Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›Metal stocks: Time to contradict analyst expectations? 5 metal stocks with upside potential from a low 2% to a high of 17%Investment IdeasSynopsisFor a long time, there was a familiar pattern in the metal sector. When prices were high and times were good, companies borrowed heavily to build new capacity, confident that the good times would last. Then the cycle would turn, as it always does, causing prices to fall. And these companies would be left with huge debts taken on at the peak that they could no longer comfortably service. 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.Ask any investor about metal stocks, and the chances are they will be described as tactical rather than secular investment opportunities. The fact is, there are enough reasons to justify such a reputation. Every time the commodity cycle turned down, Indian metal companies, loaded with the debt taken on in the good years, would be the first to get into serious trouble.Things are now changing, at least as far as the ability of these companies to ETMarkets.com 11 mins readAug 31, 2026, 06:24:00 AM 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