrol vessels, offshore patrol vessels, and pollution control vessels. It also offers ship repair services for both defence and commercial ships, marine engineering training, and various other facilities.

FAQ's

Resilience: Defence spending tends to remain steady or even increase during economic downturns, making these stocks potentially less volatile than cyclical companies.
Stable Income: Defence companies often prioritise consistent dividend payouts, offering investors a regular stream of income.
Growth Potential: Advancements in technology and increasing global security concerns can lead to growth opportunities for defence firms.
Strategic Importance: Governments prioritise a strong defence sector, potentially leading to continued support and investment in these companies

Geopolitical Dependence: Defence spending can fluctuate based on global political climates and international relations.
Technological Disruption: Rapid advancements in military technology can make certain defence products obsolete, impacting profitability.
Public Scrutiny: The defence industry can sometimes face public criticism, potentially leading to negative press and stock price declines.
Lower Growth Potential: Defence stocks may offer slower growth compared to companies in high-growth sectors.

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Government Contracts: Look for companies with a strong track record of securing lucrative government contracts.
Diversification: Consider companies across various defence sub-sectors (aerospace, weapons systems, etc.) to mitigate risk.
Financial Health: Evaluate a company's financial stability, profitability, and debt levels.
Innovation: Companies investing in cutting-edge defence technologies can be positioned for future growth.

Several factors can impact the performance of defence stocks, including government defence budgets, geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and contracts or orders from domestic and international clients. Company-specific factors such as financial health, management, and production capabilities also play a significant role.

Defence stocks can be relatively stable due to consistent government spending on defence. However, like any investment, they come with risks, such as changes in government policy, delays in contract execution, and geopolitical changes. It is essential to research and consider these factors before investing.

You can invest in defence stocks in India by opening a trading account with INDmoney and buying shares through the stock exchange. Alternatively, you can invest through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on the defence sector.

Government policies significantly impact defence stocks. Policies that increase defence budgets, promote local manufacturing, and streamline procurement processes can positively affect these stocks. Conversely, budget cuts or restrictive policies can have a negative impact.

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Name	Price	M Cap	Alpha	1Y Return	3Y Return	5Y Return	PE	Industry PE	PB	Beta	Net Profit Qtr	Net Profit QoQ %	Net Profit YoY %	Net Profit 3Y Change %	Rev Qtr (in Cr)	Rev QoQ (in %)	Rev 1Y change %	Rev 3Y change %	Profit Mar Qtr	Profit Mar QoQ	Profit Mar 1Y Change%	Profit Mar 3Y Change%	Sector	M Cap	ROE	ROCE	EPS	Volume
Adani Power Ltd	₹497.90	LARGE CAP	-13.67%	-0.65%	414.21%	733.28%	16.31	26.97	6.88	1.45	3297.52 Cr	-15.72%	94.18%	1540.09%	13338.88	-10.81%	29.86%	92.02%	41.37%	-5.51%	49.53%	754.11%	Utilities	201004.37	55.41%	30.81%	54	8079059
Tata Motors Ltd	₹724.05	LARGE CAP	-8.86%	4.97%	64.03%	322.64%	8.46	35.39	12.63	1.08	3450 Cr	-39.39%	1082.46%	-344.36%	100534	-6.32%	26.58%	75.32%	7.26%	-35.3%	834.16%	-239.39%	Consumer Cyclical	278182.61	19.5%	14.69%	82.99	17962656
Adani Wilmar Ltd	₹290.90	MID CAP	-27.44%	-15.47%	10.7%	10.7%	39.28	136.97	5.04	0.92	281.91 Cr	-9.54%	-69.17%	-73.83%	14460.45	2.06%	-11.9%	38.21%	0.33%	-11.36%	-65.01%	-81.06%	Edible Oil	38873.39	3.42%	9.6%	1.31	1010277
Infosys Ltd	₹1,922.15	LARGE CAP	13.58%	26.71%	7.43%	164.43%	29.9	41.76	7.66	0.7	6516 Cr	2.23%	8.88%	35.14%	40986	4.25%	4.7%	52.95%	17.08%	-1.94%	3.99%	-11.64%	Technology	821791.95	36.58%	45.07%	63.37	11056720
Tata Steel Ltd	₹140.68	LARGE CAP	-3.1%	9.36%	29.64%	209.95%	60.96	24.73	1.43	1.39	758.84 Cr	-17.39%	-160.8%	-159.95%	53489.73	-1.7%	-5.83%	46.63%	-2.14%	-15.96%	-164.56%	-140.88%	Industrials	180337.03	7.79%	13.67%	-3.94	46503449
Yes Bank Ltd	₹19.83	MID CAP	-14.79%	-3.74%	56.62%	-58.99%	34.51	15.85	1.62	1.22	566.59 Cr	9.8%	74.66%	-136.84%	9225.45	2.55%	23.98%	42.4%	3.9%	7.08%	40.88%	-125.87%	Financial Services	64643.47	2.45%	NA	0.45	76096639
Zomato Ltd	₹282.10	LARGE CAP	114.61%	126.54%	119.22%	128.97%	339.41		6.95	0.69	176 Cr	-30.43%	-136.15%	-142.99%	4799	14.1%	71.13%	507.58%	2.9%	-39.03%	-121.12%	-107.08%	Technology	281693.74	5.15%	5.18%	0.4	271472990
ITC Ltd	₹464.65	LARGE CAP	-8.5%	3.34%	119.55%	95.29%	28.36	29.16	7.41	0.62	5054.43 Cr	-2.37%	6.54%	55.06%	20581.57	12.22%	-0.08%	43.85%	29.28%	-13%	6.63%	7.79%	Consumer Defensive	588633.7	29.21%	37.4%	16.62	19481288
Wipro Ltd	₹305.20	LARGE CAP	29.79%	44.12%	-9.45%	146.4%	27.82	41.76	4.34	1.05	3226.6 Cr	6.26%	-2.24%	2.25%	22301.6	1.54%	-0.8%	44.93%	12.38%	4.65%	-1.45%	-29.45%	Technology	327189.89	15.13%	19.03%	10.635	22214824
HDFC Bank Ltd	₹1,771.50	LARGE CAP	-4.61%	6.33%	24.39%	37.71%	19.71	15.85	2.5	0.97	17825.91 Cr	8.2%	39.27%	101.24%	121456.74	3.81%	99.35%	161.73%	15.7%	4.23%	-30.13%	-23.11%	Financial Services	1384256.77	16.88%	NA	86.15	12846174