Small Cap Compounders
Small caps with 10-year track records of revenue growth and high ROCE — the next generation of quality mid caps.
Screener.in Query
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Market Capitalization > 500 AND
Market Capitalization < 5000 AND
Sales growth 10Years > 20 AND
Average return on capital employed 10Years > 20 AND
Debt to equity < 0.5 AND
Return on equity > 20 AND
OPM > 18Step: Copy the query above → Open Screener.in → New Screen → Paste in the query box → Run
What It Finds
Small cap companies with a 10-year history of 15%+ sales growth and 15%+ average ROCE — quality compounders before they graduate to mid cap.
Why It Works
Today's mid caps were yesterday's small caps. Finding companies that have proven 10-year compounding at small cap size gives you quality before the market re-rates them higher.
Best For
Best Market Conditions
Things to Watch Out For
- 10-year track record at small cap may mean slower growth ahead as base grows
- May already be partially re-rated by the market
- Patience required — minimum 3–5 year horizon
After Running the Screen
- 1Check each company's annual report and latest quarterly results.
- 2Verify the current valuation is reasonable — not just passing the screen.
- 3Look for insider ownership and promoter pledge levels.
- 4Always invest only what you can afford to hold for 3+ years.
About Growth Investing
Growth investing is about identifying companies at a fundamental inflection point — where revenue and profit are accelerating simultaneously. The critical distinction is quality of growth: revenue growth alone could mean buying market share at a loss (burning cash). Profit growth alone could be margin engineering. Both growing together at 20–25%+ over 3–5 years means the business is genuinely expanding with improving unit economics.
Quarterly acceleration is an even earlier signal. When a company's most recent quarterly growth (YoY) exceeds its trailing 3-year CAGR, it means the business is speeding up — an inflection the annual numbers won't fully show for another 2–3 quarters. Combined with high ROCE and strong operating margins, accelerating growth companies often re-rate dramatically in the 12–24 months after the inflection becomes undeniable.
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High ROCE Compounders
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Disclaimer: These screens are for educational and research purposes only. Results are based on historical financial data and do not constitute investment advice. Past screen performance does not predict future returns. Always verify data on BSE/NSE and consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before investing.