
February 2026 highlights several companies operating with zero debt, and with lower balance sheet risk.
Debt-free companies generally benefit from stronger cash flows, reduced interest obligations, and greater resilience during economic uncertainty.
Insurance and asset management firms dominate the list, reflecting capital light business models and consistent profitability.
Here’s a look at the best debt-free stocks this month.
| Name | Sub-Sector | Market Cap (₹ Cr) | Total Debt |
| Life Insurance Corporation Of India | Insurance | 5,49,737.18 | 0 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd | Insurance | 2,04,817.97 | 0 |
| ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd | Asset Management | 1,50,551.15 | 0 |
| HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd | Asset Management | 1,21,733.84 | 0 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd | Insurance | 95,749.31 | 0 |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | Insurance | 67,675.98 | 0 |
| Tata Investment Corporation Ltd | Asset Management | 31,895.27 | 0 |
| ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd | Auto Parts | 30,298.82 | 0 |
| New India Assurance Company Ltd | Insurance | 24,893.04 | 0 |
| JSW Holdings Ltd | Asset Management | 19,685.57 | 0 |
Note: The data above is as of February 17, 2026 and is ranked based on market capitalisation.
LIC remains India’s largest insurance company with a dominant market presence and strong policyholder base.
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SBI Life benefits from strong bancassurance distribution through State Bank of India’s network. The company has demonstrated steady growth in premium collections and profitability.
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ICICI Prudential AMC operates a diversified asset management platform supported by consistent inflows across equity and debt products, contributing to stable earnings generation.
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HDFC AMC is recognized for its large AUM base of ₹9.21 trillion in AUM as of December 31, 2025.
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ICICI Lombard is a leading private sector general insurer with diversified product offerings across motor, health, and corporate insurance segments.
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The table below lists debt-free companies arranged in descending order of dividend yield.
| Name | Dividend Yield (%) |
| JSW Holdings Ltd | — |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | 2.59 |
| HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd | 1.58 |
| ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd | 1.43 |
| Life Insurance Corporation Of India | 1.38 |
| New India Assurance Company Ltd | 1.19 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd | 0.65 |
| Tata Investment Corporation Ltd | 0.43 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd | 0.13 |
| ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd | 0.12 |
Note: Data is as of February 17, 2026 and sorted by dividend yield.
The following table presents companies sorted in descending order of net profit margin.
| Name | Net Profit Margin (%) |
| JSW Holdings Ltd | 78.94 |
| Tata Investment Corporation Ltd | 76.27 |
| HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd | 60.59 |
| ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd | 53.23 |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | 14.88 |
| ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Ltd | 11.70 |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd | 10.45 |
| Life Insurance Corporation Of India | 5.41 |
| New India Assurance Company Ltd | 2.38 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd | 2.06 |
Note: Data is as of February 17, 2026 and ranked by net profit margin.
Debt-free companies such as LIC, HDFC Asset Management, ICICI Prudential AMC, and SBI Life Insurance demonstrate strong balance sheet quality and operational stability. With zero leverage and consistent profitability, these businesses may appeal to investors seeking financially resilient companies with long-term growth potential.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: Feb 17, 2026, 2:35 PM IST

Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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