Search+Investment IdeasSynopsisWhen a stock remains in the red for several months, investors naturally begin questioning the investment. Imagine a shipbuilder remaining weak even as the Nifty recovers. The temptation is to sell it and move into whichever defence stock is performing well at that moment. Yet, the shipbuilder may still have a strong order book and could deliver once execution accelerates. Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, is a comprehensive report that evaluates five key components of 4,000+ listed stocks – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. The simple average of the above-mentioned five component ratings is normally distributed to reach an average score.While the dilemma over selling, holding, or buying a stock or stocks of a particular sector always exists, it is more acute for investors with exposure to defence stocks. The reason is simple: The defence story is real and the performance of companies is largely above expectations.However, defence stocks are no longer cheap. Many have gone through a substantial re-rating over the past few years, and whenever sentiment in the broader market ETMarkets.com 25 mins readAug 09, 2026, 02:37:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership