5 Well Known Stocks that Outperformed Benchmarks in FY20

Nikita Bhoota Nikita Bhoota 7th September 2023 - 05:09 pm

From the general election to the slowing economy to coronavirus pandemic, FY20 witnessed it all. Share markets have been is under pressure since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic broke in the country and all over the world. Domestic stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty slumped 24% and 26% respectively from 1^st April 2019- 31^st March 2020, posting their worst performance in over a decade. In 2008-09, the Sensex had declined 37.9%, while the Nifty50 cracked 36.2% on account of global financial crisis. Apart from these, factors such as massive corporate tax rate cuts, tussle between the RBI and the government, Union Budget, repo rate cuts, Ayodhya verdict, abrogation of Article 370, US-China trade deal were among the major triggers in FY20. However, even during this fall in markets, there are certain shares that not only outperformed the benchmark, but also gave investors stellar returns during the year. 5paisa have picked five such stocks that have outperformed the Nifty50 in the past financial year and have been strong despite tough economic conditions.

Company Name	1-Apr-19	31-Mar-20	Gain
Abbott India Ltd.	7,256.2	15,455.5	113.0%
Gujarat Gas Ltd.	147.1	232.6	58.1%
Berger Paints India Ltd.	329.6	497.4	50.9%
Nestlé India Ltd.	10,895.6	16,302.4	49.6%
Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMart)	1,493.9	2,200.7	47.3%

Source: Ace Equity

Abbott India

Abbott India has given stellar returns, gained 113% in FY20. This stock is not deterred by the current pandemic. The Pharma MNC stood strong despite the crash in markets. The company’s 9 out of top 10 brands are leaders in their respective participating markets and their rigorous restructuring measures have aided to achieve this market-beating performance. Over the years, the company has also operated with a net debt-free structure having more than sufficient cushion of cash.

Gujarat Gas

Gujarat Gas share price gained 58.1% in FY20. Gujarat Gas (GGL) is an amalgamation of Gujarat Gas Company and GSPC Gas. Gujarat Gas is India's largest city gas distribution player, with a total sales volume of 6.2mmscmd and presence across 24 districts in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra and the Union Territory of Dadra Nagar Haveli. It has a network of a 15,000 km-long gas pipeline and 291 CNG stations, constituting 25% of all CNG stations in the country.

Berger Paints

The stock gave magnificent return of 50.9% in FY20. It has not only managed to outperform Nifty 50 but also the country’s largest paint company Asian Paints. Berger has presence in the decorative paints and industrial coatings segments in domestic and international markets. Further, it has a presence in external insulation finishing systems. In the industrial coatings segment, Berger caters for the protective coatings, automotive (primarily two-wheeler and three-wheeler, and commercial vehicles) and general industrial segments. In the international segment, Berger has a presence in the decorative paints segment in Nepal and has presence in the external insulation system in Poland (where it is the second largest player, with 11-12% market share through Bolix SA, which it acquired in 2008 for US$39m. It has the second-largest distribution network, with more than 23,000 dealers.

Nestlé India Ltd

Nestlé India, the Maggi maker, has also gained over 49.6% in FY20. The company primarily operates in four segments, viz. Milk Foods & Nutrition, Chocolates & Confectionery, Prepared Dishes & Beverages.

Nestlé India has strong brands like Cerelac, Lactogen Nestlé Dahi and Slim milk (Milk food and nutrition), Maggi (Prepared dishes), KitKat (Chocolates) and Nescafé (Beverages) under its fold. Company has seen strong growth in its Maggi and chocolate brands during the CY19.

Avenue Supermart (DMart)

Avenue Supermarts (DMart) shares were up 47.3% in FY 20. DMart is an emerging supermarket chain, with major presence is in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana and Karnataka. DMart operates most of its stores in densely located areas and focuses on customers in the lower and middle class segments of society. DMart provides lower prices for its products across various categories and sub-categories, which is appealing to the price-sensitive customers. In order to minimise operational costs, the company follows an ownership model (including long-term lease contracts, where lease period is over 30 years), rather than a rental model.