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Top 20 · DSEF Score

Best DSE Stocks to Buy in 2026

#1
MARICOPharmaceuticals & ChemicalsStrong Buy

Marico Bangladesh Limited

91.7

Reliable dividend history (14.0% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. Marico Bangladesh Limited demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +28.2% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. Overall DSEF score: 91.7/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
9.7
Financial Health
9.4
Competitive Moat
8.3
Valuation
8.1
Dividend
10.0
LTP 2744.3 0.01%EPS 28.2%Dividend 14.0%
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#2
MPETROLEUMFuel & PowerStrong Buy

Meghna Petroleum Limited

85.4

Meghna Petroleum Limited demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +22.5% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt and positive operating cash flow, a key indicator of financial resilience. Overall DSEF score: 85.4/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
10.0
Financial Health
9.9
Competitive Moat
4.7
Valuation
9.0
Dividend
8.5
LTP 200.0 0.25%EPS 22.5%Dividend 10.0%
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#3
SQURPHARMAPharmaceuticals & ChemicalsStrong Buy

Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.

84.2

Reliable dividend history (5.7% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. At current prices, Square Pharmaceuticals PLC. trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. Overall DSEF score: 84.2/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
8.0
Financial Health
8.4
Competitive Moat
7.6
Valuation
8.7
Dividend
10.0
LTP 208.8 0.10%EPS 14.5%Dividend 5.7%
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#4
JAMUNAOILFuel & PowerStrong Buy

Jamuna Oil Company Limited

83.2

Jamuna Oil Company Limited demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +46.8% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. At current prices, Jamuna Oil Company Limited trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. Overall DSEF score: 83.2/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
9.4
Financial Health
8.3
Competitive Moat
5.3
Valuation
9.3
Dividend
9.1
LTP 167.4 0.12%EPS 46.8%Dividend 10.8%
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#5
KOHINOORPharmaceuticals & ChemicalsStrong Buy

Kohinoor Chemical Company (Bangladesh) Ltd.

82.4

The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt and positive operating cash flow, a key indicator of financial resilience. Reliable dividend history (1.3% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. Overall DSEF score: 82.4/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
9.1
Financial Health
9.5
Competitive Moat
6.9
Valuation
5.6
Dividend
9.2
LTP 500.0 0.24%EPS 12.8%Dividend 1.3%
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#6
PRIMEBANKBankStrong Buy

Prime Bank PLC.

82.0

Prime Bank PLC. demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +52.6% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt and positive operating cash flow, a key indicator of financial resilience. Overall DSEF score: 82.0/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
10.0
Financial Health
8.6
Competitive Moat
6.2
Valuation
7.3
Dividend
7.7
LTP 28.9 1.37%EPS 52.6%Dividend 6.1%
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#7
PADMAOILFuel & PowerStrong Buy

Padma Oil PLC.

80.2

Padma Oil PLC. demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +37.8% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. At current prices, Padma Oil PLC. trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. Overall DSEF score: 80.2/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
9.8
Financial Health
8.4
Competitive Moat
3.8
Valuation
9.3
Dividend
8.3
LTP 173.7 0.17%EPS 37.8%Dividend 9.2%
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#8
UTTARABANKBankStrong Buy

Uttara Bank PLC.

79.8

Uttara Bank PLC. demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +34.0% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. Reliable dividend history (6.8% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. Overall DSEF score: 79.8/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
9.0
Financial Health
8.6
Competitive Moat
6.1
Valuation
6.9
Dividend
8.8
LTP 25.9 0.39%EPS 34.0%Dividend 6.8%
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#9
BXPHARMAPharmaceuticals & ChemicalsStrong Buy

Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC.

79.1

Reliable dividend history (3.2% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt and positive operating cash flow, a key indicator of financial resilience. Overall DSEF score: 79.1/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
6.6
Financial Health
9.1
Competitive Moat
6.6
Valuation
9.0
Dividend
9.6
LTP 123.2 1.20%EPS 26.4%Dividend 3.2%
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#10
CITYBANKBankStrong Buy

City Bank PLC.

78.7

City Bank PLC. demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +44.5% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt and positive operating cash flow, a key indicator of financial resilience. Overall DSEF score: 78.7/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
10.0
Financial Health
9.3
Competitive Moat
5.8
Valuation
7.4
Dividend
4.9
LTP 26.6 0.00%EPS 44.5%Dividend 4.7%
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#11
ACMELABPharmaceuticals & ChemicalsStrong Buy

The ACME Laboratories Limited

77.8

The ACME Laboratories Limited holds a strong competitive position within its sector, reflected in stable revenue and above-average operating margins. At current prices, The ACME Laboratories Limited trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. Overall DSEF score: 77.8/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
7.6
Financial Health
5.1
Competitive Moat
9.4
Valuation
8.8
Dividend
8.7
LTP 76.2 0.13%EPS 1.1%Dividend 4.6%
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#12
TRUSTBANKBankStrong Buy

Trust Bank PLC.

77.1

At current prices, Trust Bank PLC. trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt and positive operating cash flow, a key indicator of financial resilience. Overall DSEF score: 77.1/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
9.0
Financial Health
9.3
Competitive Moat
4.8
Valuation
9.6
Dividend
5.0
LTP 15.5 1.27%EPS 18.9%Dividend 4.8%
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#13
BSCMiscellaneousStrong Buy

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation

77.0

At current prices, Bangladesh Shipping Corporation trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. Reliable dividend history (2.5% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. Overall DSEF score: 77.0/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
8.4
Financial Health
5.4
Competitive Moat
6.3
Valuation
9.5
Dividend
9.4
LTP 101.7 0.78%EPS 22.8%Dividend 2.5%
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#14
BSRMSTEELEngineeringStrong Buy

BSRM Steels Limited

76.8

At current prices, BSRM Steels Limited trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt and positive operating cash flow, a key indicator of financial resilience. Overall DSEF score: 76.8/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
8.3
Financial Health
8.5
Competitive Moat
5.0
Valuation
8.5
Dividend
8.2
LTP 70.2 0.29%EPS 36.3%Dividend 7.1%
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#15
NAVANAPHARPharmaceuticals & ChemicalsStrong Buy

Navana Pharmaceuticals PLC

76.6

At current prices, Navana Pharmaceuticals PLC trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. Navana Pharmaceuticals PLC demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +20.4% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. Overall DSEF score: 76.6/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
7.7
Financial Health
7.0
Competitive Moat
7.5
Valuation
9.3
Dividend
7.0
LTP 61.8 0.65%EPS 20.4%Dividend 2.3%
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#16
EHLServices & Real EstateStrong Buy

Eastern Housing Limited

75.0

Reliable dividend history (3.0% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. Eastern Housing Limited demonstrates consistent earnings growth (EPS +36.9% YoY), ranking among the strongest businesses on the DSEF business quality pillar. Overall DSEF score: 75.0/100 (Strong Buy).

Business Quality
8.7
Financial Health
5.9
Competitive Moat
5.5
Valuation
8.1
Dividend
9.3
LTP 83.9 0.84%EPS 36.9%Dividend 3.0%
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#17
LHBCementBuy

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC.

74.5

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC. holds a strong competitive position within its sector, reflected in stable revenue and above-average operating margins. Reliable dividend history (8.1% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. Overall DSEF score: 74.5/100 (Buy).

Business Quality
3.8
Financial Health
8.8
Competitive Moat
9.6
Valuation
8.1
Dividend
9.5
LTP 49.2 0.20%EPS 33.7%Dividend 8.1%
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#18
ENVOYTEXTextileBuy

Envoy Textiles Limited

74.3

Reliable dividend history (6.2% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. At current prices, Envoy Textiles Limited trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. Overall DSEF score: 74.3/100 (Buy).

Business Quality
8.2
Financial Health
5.9
Competitive Moat
5.0
Valuation
8.5
Dividend
10.0
LTP 48.6 0.62%EPS 134.6%Dividend 6.2%
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#19
RECKITTBENPharmaceuticals & ChemicalsBuy

Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) PLC

73.7

Reliable dividend history (9.9% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. The company maintains a healthy balance sheet with manageable debt and positive operating cash flow, a key indicator of financial resilience. Overall DSEF score: 73.7/100 (Buy).

Business Quality
5.8
Financial Health
9.4
Competitive Moat
5.2
Valuation
8.2
Dividend
10.0
LTP 3371.8 0.09%EPS 8.3%Dividend 9.9%
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#20
UNIQUEHRLTravel & LeisureBuy

Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC

72.5

At current prices, Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC trades at a discount relative to both its own historical valuation and sector peers — offering an attractive entry point. Reliable dividend history (4.3% yield), consistently returning cash to shareholders over multiple years. Overall DSEF score: 72.5/100 (Buy).

Business Quality
5.7
Financial Health
7.4
Competitive Moat
5.8
Valuation
10.0
Dividend
9.3
LTP 36.8 0.27%EPS 0.8%Dividend 4.3%
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The top 20 highest-rated stocks on the Dhaka Stock Exchange in 2026, ranked by DSEF composite score. Each stock is analysed across 5 pillars: business quality, financial health, competitive moat, valuation, and dividend sustainability.

This list ranks every DSE-listed stock using the DSEF 5-pillar composite score — a proprietary metric covering earnings quality, financial health, competitive positioning, valuation, and dividend reliability. Only stocks scoring 55+ (Safe Buy or above) are included. Data is sourced directly from DSE financial disclosures and updated daily.


Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a stock the 'best' on the DSE in 2026?
Our DSEF score evaluates 5 fundamental pillars: business quality (EPS growth, ROE), financial health (debt, cash flow), competitive moat (margins, sector rank), valuation (P/E vs history), and dividends. Stocks scoring above 75 are Strong Buy — the highest tier.
How often does this list update?
The rankings update daily as new price data and financial disclosures are processed. During quarterly reporting seasons, scores may shift significantly as new EPS and dividend data flows in.
Are these stocks safe to buy?
These are fundamentally strong stocks by the DSEF criteria, but no stock is without risk. Always do your own research, diversify across sectors, and consider your personal risk tolerance before investing.