Greenblatt Magic Formula

Joel Greenblatt's value investing strategy combining high earnings yield and high return on capital. Rebalance annually.

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Educational Screening Only - This is NOT investment advice or a recommendation to buy/sell. Magic Formula requires annual rebalancing. Data updated quarterly. Always consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.

Magic Formula Philosophy

Investment Approach

  • Buy 20-30 stocks ranked highly on combined metrics
  • Hold for one year, then rebalance
  • Focus on good companies at bargain prices
  • Systematic, rules-based approach

Key Criteria (4/4)

  • High Earnings Yield: >8% (value indicator)
  • High Return on Capital: ROE >20%
  • Adequate Liquidity: Market Cap > ₹500 Cr
  • Positive Earnings Trend

Top Ranked Stocks (50)

Passing ≥ 3 out of 4 criteria

Stock Sector Price Market Cap (₹Cr) Rank Criteria Action
LICI
Life Insurance Corporation of India
Banking and Finance ₹879.2 554,702.3 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
ITC
ITC Ltd.
Food, Beverages & Tobacco ₹317.5 398,366.85 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
RECLTD
REC Ltd.
Banking and Finance ₹350.65 92,979.14 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
NMDC
NMDC Ltd.
Metals & Mining ₹84.86 74,466.7 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
NATIONALUM
National Aluminium Company Ltd.
Metals & Mining ₹370 67,716.61 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
MAHABANK
Bank of Maharashtra
Banking and Finance ₹65.5 50,871.94 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
IRB
IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd.
Cement and Construction ₹44.48 26,650.11 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
WELCORP
Welspun Corp Ltd.
Metals & Mining ₹831.95 22,104.33 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
NATCOPHARM
Natco Pharma Ltd.
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology ₹835.5 15,241.36 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
AKZOINDIA
Akzo Nobel India Ltd.
Consumer Durables ₹2,994.9 13,719.47 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
GMRP&UI
GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd.
Utilities ₹103.4 8,178.82 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
RELINFRA
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.
Utilities ₹109.84 4,768.73 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
ASHOKA
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd.
Cement and Construction ₹157.8 4,428.41 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
KNRCON
KNR Constructions Ltd.
Cement and Construction ₹146.6 4,111.93 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
OSWALPUMPS
Oswal Pumps Ltd.
General Industrials ₹351.3 4,046.2 Top Tier 4/4 Analyze →
COALINDIA
Coal India Ltd.
Metals & Mining ₹419.2 259,512.49 Top Tier 3/4 Analyze →
TMPV
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.
Automobiles & Auto Components ₹383.25 141,898.64 Top Tier 3/4 Analyze →
AIIL
Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd.
Banking and Finance ₹496.15 41,310.57 Top Tier 3/4 Analyze →
BHARTIARTL
Bharti Airtel Ltd.
Telecom Services ₹2,016.2 1,169,373.73 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
TCS
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
Software & Services ₹2,741.9 1,055,866.48 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
INFY
Infosys Ltd.
Software & Services ₹1,384.1 598,348.36 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
HINDUNILVR
Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
FMCG ₹2,407 578,868.81 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
HCLTECH
HCL Technologies Ltd.
Software & Services ₹1,470.9 421,133.69 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
BEL
Bharat Electronics Ltd.
General Industrials ₹444 318,267.77 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
General Industrials ₹4,178.8 275,134.04 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
VEDL
Vedanta Ltd.
Metals & Mining ₹702.4 271,674.21 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
HINDZINC
Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
Metals & Mining ₹624 264,695.11 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
HINDALCO
Hindalco Industries Ltd.
Metals & Mining ₹965.3 217,565.23 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
EICHERMOT
Eicher Motors Ltd.
Automobiles & Auto Components ₹7,936.5 212,399.87 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
TVSMOTOR
TVS Motor Company Ltd.
Automobiles & Auto Components ₹3,878.5 184,305.29 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
LTIM
LTIMindtree Ltd.
Software & Services ₹5,186 164,939.22 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
BANKBARODA
Bank of Baroda
Banking and Finance ₹289.25 150,590.07 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
PIDILITIND
Pidilite Industries Ltd.
Chemicals & Petrochemicals ₹1,490.1 150,357.07 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
TRENT
Trent Ltd.
Retailing ₹4,274 149,265.65 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
BRITANNIA
Britannia Industries Ltd.
FMCG ₹6,086.5 146,014.36 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
PNB
Punjab National Bank
Banking and Finance ₹120.8 141,593.06 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
UNIONBANK
Union Bank of India
Banking and Finance ₹180.79 137,389.63 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
TORNTPHARM
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology ₹4,090 137,290.38 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
PFC
Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
Banking and Finance ₹410.3 136,624.21 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
CANBK
Canara Bank
Banking and Finance ₹144.7 132,159.39 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
BSE
BSE Ltd.
Banking and Finance ₹3,140 129,144.99 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
INDUSTOWER
Indus Towers Ltd.
Telecom Services ₹472.85 123,268.16 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
ABB
ABB India Ltd.
General Industrials ₹5,795 122,970.44 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
SOLARINDS
Solar Industries India Ltd.
General Industrials ₹13,397 121,645.84 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
INDIANB
Indian Bank
Banking and Finance ₹881 121,233.49 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
CUMMINSIND
Cummins India Ltd.
General Industrials ₹4,440 121,200.16 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
HDFCAMC
HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd.
Banking and Finance ₹2,840 120,950.04 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
ASHOKLEY
Ashok Leyland Ltd.
Automobiles & Auto Components ₹210.99 120,925.04 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
POLYCAB
Polycab India Ltd.
Consumer Durables ₹7,764 117,187.65 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →
HEROMOTOCO
Hero MotoCorp Ltd.
Automobiles & Auto Components ₹5,725.5 113,921.13 Mid Tier 3/4 Analyze →

Important Notes

  • ⚠️ Annual rebalancing: Magic Formula is designed for 1-year holding periods with annual portfolio rebalancing.
  • ⚠️ Portfolio size: Greenblatt recommends holding 20-30 stocks from the top-ranked list for diversification.
  • ⚠️ Data methodology: Earnings yield calculated as inverse P/E ratio. ROE used as proxy for ROIC. Annual growth rates used until 3+ years of historical data accumulated. Data updated quarterly from Trendlyne.
  • ⚠️ Tax implications: Annual rebalancing may trigger short-term capital gains tax. Consult a tax advisor.
  • ⚠️ Professional advice: This screener is for educational purposes only. Consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making investment decisions.