5 Financially Strong Small-Cap Stocks With a High Piotroski Score of 9; Do You Hold Any?

Synopsis: Shaily Engineering Plastics, Tenneco Clean Air India, Kajaria Ceramics, Saksoft, and V-Marc India are financially strong small-cap stocks with a perfect Piotroski Score of 9.

The Piotroski Score is a financial scoring system that helps investors measure a company’s overall financial health. It is based on nine key factors, including profitability, cash flow, debt levels, liquidity, and operating efficiency. 

The score ranges from 0 to 9, with 9 being the highest, indicating that a company has strong fundamentals and is performing well financially. Companies with a high Piotroski Score generally have healthy balance sheets, improving earnings, and better cash generation. Investors often use this score to identify fundamentally strong stocks with the potential for long-term growth. Here are a few financially strong small-cap stocks that have a high Piotroski score of 9

Shaily Engineering Plastics Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 12,912.71 crore, the shares of Shaily Engineering Plastics Limited were currently trading at Rs. 2,807.40 per equity share, rising nearly 0.31 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 2,798.65.

Shaily Engineering Plastics Limited has a high Piotroski score of 9, and the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 30.2 percent and 28.2 percent, respectively. Shaily Engineering Plastics Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 35.1, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.27x.

Coming into financial highlights, Shaily Engineering Plastics Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 203 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 224 crore in Q4 FY26, which has grown by 10.34 percent. The net profit has also grown by 63.33 percent from Rs. 30 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 49 crore in Q4 FY26.

Shaily Engineering Plastics Limited is an Indian manufacturer of precision injection-molded plastic components and assemblies serving industries such as healthcare, consumer products, personal care, automotive, and industrial applications. Founded in 1987 and publicly listed in India, it has grown into one of the country’s largest exporters of engineering plastic components, with manufacturing operations centered in Gujarat and customers in more than 40 countries.

Tenneco Clean Air India Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 23,243.57 crore, the shares of Tenneco Clean Air India Limited were currently trading at Rs. 575.90 per equity share, down nearly 1.99 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 587.60.

Tenneco Clean Air India Limited has a high Piotroski score of 9, and the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 60.8 percent and 44.4 percent, respectively. Tenneco Clean Air India Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 15, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.04x.

Coming into financial highlights, Tenneco Clean Air India Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 1,326 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 1,552 crore in Q4 FY26, which has grown by 17.04 percent. The net profit has also grown by 19.29 percent from Rs. 140 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 167 crore in Q4 FY26.

Tenneco Clean Air India Limited is an Indian automotive components manufacturer specializing in emission control, powertrain, and suspension systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It is part of the US-based Tenneco Group and serves both the domestic and export markets, with products designed to help vehicle manufacturers meet increasingly stringent emissions and performance requirements.

Kajaria Ceramics Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 18,953.40 crore, the shares of Kajaria Ceramics Limited were currently trading at Rs. 1,190 per equity share, down nearly 1.75 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,211.25.

Kajaria Ceramics Limited has a high Piotroski score of 9, and the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 23.3 percent and 17.9 percent, respectively. Kajaria Ceramics Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 30.5, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.07x.

Coming into financial highlights, Kajaria Ceramics Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 1,222 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 1,373 crore in Q4 FY26, which has grown by 12.36 percent. The net profit has also grown by 265.11 percent from Rs. 43 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 157 crore in Q4 FY26.

Kajaria Ceramics Limited is an Indian manufacturer of ceramic and vitrified tiles, along with related bathroom products such as sanitaryware and faucets. It is widely recognized as one of India’s largest tile manufacturers, with an extensive manufacturing footprint, broad dealer network, and a strong presence in both residential and commercial construction markets.

Saksoft Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 2,174.38 crore, the shares of Saksoft Limited were currently trading at Rs. 173.95 per equity share, down nearly 1.56 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 176.70.

Saksoft Limited has a high Piotroski score of 9, and the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 25.5 percent and 19.6 percent, respectively. Saksoft Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 10, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.06x.

Coming into financial highlights, Saksoft Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 240 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 249 crore in Q4 FY26, which has grown by 3.75 percent. The net profit has also grown by 20 percent from Rs. 30 crore in Q4 FY25 to Rs. 36 crore in Q4 FY26.

Saksoft Limited is an Indian information technology company focused on digital transformation, software engineering, data, cloud, and enterprise modernization services. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chennai, it serves mid-sized and enterprise customers across North America, Europe, and Asia, with a strategy centered on deep expertise in selected industry verticals rather than broad-based IT outsourcing.

V-Marc India Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 3,912.20 crore, the shares of V-Marc India Limited were currently trading at Rs. 267 per equity share, down nearly 7.88 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 289.85.

V-Marc India Limited has a high Piotroski score of 9, and the company’s ROCE and ROE stand at 41.4 percent and 41.8 percent, respectively. V-Marc India Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. 6.83, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.74x.

Coming into financial highlights, V-Marc India Limited’s revenue has increased from Rs. 560 crore in H2 FY25 to Rs. 1,105 crore in H2 FY26, which has grown by 97.32 percent. The net profit has also grown by 156 percent from Rs. 25 crore in H2 FY25 to Rs. 64 crore in H2  FY26.

V-Marc India Limited is an Indian manufacturer of electrical wires, cables, and related electrical products headquartered in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The company has established a presence in the country’s electrical infrastructure sector through a broad portfolio of power and communication cables, an expanding distribution network, and a focus on quality certifications and manufacturing capabilities.

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