Hunting for the strongest names on the Dhaka Stock Exchange? Start here. We sifted every listed company down to the 20 that pair steady earnings with healthy books and a fair price — led this year by Meghna Petroleum Limited. Here's the shortlist, and why each one earned its place.
Topping the list is Meghna Petroleum Limited — fuel & power. Profits have been climbing — earnings rose +23% over the past year, and the balance sheet is in good shape, with little debt weighing it down. The bottom line: top-tier pick.
Read the full breakdown →Next up, Marico Bangladesh Limited — pharmaceuticals & chemicals. The balance sheet is in good shape, with little debt weighing it down, and profits have been climbing — earnings rose +28% over the past year. The bottom line: top-tier pick.
Read the full breakdown →Next up, Padma Oil PLC. — fuel & power. Profits have been climbing — earnings rose +38% over the past year, and and at today's price, the shares look cheap for what you get. The bottom line: top-tier pick.
Read the full breakdown →Profits have been climbing — earnings rose +47% over the past year.
It hands shareholders a dependable 5.4% dividend.
Profits have been climbing — earnings rose +21% over the past year.
Profits have been climbing — earnings rose +5% over the past year.
The balance sheet is in good shape, with little debt weighing it down.
It hands shareholders a dependable 1.3% dividend.
Profits have been climbing — earnings rose +31% over the past year.
And at today's price, the shares look cheap for what you get.
It hands shareholders a dependable 10.1% dividend.
It holds a firm grip on its corner of the market.
Profits have been climbing — earnings rose +16% over the past year.
It hands shareholders a dependable 10.6% dividend.
The balance sheet is in good shape, with little debt weighing it down.
And at today's price, the shares look cheap for what you get.
The balance sheet is in good shape, with little debt weighing it down.
Profits have been climbing — earnings rose +37% over the past year.
It hands shareholders a dependable 5.7% dividend.
To build this list, we look at five things that matter for any company: are profits growing, is the balance sheet healthy, does it hold a strong position in its market, is the price fair, and does it pay a reliable dividend. Only the companies that score well across the board make the cut. Everything comes straight from official company filings and is refreshed every day.