Stocks to Watch in September 2026: Companies Nearing 52-Week Highs

Key Takeaways :

• Divis Laboratories, Laurus Labs and Anthem Biosciences trade above their listed 52-week highs.

• HFCL, Motherson and GSK Pharma sit within a narrow range of their yearly peaks.

• PE ratios vary sharply across the stocks, adding an important valuation factor.

The last session of August has left several stocks close to their 52-week highs, setting up a sharp watchlist for September. Divis Laboratories, Laurus Labs and Anthem Biosciences have already moved above their listed 52-week highs. 

HFCL, Samvardhana Motherson Industries and GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals sit only a small distance below their peaks. Solar Industries, Welspun Corp and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals also remain close to their yearly highs.

The price action carries extra weight when viewed with volume, market value and PE ratios. Some names show strong daily gains, while others trade near their highs despite a weak session. The valuation gap against industry PE also varies across the group, which makes each stock worth a separate look as September starts.

Divis Laboratories Stays Above its 52-Week High

Divis Laboratories closed at an LTP of 9,100.50, up 0.84%. Volume stood at 2,61,462, while market cap reached Rs. 2,41,589.68 crore. Value stood at 237.94 crore. The PE ratio stood at 81.82 against an industry PE of 32.79. Its 52-week high stood at 9,043.00, with a 52-week low of 5,636.50.

The current price sits 57.50 points above the listed 52-week high. That places Divis Laboratories among the strongest names on this September watchlist based on price position. Its PE ratio also sits well above the industry figure, which gives valuation an important place beside the price trend.

Solar Industries Sits Close to a Fresh Peak

Solar Industries closed at 20,339.00 after a 1.20% rise. Volume stood at 80,917. Market cap reached Rs. 1,84,047.72 crore, while value stood at 164.58 crore. The PE ratio was 88.57 against an industry PE of 4.47. The 52-week high stood at 20,422.00, while the low stood at 11,646.00.

Just 83 points separate the stock from its 52-week high. The 1.20% daily rise adds to the price strength, while the wide gap between its PE ratio and industry PE calls for close attention.

Motherson and Manipal Health Stay Near Their Peaks

Samvardhana Motherson Industries closed at 165.49, up 0.30%. Volume stood at 64,74,530. Market cap reached Rs. 1,74,665.47 crore and value stood at 107.15 crore. Its PE ratio was 38.33 against an industry PE of 266.46. The 52-week high stood at 167.00, with a low of 164.91.

The stock sits only 1.51 points below its yearly peak. That small gap makes Motherson one of the closest names to its 52-week high.

Manipal Health Enterprises closed at 786.70, down 1.04%. Volume stood at 7,75,132, with market cap at Rs. 1,03,480.72 crore and value at 60.98 crore. The PE ratio was 115.57 against an industry PE of 69.92. Its 52-week high stood at 801.00 and low at 590.00.

The stock needs a rise of 14.30 points to reach its 52-week high. Its negative daily move sets it apart from most other names on the list.

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Laurus Labs and Glenmark Add Pharma Strength

Laurus Labs closed at 1,910.80, up 1.26%. Volume stood at 15,71,450. Market cap reached Rs. 1,03,155.80 crore, while value stood at 300.27 crore. The PE ratio was 93.56 against an industry PE of 20.93. The 52-week high stood at 1,898.30 and the low at 823.10.

Laurus Labs sits 12.50 points above its listed 52-week high. The stock also posted a 1.26% rise, which places it among the stronger pharma names on the screen.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals closed at 2,448.20, up 0.41%. Volume stood at 2,61,102. Market cap was Rs. 69,088.40 crore and value stood at 63.92 crore. Its PE ratio was 38.30 against an industry PE of 20.93. The 52-week high stood at 2,474.00, while the low stood at 1,792.60.

A gap of 25.80 points separates Glenmark from its yearly peak. The stock still has a clear route toward that level if price strength continues in September.

Welspun, Anthem, GSK Pharma and HFCL Remain Close

Welspun Corp closed at 2,383.90, up 3.35%. Volume stood at 24,86,076. Market cap reached Rs. 62,885.05 crore and value stood at 592.66 crore. The PE ratio was 26.24 against an industry PE of 22.58. Its 52-week high stood at 2,433.90 and low at 710.00.

Anthem Biosciences closed at 933.55, up 1.14%. Volume stood at 6,20,346. Market cap was Rs. 52,577.08 crore, while value stood at 57.91 crore. The PE ratio was 90.27 against an industry PE of 20.93. The 52-week high stood at 927.00 and low at 579.15. The stock trades 6.55 points above that high.

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals closed at 3,050.00, up 0.51%. Volume stood at 26,675. Market cap reached Rs. 51,668.84 crore and value stood at 8.14 crore. Its PE ratio was 48.02 against an industry PE of 42.34. The 52-week high stood at 3,054.90 and low at 2,088.10. The gap stands at only 4.90 points.

HFCL closed at 242.70, up 2.89%. Volume stood at 97,92,585. Market cap reached Rs. 37,147.72 crore, while value stood at 237.67 crore. The PE ratio was 59.68 against an industry PE of 19.96. Its 52-week high stood at 244.30 and low at 59.82. Only 1.60 points separate the stock from its yearly peak.

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September Starts with a Tight High-Level Watchlist

The August-end figures point to a group with strong price positions as September begins. Divis Laboratories, Laurus Labs and Anthem Biosciences already stand above their listed 52-week highs. Motherson and HFCL need only small price gains to reach their peaks, while GSK Pharma sits even closer. Solar Industries, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Welspun Corp also remain within reach.

The next phase will focus on whether these stocks can hold their high price zones and turn those levels into fresh support. Their PE ratios, daily price moves and trading volumes add useful context to that test. For September, the key divide sits between stocks that have already cleared their yearly peaks and those that now sit just below them.

FAQs

1. Which stocks have moved above their 52-week highs?

Divis Laboratories, Laurus Labs and Anthem Biosciences trade above their listed 52-week highs.

2. Which stock sits closest to its 52-week high?

HFCL sits 1.60 points below its 52-week high of 244.30.

3. What is Divis Laboratories' current LTP?

Divis Laboratories has an LTP of 9,100.50.

4. Which stock recorded the highest daily gain on the list?

Welspun Corp recorded the highest daily gain at 3.35%.

5. Why do PE ratios matter in this watchlist?

PE ratios provide valuation context and show how each stock compares with its industry PE.