Top High Volatile Stocks for February 2025 Based on Beta: IndusInd Bank, Adani Total Gas and More

Investing in highly volatile stocks is like steering a ship through rough waters. These stocks experience sharp price swings in a short amount of time, presenting the potential for both large gains and considerable risks. In this blog, we will explore the top highly volatile stocks for Feb 2024 based on beta.

High Volatile Stocks For Feb 2025 – Based on Beta

Note: The stocks mentioned above have been selected from the Nifty 500 universe and sorted based on beta value as of February 03, 2025.

Overview of 5 High Volatile Stocks

1. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd

Sterling and Wilson Solar Ltd is one of the leading end-to-end solar engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solutions providers globally and is also engaged in the operation and maintenance (O&M) of solar power projects. The company reported an unexecuted order value of ₹10,167 crore as of December 2024 against ₹8,084 crore as of Mar 2024. The company has received two new orders/LOA in two domestic projects worth ~₹1,465 crore in Q3FY25

Key Metrics:

• Return on Equity (ROE): -56.7%

• Return on Capital Employed (ROCE): 3.77%

2. Sammaan Capital Ltd

Sammaan Capital Ltd is engaged in the business of providing home loans and loans against property. It also provides corporate mortgage loan-lease rental discounting and residential construction finance. The company has a beta of 2.43, which means that the price swings more wildly than the overall market.

Key Metrics:

• ROE: 6.56%

• ROCE: 10.1%

3. Poonawalla Fincorp Limited

Poonawalla Fincorp Limited is engaged in providing consumer and MSME financing, as well as General Insurance Services. During Q3FY25, the company reported consistent growth in AUM led by the right product mix and secured on-book mix at 54%. The company recorded consistent growth in Net Interest Income and PPoP despite the increase in the share of secured loans.

Key Metrics:

• ROE: 13.9%

• ROCE: 10.8%

4. IndusInd Bank Limited 

IndusInd Bank Limited is a commercial bank under the Banking Regulation Act 1949, which provides a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail clients besides undertaking treasury operations. The bank has made specific provisions amounting to ₹ 5,809 crores towards non-performing accounts, which contributes to the Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR). Additionally, floating provisions of ₹ 70 crores have been allocated towards PCR, and standard contingent provisions stand at ₹ 1,325 crores, which are surplus to the PCR. Furthermore, provisions for standard assets, excluding contingent provisions, are ₹ 1,588 crores.

Key Metrics:

• ROE: 15.2%
• ROCE: 7.93%

5. Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL)

Adani Total Gas Limited is engaged in the City Gas Distribution (CGD). In Q3FY25, the company made significant strides in its operational performance. The number of CNG stations was increased to 605 with the addition of 28 new stations, expanding its reach. The PNG home connections grew to 9.22 lakh, with 28,677 new households brought on board. Industrial and Commercial connections also saw growth, reaching 8,913 with the addition of 167 new consumers..

Key Metrics:

• ROE: 20.5%
• ROCE: 21.2%

Factors to Consider Before Investing in High Volatile Stocks

1. Risk Tolerance: Evaluate how well you can handle large price swings. If you’re someone who prefers stability, high-volatility stocks may not be the best fit.
2. Investment Horizon: High-volatility stocks are generally better suited for long-term investors who can endure market ups and downs. Short-term investors might find them too unpredictable.
3. Diversification: Spread your investments across a variety of stocks, mixing both high and low-volatility options to better manage overall risk.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

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