Thursday, May 31, 2012

3 Discounted Large Cap Financial Stocks With Sustainable Dividends


Do you consider yourself a dividend investor, looking for strong yields and sustainable payouts? If so, we ran a screen you might find interesting.The forward P/E is a price multiple valuation metric, which is similar to the current P/E ratio, except that it uses the forecasted earnings instead. While this number might not be as accurate because it uses "forecasted" numbers, it does offer the benefit of illustrating analysts' expectations of a firm. If the market believes that earnings will grow moving forward, then the forward P/E should be lower than the current P/E. Financial Leverage, also known as the Equity Multiplier, illustrates how a firm is financing its assets. The lower the number the more a firm is financing its assets internally through stockholder equity. The higher this metric is the more the firm is relying on debt to finance its assets.The PEG ratio (price/earnings to growth
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9 Large Cap Consumer Stocks Given 'Buy' Ratings For Posting Strong Profits


Do you prefer to invest in companies that have received a vote of confidence from industry analysts? For a closer look at companies that have achieved favorable analyst ratings, we ran a screen.Return on Assets [ROA] illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. As well, it lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets. While most management teams can probably make money by throwing money at an issue very few can make very large profits with little investment.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of many profitability metrics used by investors and analysts to
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6 Industrial Small Caps With Strong Cash Reserves And Even Stronger Analyst Ratings


When it's uncertain where the global economy is headed, industrial stocks are not exactly the most sought after of sectors. However, savvy investors know that you can make money by looking where other investors aren't. That's exactly why we screened for industrial stocks. Today we identified some industrial stocks with strong cash reserves, meaning that these companies are well positioned to cover their expenses and possibly make strategic investments or acquisitions. But money in hand isn't enough to warrant investment; we also looked for companies with the highest analyst ratings. Under these criteria, we came up with a pretty interesting list of industrial stocks.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally
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9 Undervalued High Yield Small Caps Favored By Analysts


Finding solid small cap stocks with high yielding dividends can be like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially if you want to nab the stock while you can get it for cheap. However, a favorable analyst rating is one way to tell that you're on the right track. Keeping these idea in mind, we ran a series of screens that uncovered some pretty interesting opportunities.The forward P/E is a price multiple valuation metric, which is similar to the current P/E ratio, except that it uses the forecasted earnings instead. While this number might not be as accurate because it uses "forecasted" numbers, it does offer the benefit of illustrating analysts' expectations of a firm
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8 Fast Growing Technology Stocks With Real Profits


With the recent Facebook IPO, there is a lot of new interest in technology stocks. However, as soon as investors start digging into the tech sector, they realize that not all technology stocks actually return a profit. Further, most technology stocks peak during their IPOs, and see little growth thereafter. Today we set out to find technology stocks that defy those trends; we screened for tech stocks that have not only brought in solid profits, but also have growth on their horizon.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time this means that it's earning more per dollar of sales. Finding trends in the Operating Profit Margin helps investors identify companies that are improving profitability over
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9 Discounted Small Caps With High Yields And Great Analyst Ratings


Smaller companies can offer greater gains, but can carry more risk. Why not cash in along the ride by targeting small caps that pay high dividends? Today we screened for companies in that category, but that also look undervalued by their P/E ratios. We also went for companies with positive analysts ratings, as a way to hone in on the cream of the crop. If stocks like this pique your interest, you'll probably like the list we came up with.The forward P/E is a price multiple valuation metric, which is similar to the current P/E ratio, except that it uses the forecasted earnings instead. While this number might not be as accurate because it uses "forecasted" numbers, it does offer the benefit of illustrating analysts' expectations of a firm. If the market believes that earnings will grow moving forward, then the forward P/E should be lower than the current
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4 Discounted Dividend Stocks With Plenty Of Cash


Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, or have a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. We ran a screen for stocks with strong cash reserves, narrowing down for those that also look undervalued by their fundamentals. We also made sure that the companies pay nice sustainable dividends. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for?The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

5 Cash Hoarding Consumer Stocks Commanding Profits


Are you interested in consumer stocks, especially those with strong profit margins? Well, what if a company's profits are not matched by cash reserves to pay the bills? A profitable company that can't handle its bills today doesn't have to worry about the problems of tomorrow - because it might no be around for that much longer. Further, how is a company without cash on hand supposed to make strategic investments or acquisitions? A profitable company without liquidity can turn into a real dud in the long run. That said, today we screened for profitable consumer stocks that also have plenty of cash.Return on Equity [ROE] is one way to identify great potential names relative to profitability. This ratio illustrates the percentage return on shareholder equity. As well, this metric segments the company into operational efficiency, asset use efficiency, and financial leverage. Why does this matter? Simply put, it
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9 Small Caps With Hefty Earnings Currently On Sale


Hunting for good small cap investments is always an interesting activity. Small cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than larger alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. One strategy for picking good small caps is to look for companies that can bring in profits, and currently appear overlooked ( i.e. undervalued ) in the market. If you're looking for stocks that fit this category, you might like what we've put in our list.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time this means that it's earning more per dollar of sales. Finding trends in the Operating Profit Margin helps investors identify companies that are improving profitability over time and
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4 Undervalued Small Cap Stocks With Strong Cash Reserves


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3 High Yield Small Cap Dividend Stocks With Hefty Earnings And Strong Expected Growth


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps that are rearing to grow, due to their reliable profitability? Are you also in search of attractive dividends along the way? If the answer is 'yes', here are some interesting ideas to get you started.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

9 Mid Cap Dividend Stocks Bringing In Profits And Rated As 'Buys'


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow, and that can also pay out decent dividends, due to their profitability? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on, as a yardstick for general analyst sentiment? If so, here are a few ideas to start your search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing
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6 Mid Cap Healthcare Stocks Ready For Growth With Cash On Hand


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Interested in healthcare companies? Do you prefer stocks that can bring in profits over the next year? Do you feel better knowing your favorite companies have enough cash to cover their operating expenses for a very long time? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you may be interested in.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is
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5 Small Cap Dividend Stocks With Plenty Of Cash And Analyst Love


Interested in following smaller companies? Interested in stocks paying dividend income? Interested in companies with high liquidity? Are you after stocks that analysts are calling 'buy' or 'strong buy'? For ideas on how to start your own search, we ran a screen.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include assets that presumably can
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9 Profitable Biotechnology Stocks With Plenty Of Cash


Interested in biotechnology stocks? Do you feel better knowing your favorite companies have enough cash to cover their operating expenses for a very long time? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? For a closer look at stocks of this nature, we ran a screen.The Current Ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets
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9 Profitable Small Cap Stocks That Analysts Rate As Strong Buys


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buys'? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? If so, here are a few ideas to start your search.Return on Assets [ROA] illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. It also lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets. While most management teams can probably make money by throwing money at an issue, very few can make very large profits with little investment.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how
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4 Mid Cap Financial Dividend Stocks Poised For Growth And Rated As 'Buy' Or Better


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Interested in gaining exposure to financial companies? Do you like to be able to rely on a stock's dividend income? Do you prefer high-growth stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy', or better? If so, you'll probably like this list.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for mid cap financial dividend stocks. Next, we then screened for businesses that have high future earnings per share growth forecasts(1-year projected EPS Growth Rate>25%). From here, we then looked for companies that analysts rate as "Buy" or "Strong Buy" (mean recommendation < 3).Do you think these mid-cap stocks have strong
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9 Cash Heavy Small Caps Analysts Rate As 'Strong Buys'


Interested in following smaller companies? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? Do you value companies holding large amounts of cash? For ideas on how to start your search, we ran a screen you may find helpful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include assets that presumably can
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6 High Growth Small Cap Services Stocks With Analyst Love


Interested in services stocks? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? Do you prefer stocks that can bring in profits over the next year? If so, here are some ideas to start your stock search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for services stocks. We next screened for businesses that analysts rate as "Strong Buy" (mean recommendation < 2). We next screened for businesses with estimated high-growth, with 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%.Do you think these stocks offer both value and growth? Use our list along with your own analysis.1) Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU)














Sector: Services
Industry: Specialty Eateries
Market Cap: $239.70M
Beta: 1.71

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7 Services Stocks With Good Liquidity And Strong Expected Growth


Interested in gaining exposure to services companies? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? Do you prefer stocks with high projected earnings over the next year? We ran a screen you might find helpful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

9 Profitable Biotechnology Stocks With Plenty Of Cash


Interested in biotechnology stocks? Do you feel better knowing your favorite companies have enough cash to cover their operating expenses for a very long time? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? For a closer look at stocks of this nature, we ran a screen.The Current Ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets
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Monday, May 28, 2012

9 Cash Heavy Small Caps Analysts Rate As 'Strong Buys'


Interested in following smaller companies? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? Do you value companies holding large amounts of cash? For ideas on how to start your search, we ran a screen you may find helpful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include assets that presumably can
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6 High Growth Small Cap Services Stocks With Analyst Love


Interested in services stocks? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? Do you prefer stocks that can bring in profits over the next year? If so, here are some ideas to start your stock search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for services stocks. We next screened for businesses that analysts rate as "Strong Buy" (mean recommendation < 2). We next screened for businesses with estimated high-growth, with 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%.Do you think these stocks offer both value and growth? Use our list along with your own analysis.1) Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU)














Sector: Services
Industry: Specialty Eateries
Market Cap: $239.70M
Beta: 1.71

... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

7 Services Stocks With Good Liquidity And Strong Expected Growth


Interested in gaining exposure to services companies? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? Do you prefer stocks with high projected earnings over the next year? We ran a screen you might find helpful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

4 Profitable Dividend Stocks With Plenty Of Cash To Boot


Interested in earning dividend income? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you might find interesting.Return on Assets (ROA) illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. As well, it lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets. While most management teams can probably make money by throwing money at an issue very
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

3 'Buy' Rated Large Cap Tech Stocks That Appear Undervalued


Are you looking for large-cap companies that still have room to grow? Interested in technology stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Looking for undervalued stocks? If so, we ran a screen keeping this idea in mind.The Price/Earnings ratio is one of the most commonly used price-multiple metrics. Often, EPS from the last four quarters is used to derive this number. A firm that has a high P/E ratio generally indicates that investors have high expectations of the firm relative to future earnings growth. By the opposite token, investors generally have lower expectations of a firm with a low P/E ratio. A firm that holds a P/E below 10 could be viewed as having "value investment" potential. One thing to remember is that EPS is an accounting measure that could be potentially manipulated. Thus the P/E is only as good as the quality of the earnings.
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9 High-Liquidity Mid Caps Poised For Growth


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Do you prefer stocks with high projected earnings over the next year? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? For ideas on how to go about your analysis, here is a list you might be interested in.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

3 Undervalued Basic Materials Small Caps With Analyst Love


Interested in basic materials stocks? Looking for undervalued stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy', or better? For a closer look at stocks of this nature, we ran a screen.The Price/Cash Flow ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric that also measures a firm's future financial health. An advantage of using cash flow is that it removes non-cash factors, which helps provide a clearer picture of how much money the firm is taking in from a valuation standpoint. Price/Cash Flow Ratio = Current Stock Price/Cash Flow Per ShareThe Price/Book Value Ratio is a great price-multiple valuation metric to find companies that could be potentially undervalued or overvalued. If a firm has a Price/Book Value Ratio of less than 1 it is stated to be trading below "break up" value. A lower P/BV Ratio can indicate a potentially mispriced company or indicate that something is fundamentally wrong
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3 High Yielding Small Caps With Strong Earnings And Analyst Love


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Interested in earning dividend income? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy', or better? You might like what we've put in our list.Return on Equity [ROE] is one way to identify great potential names relative to profitability. This ratio illustrates the percentage return on shareholder equity. As well, this metric segments the company into operational efficiency, asset use efficiency, and financial leverage. Why does this matter? Simply put, it allows investors to get a real picture of how the company is generating these returns and helps identify parts of the company that may be underperforming.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

5 Cash Hoarding Small Cap Healthcare Stocks With Analyst Love


Interested in healthcare stocks? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? If so, here are some interesting ideas for you.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

4 Cash Heavy Small Cap Industrials With Strong Projected Growth


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Interested in gaining exposure to industrial companies? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the long term? Interested in companies with high liquidity? If so, here are some ideas to get you started on your search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 5-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is a long term annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

9 Cash Heavy Small Caps Analysts Rate As 'Strong Buys'


Interested in following smaller companies? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? Do you value companies holding large amounts of cash? For ideas on how to start your search, we ran a screen you may find helpful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include assets that presumably can
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

6 High Growth Small Cap Services Stocks With Analyst Love


Interested in services stocks? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? Do you prefer stocks that can bring in profits over the next year? If so, here are some ideas to start your stock search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for services stocks. We next screened for businesses that analysts rate as "Strong Buy" (mean recommendation < 2). We next screened for businesses with estimated high-growth, with 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%.Do you think these stocks offer both value and growth? Use our list along with your own analysis.1) Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. (CBOU)














Sector: Services
Industry: Specialty Eateries
Market Cap: $239.70M
Beta: 1.71

... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

4 Profitable Dividend Stocks With Plenty Of Cash To Boot


Interested in earning dividend income? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you might find interesting.Return on Assets (ROA) illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. As well, it lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets. While most management teams can probably make money by throwing money at an issue very
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

3 'Buy' Rated Large Cap Tech Stocks That Appear Undervalued


Are you looking for large-cap companies that still have room to grow? Interested in technology stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Looking for undervalued stocks? If so, we ran a screen keeping this idea in mind.The Price/Earnings ratio is one of the most commonly used price-multiple metrics. Often, EPS from the last four quarters is used to derive this number. A firm that has a high P/E ratio generally indicates that investors have high expectations of the firm relative to future earnings growth. By the opposite token, investors generally have lower expectations of a firm with a low P/E ratio. A firm that holds a P/E below 10 could be viewed as having "value investment" potential. One thing to remember is that EPS is an accounting measure that could be potentially manipulated. Thus the P/E is only as good as the quality of the earnings.
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

9 High-Liquidity Mid Caps Poised For Growth


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Do you prefer stocks with high projected earnings over the next year? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? For ideas on how to go about your analysis, here is a list you might be interested in.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

3 Undervalued Basic Materials Small Caps With Analyst Love


Interested in basic materials stocks? Looking for undervalued stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy', or better? For a closer look at stocks of this nature, we ran a screen.The Price/Cash Flow ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric that also measures a firm's future financial health. An advantage of using cash flow is that it removes non-cash factors, which helps provide a clearer picture of how much money the firm is taking in from a valuation standpoint. Price/Cash Flow Ratio = Current Stock Price/Cash Flow Per ShareThe Price/Book Value Ratio is a great price-multiple valuation metric to find companies that could be potentially undervalued or overvalued. If a firm has a Price/Book Value Ratio of less than 1 it is stated to be trading below "break up" value. A lower P/BV Ratio can indicate a potentially mispriced company or indicate that something is fundamentally wrong
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

3 High Yielding Small Caps With Strong Earnings And Analyst Love


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Interested in earning dividend income? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy', or better? You might like what we've put in our list.Return on Equity [ROE] is one way to identify great potential names relative to profitability. This ratio illustrates the percentage return on shareholder equity. As well, this metric segments the company into operational efficiency, asset use efficiency, and financial leverage. Why does this matter? Simply put, it allows investors to get a real picture of how the company is generating these returns and helps identify parts of the company that may be underperforming.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

5 Cash Hoarding Small Cap Healthcare Stocks With Analyst Love


Interested in healthcare stocks? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? If so, here are some interesting ideas for you.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it
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4 Cash Heavy Small Cap Industrials With Strong Projected Growth


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Interested in gaining exposure to industrial companies? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the long term? Interested in companies with high liquidity? If so, here are some ideas to get you started on your search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 5-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is a long term annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one
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Sunday, May 27, 2012

4 Profitable Dividend Stocks With Plenty Of Cash To Boot


Interested in earning dividend income? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you might find interesting.Return on Assets (ROA) illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. As well, it lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets. While most management teams can probably make money by throwing money at an issue very
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5 Low Priced High Yield Dividend Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy


Interested in finding stocks that pay reliable dividends? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? Looking for undervalued stocks? You might be interested in this list.The Price/Cash Flow ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric that also measures a company's future financial health. An advantage of using cash flow is that it removes non-cash factors, which helps provide a clearer picture of how much money the company is taking in from a valuation standpoint. Price/Cash Flow Ratio = Current Stock Price/Cash Flow Per Share.The Price/Sales ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric used to help identify if a company is cheap by its twelve month trailing sales numbers. In the most basic terms, it let's an investor know how much the investment community is willing to pay for every dollars worth of sales. A company with a P/S ratio of one or lower would be
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4 Profitable Mid Cap Dividend Stocks With Strong Projected Growth


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? In search of attractive dividend stocks? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the next year? If so, we ran a screen keeping this idea in mind.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time this means that
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4 High Growth Mid Cap Services Stocks Returning Strong Profits


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Interested in gaining exposure to services companies? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the next year? We ran a screen you might be interested in.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of many profitability metrics used by investors and analysts to better understand what the company is being left with at the end of the day. Generally, a firm that can expand its net profit margins over a period of time will see its stock price rise as well due to the trend of increasing profitability. Net Margin = Net Income/Total Revenue.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share
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6 High Growth Technology Stocks With Plenty Of Cash On Hand


Interested in technology companies? Do you feel better knowing your favorite companies have enough cash to cover their operating expenses for a very long time? Do you prefer stocks that can bring in profits over the long term? We ran a screen you could find useful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include
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Friday, May 25, 2012

5 High-Yield Small-Cap Dividend Stocks Rated As 'Strong Buy'


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Do you like stocks with high dividend yield? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? If so, you'll probably like this list.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time this means that it's earning more per dollar of sales. Finding trends in the Operating Profit Margin helps investors identify companies that are improving profitability over time and managing the economic landscape better than competitors.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates,
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9 Undervalued Small-Cap Stocks Hoarding Cash For The Right Opportunities


Interested in following smaller companies? Looking for undervalued stocks? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you might find interesting.The PEG ratio (price/earnings to growth ratio) is a valuation metric for determining the relative trade-off between the price of a stock, the earnings generated per share [EPS], and the company's expected growth. In general, the P/E ratio is higher for a company with a higher growth
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9 'Buy' Rated Small Cap Stocks Trading At A Discount


Interested in following smaller companies? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? Looking for undervalued stocks? If so, we ran a screen keeping this idea in mind.The forward P/E is a price multiple valuation metric, which is similar to the current P/E ratio, except that it uses the forecasted earnings instead. While this number might not be as accurate because it uses "forecasted" numbers, it does offer the benefit of illustrating analysts' expectations of a firm. If the market believes that earnings will grow moving forward, then the forward P/E should be lower than the current P/E. Financial Leverage, also known as the Equity Multiplier, illustrates how a firm is financing its assets. The lower the number, the more a firm is financing its assets internally through stockholder equity. The higher this metric is the more the firm is relying on debt to finance
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Cash Hoarding Consumer Stocks With Strong Expected Growth


Interested in gaining exposure to consumer companies? Do you prefer high-growth stocks? Do you prefer companies with high liquidity? If so, here are some ideas to get you started on your search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue
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4 High-Liquidity Technology Dividend Stocks Rated 'Buy' Or Better


Interested in technology companies? Do you like to be able to rely on a stock's dividend income as a source of return? Do you prefer companies with high liquidity? Are you after stocks that analysts are calling 'buy' or 'strong buy'? We ran a screen you might be interested in.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities
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9 Cash Laden Large Caps With Strong EPS Growth Trends


Do you prefer the largest and established stocks? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? We ran a screen you might find helpful.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time this means that it's earning more per dollar of sales. Finding trends in the Operating Profit Margin helps investors identify companies that are improving profitability over time and managing the economic landscape better than
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Thursday, May 24, 2012

9 Mid Cap Stocks With Strong Profitability That Analysts Rate As Buy


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? You might be interested in this list.Return on Assets (ROA) illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. As well, it lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets. While most management teams can probably make money by throwing money at an issue, very few can make very large profits with little investment.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the
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3 Oil & Gas Drilling Stocks With Strong Projected Growth Rates And Good Profits


Interested in gaining exposure to oil & gas drilling companies? Do you prefer stocks that can bring in profits over the long term? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? You might be interested in this list.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 5-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is a long-term annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar
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8 Biotechnology Stocks With Good Liquidity That Analysts Rate As Buy


Interested in biotechnology companies? Do you prefer companies with high liquidity? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? We ran a screen you might find helpful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a Current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include assets that presumably can be converted to cash at close to their book values. A
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3 Cash Heavy, Profitable Mid Cap Oil & Gas Drilling Stocks


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Interested in oil & gas drilling stocks? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Do you feel better knowing your favorite companies have enough cash to cover their operating expenses for a very long time? If so, here are some ideas to get you started on your search.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of many profitability metrics used by investors and analysts to better understand what the company is being left with at the end of the day. Generally, a firm that can expand its net profit margins over a period of time will see its stock price rise as well due to the trend of increasing profitability. Net Margin = Net
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9 Cash-Hoarding Large Cap Stocks With Buy Or Better Ratings


Do you prefer the largest cap stocks? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy', or better? If so, you'll probably like this list.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it
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9 Profitable Small Cap Stocks Targeted To Grow


Interested in following smaller companies? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Do you prefer stocks that can bring in profits over the next year? If so, we ran a screen keeping this idea in mind.Return on Equity [ROE] is one way to identify great potential names relative to profitability. This ratio illustrates the percentage return on shareholder equity. As well, this metric segments the company into operational efficiency, asset use efficiency, and financial leverage. Why does this matter? Simply put, it allows investors to get a real picture of how the company is generating these returns and helps identify parts of the company that may be underperforming.Return on Assets [ROA] illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. As well,
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3 Oil And Gas Drilling Stocks Hoarding Cash But With Strong Projected Growth


Interested in oil & gas drilling companies? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the next year? You might be interested in this list.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate
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9 Profitable Small Cap Dividend Stocks Rated 'Buy'


Interested in following smaller companies? Do you like to be able to rely on a stock's dividend income? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? For ideas on how to start your own search, we ran a screen.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of many profitability metrics used by investors and analysts to better understand what the company is being left with at the end of the day. Generally, a firm that can expand its net profit margins over a period of time will see its stock price rise as well due to the trend of increasing profitability. Net Margin = Net Income/Total RevenueEPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over
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4 Low Debt Mid Cap Consumer Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy Or Better


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Interested in consumer companies? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy', or better? Interested in companies with minimal debt? Interested in companies with minimal long term debt? We ran a screen you might find useful.The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed the cost associated with debt financing over time, this can lead the company toward substantial trouble.The Long Term Debt/Equity Ratio is a variation of the traditional debt-to-equity ratio; this value computes the proportion of a company's long-term debt compared to its available capital. By using this ratio, investors can identify the amount of leverage
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4 High-Growth Dividend Stocks That Analysts Rate As Strong Buy


Interested in stocks paying dividend income, but don't know where to start? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as "Strong Buy?" Do you prefer stocks with high projected earnings over the next year? If so, here are some interesting ideas for you.EPS (earnings per share) growth illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for dividend stocks. We then screened for businesses that analysts rate as "Strong Buy" (mean recommendation < 2). We next screened for businesses with projected high growth, measured by 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%. We did not screen out any market caps or sectors.Do you think these stocks will break through to new highs? Please use our list to assist with your own
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3 Low Priced, Low Debt Dividend Stocks


Do you prefer stocks that pay back their investors with dividend income? Do you look for companies with low debt? Are you after companies that have manageable long term debt? Looking for undervalued stocks? You might be interested in this list.The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed the cost associated with debt financing over time, this can lead the company toward substantial trouble.The Long Term Debt/Equity Ratio is a variation of the traditional debt-to-equity ratio; this value computes the proportion of a company's long-term debt compared to its available capital. By using this ratio, investors can identify the amount of leverage utilized by a specific company and compare it
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5 Oil And Gas Stocks Undervalued By EPS Trends But Rated As Buy Or Better By Analysts


Interested in oil & gas companies? Looking for undervalued stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as "Buy", or better? For ideas on how to go about your analysis, here is a list you might be interested in.The Price/Book Value Ratio is a great price-multiple valuation metric to find companies that could be potentially undervalued or overvalued. If a firm has a Price/Book Value Ratio of less than 1 it is stated to be trading below "break up" value. A lower P/BV Ratio can indicate a potentially mispriced company or indicate that something is fundamentally wrong with it.The Price/Sales ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric used to help identify if a firm is cheap by its twelve month trailing sales numbers. In the most basic terms it let's an investor know how much the investment community is willing to pay for every dollars worth of sales. A
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3 High-Growth, Very-High-Yield Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buys


Interested in earning dividend income? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Do you prefer stocks with high projected earnings over the next year? If so, here are some ideas to start your stock search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for stocks that have a very high dividend yield (Div. Yield > 10%). We next screened for businesses that analysts rate as "Buy" (2 < mean recommendation < 3). We then screened for businesses that are considered high-growth, with 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%. We did not screen out any market caps or sectors.Do you think these stocks can offer attractive returns? Use our list along with your
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

4 Large Cap Dividend Stocks With Strong Profits That Analysts Rate As Buy


Are you looking for large-cap companies that still have room to grow? In search of attractive dividend stocks? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you may be interested in.Return on Assets (ROA) illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. As well, it lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets. While most management teams can probably make money by throwing money at an issue very few can make very large profits with little investment.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help
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3 Undervalued Large Cap Financial Stocks With Strong Earnings


Are you looking for large-cap companies that still have room to grow? Interested in gaining exposure to financial companies? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? Looking for undervalued stocks? Keeping this idea in mind, we ran a screen you might be interested in.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time, this means that it's earning more per dollar of sales. Finding trends in the Operating Profit Margin helps investors identify companies that are improving profitability over time and managing the economic landscape better than competitors.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of
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6 Small Cap Stocks With Plenty Of Cash On Hand And Strong Expected Growth


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Do you feel better knowing your favorite companies have enough cash to cover their operating expenses for a very long time? Do you prefer stocks with high projected earnings over the next year? For a closer look at stocks of this nature, we ran a screen.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an
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4 Large Cap Dividend Stocks With Strong Profits That Analysts Rate As Buy


Are you looking for large-cap companies that still have room to grow? In search of attractive dividend stocks? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you may be interested in.Return on Assets (ROA) illustrates how much a company is generating in earnings from its assets alone. This metric gives investors a picture of how profitable the company is relative to the assets in current possession. As well, it lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets. While most management teams can probably make money by throwing money at an issue very few can make very large profits with little investment.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help
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3 Undervalued Large Cap Financial Stocks With Strong Earnings


Are you looking for large-cap companies that still have room to grow? Interested in gaining exposure to financial companies? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? Looking for undervalued stocks? Keeping this idea in mind, we ran a screen you might be interested in.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time, this means that it's earning more per dollar of sales. Finding trends in the Operating Profit Margin helps investors identify companies that are improving profitability over time and managing the economic landscape better than competitors.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of
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6 Dirt-Cheap Small Cap Industrials That Analysts Rate As Buys


Interested in following smaller companies? Interested in industrial stocks? Looking for undervalued stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Keeping these ideas in mind, we ran a screen you might be interested in.The Price/Sales ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric used to help identify if a firm is cheap by its twelve month trailing sales numbers. In the most basic terms it let's an investor know how much the investment community is willing to pay for every dollars worth of sales. A firm with a P/S ratio of one or lower would be viewed as cheap because investors are paying $1 or less for every dollars worth of a firm's sales. On the other hand, a firm is generally considered to be expensive when the P/S ratio is above three. These are general guidelines used by the investment community not hard rules to be clear. Price/Sales
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3 High-Growth, High-Yield Stocks Rated Buy Or Better


Interested in stocks paying dividend income, but don't know where to start? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the next year? Are you after stocks that analysts are calling 'buy' or 'strong buy'? If so, here are some ideas to start your stock search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for stocks with a very high yield (more than 5%). We next screened for businesses with estimated high-growth, with 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%. We then looked for companies that analysts rate as "Buy" or "Strong Buy" (mean recommendation < 3). We did not screen out any market caps or sectors.Do you think these stocks have a
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4 Oil And Gas Drilling High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy Or Better


Interested in oil and gas drilling stocks? Do you prefer stocks that pay back their investors with dividend income? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as "Buy," or better? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Keeping this idea in mind, we ran a screen you might be interested in.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

3 Cash Heavy Industrial Metals & Minerals Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy


Interested in industrial metals & minerals stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Do you feel better knowing your favorite companies have enough cash to cover their operating expenses for a very long time? For ideas on how to start your own search, we ran a screen.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities
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6 Undervalued Small Cap Consumer Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buys


Interested in following smaller companies? Interested in gaining exposure to consumer companies? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Looking for undervalued stocks? Keeping this idea in mind, we ran a screen you might be interested in.The Price/Sales ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric used to help identify if a firm is cheap by its twelve month trailing sales numbers. In the most basic terms, it let's an investor know how much the investment community is willing to pay for every dollar worth of sales. A firm with a P/S ratio of one or lower would be viewed as cheap because investors are paying $1 or less for every dollars worth of a firm's sales. On the other hand, a firm is generally considered to be expensive when the P/S ratio is above three. These are general guidelines used by the investment community not hard rules to
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3 Cash Heavy Industrial Metals & Minerals Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy


Interested in industrial metals & minerals stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Do you feel better knowing your favorite companies have enough cash to cover their operating expenses for a very long time? For ideas on how to start your own search, we ran a screen.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities
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6 High Growth Services Stocks Hoarding Money


Interested in gaining exposure to services companies? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? Do you prefer high-growth stocks? You might be interested in this list.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back
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6 Profitable Technology Stocks With Cheap Valuations


Interested in technology stocks? Looking for undervalued stocks? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Here are some interesting ideas to get you started.The Price/Earnings ratio is one of the most commonly used price-multiple metrics. Often, EPS from the last four quarters is used to derive this number. A firm that has a high P/E ratio generally indicates that investors have high expectations of the firm relative to future earnings growth. By the opposite token, investors generally have lower expectations of a firm with a low P/E ratio. A firm that holds a P/E below 10 could be viewed as having "value investment" potential. One thing to remember is that EPS is an accounting measure that could be potentially manipulated. Thus the P/E is only as good as the quality of the earnings.The Price/Sales ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric used to help identify if
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4 Undervalued Technology Stocks Rated Buy Or Better


Interested in technology stocks? Looking for undervalued stocks? Are you after stocks that analysts are calling 'buy' or 'strong buy'? We ran a screen you could find useful.The Price/Sales ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric used to help identify if a firm is cheap by its twelve month trailing sales numbers. In the most basic terms, it lets an investor know how much the investment community is willing to pay for every dollars worth of sales. A firm with a P/S ratio of one or lower would be viewed as cheap because investors are paying $1 or less for every dollars worth of a firm's sales. On the other hand, a firm is generally considered to be expensive when the P/S ratio is above three. These are general guidelines used by the investment community not hard rules to be clear. Price/Sales Ratio = Current Stock Price/Revenue (sales) per Share.
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6 High Liquidity Small Cap Industrial Stocks With Strong Profitability


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Interested in industrial companies? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? For ideas on how to start your search, we ran a screen you may find helpful.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it
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5 Utility Stocks With Strong Growth Rated Buy Or Better


Interested in gaining exposure to utility companies? Do you prefer stocks with high projected earnings over the next year? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy', or better? If so, here are some ideas to get you started on your search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for utility stocks. Next, we then screened for businesses with estimated high-growth, with 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%. We then screened for businesses that analysts rate as "Buy" or "Strong Buy" (mean recommendation < 3). We did not screen out any market caps.Do you think these stocks will go up in valuation? Use our list to help with your own analysis.1)
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Monday, May 21, 2012

6 Undervalued Financial Stocks With Rising Profits


Interested in financial companies? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Looking for undervalued stocks? We ran a screen you might find helpful.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time
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4 Low Debt Dividend Stocks With Strong Projected Growth


Interested in stocks paying dividend income? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the next year? Do you look for companies with low debt? Do you prefer companies that can manage their long term debt? You might be interested in this list.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed the cost associated with debt financing over time, this can lead the company toward substantial trouble.The Long Term
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6 Undervalued Financial Stocks With Rising Profits


Interested in financial companies? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Looking for undervalued stocks? We ran a screen you might find helpful.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time
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6 High Profit, High Liquidity Small Cap Stocks


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? Do you prefer companies with high liquidity? For ideas on how to start your search, we ran a screen you may find helpful.The Operating Profit Margin is a profitability ratio that measures the effectiveness of the company's operating efficiency. This metric allows investors to see how much profit is left after all variable costs are covered. If the company's margin is increasing over time this means that it's earning more per dollar of sales. Finding trends in the Operating Profit Margin helps investors identify companies that are improving profitability over time and managing the economic landscape better than competitors.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS
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6 High Liquidity Mid Cap Basic Materials Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buys


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Interested in gaining exposure to basic materials companies? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, it is a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? For a closer look at stocks of this nature, we ran a screen.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this
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3 Undervalued High-Yield Mid-Cap Dividend Stocks Analysts Rate As Buy Or Better


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Are you after very high dividend yield stocks, with yields over 10%? Are you after stocks that analysts are calling 'buy' or 'strong buy'? Looking for undervalued stocks? For ideas on how to start your own search, we ran a screen.The forward P/E is a price multiple valuation metric, which is similar to the current P/E ratio, except that it uses the forecasted earnings instead. While this number might not be as accurate because it uses "forecasted" numbers, it does offer the benefit of illustrating analysts' expectations of a firm. If the market believes that earnings will grow moving forward, then the forward P/E should be lower than the current P/E. Financial Leverage, also known as the Equity Multiplier, illustrates how a firm is financing its assets. The lower the number the more a firm is financing
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Sunday, May 20, 2012

5 High Profit, High Yield Small Cap Dividend Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Do you like to be able to rely on a stock's dividend income as a source of return? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? If yes, here are a few ideas to start your search.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned
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6 High Growth Dividend Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy


Interested in finding stocks that pay reliable dividends? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the next year? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? You might be interested in this list.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for dividend stocks. Next, we then screened for businesses that are considered high-growth, with 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%. From here, we looked for companies that analysts rate as "Buy" (2 < mean recommendation < 3). We did not screen out any market caps or sectors.Do you think these stocks deserve to grow higher? Use our list to help with your own analysis.1) Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (CY)
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3 Cash-Heavy, Low-Debt Small Cap Services Dividend Stocks


Interested in following smaller companies? Interested in services companies that pay dividends? Interested in companies with high liquidity? Interested in companies with minimal debt, especially long-term debt? If so, here are some interesting ideas for you. The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations. The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include assets that presumably can be converted to cash at close
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3 Low-Debt Internet Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buys


Are you interested in internet companies that analysts rate as 'Buy'? Do you look for companies with low debt and that can manage their long term debt? If the answer is 'yes', here are some interesting ideas to get you started. The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become, due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed the cost associated with debt financing over time, this can lead the company toward substantial trouble. The Long Term Debt/Equity Ratio is a variation of the traditional debt-to-equity ratio; this value computes the proportion of a company's long-term debt compared to its available capital. By using this ratio, investors can identify the amount of leverage utilized by a specific company and compare it
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Saturday, May 19, 2012

5 High Liquidity Dividend Stocks With Strong Analyst Ratings


Do you prefer stocks that pay their fair share in dividend income? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? Do you prefer companies with high liquidity? We ran a screen you might find helpful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include assets that presumably can be converted to
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6 High Growth Industrial Stocks With Buy Ratings


Interested in industrial companies? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the long term? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? If so, you'll probably like this list.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 5-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is a long-term annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for industrial stocks. We then looked for businesses with projected high growth, measured by 5-year projected EPS growth above 25%. We then looked for businesses that analysts rate as "Buy" (2 < mean recommendation < 3). We did not screen out any market caps.Do you think these stocks will continue to see such strong profitability? Use this list as a starting-off point for your own analysis.1) Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (FELE)
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3 Very High Yield Dividend Stocks With Strong Profitability And Minimal Debt


Interested in earning dividend income? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Do you look for companies with low debt? Do you prefer companies that can manage their long-term debt? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you might find interesting.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of many profitability metrics used by investors and analysts to better understand what the company is being left with
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6 Cash Heavy Small Cap Stocks With Strong Profitability


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? For ideas on how to start your search, we ran a screen you may find helpful.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red
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Friday, May 18, 2012

3 Mid-Cap Stocks With Huge Cash Reserves And Little Debt


Are you looking for midsized companies that still have room to grow? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand and, most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? In search of companies that can manage their debt well? Are you after companies that have manageable long-term debt? We ran a screen you might find helpful.The Current Ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. This doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but
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6 High-Growth Biotech Stocks Analysts Rate As Buys


Interested in gaining exposure to biotechnology companies? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the long term? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? If so, here's a list you might be interested in.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 5-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is a long term annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources.We first looked for biotechnology stocks. We next screened for businesses that have high future earnings per share growth forecasts(5-year projected EPS Growth Rate>25%). We then looked for businesses that analysts rate as "Buy" (2 < mean recommendation < 3). We did not screen out any market caps.Do you think these stocks have strong enough fundamentals to move higher? Use our list along with your
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6 High-Profit, Small-Cap Financial Stocks Rated As Strong Buys


Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small caps? Interested in financial stocks? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate a "Strong Buy"? For ideas on how to go about your analysis, here is a list you might be interested in.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of many profitability metrics used by investors and analysts to better understand what the company is being left with at the end of the day. Generally, a firm that can expand its net profit margins over a period of time will see its stock price rise as well due to the trend
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4 Growing Consumer Stocks Keeping Down The Debt


Interested in consumer companies? Interested in companies with minimal debt? Do you prefer companies that can manage their long term debt? Do you prefer stocks that can bring in profits over the long term? Here are some interesting ideas to get you started. The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed the cost associated with debt financing over time, this can lead the company toward substantial trouble. The Long Term Debt/Equity Ratio is a variation of the traditional debt-to-equity ratio; this value computes the proportion of a company's long-term debt compared to its available capital. By using this ratio, investors can identify the amount of leverage utilized by a specific company and
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5 Cash Heavy Mid-Cap Consumer Stocks With Manageable Debt Ratios


Are you looking for mid-sized companies that still have room to grow? Interested in gaining exposure to consumer companies? Do you value companies holding large amounts of cash? Interested in companies with minimal debt? Interested in companies with minimal long-term debt? Keeping this idea in mind, we ran a screen you might be interested in.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. This metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets
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Thursday, May 17, 2012

4 Services Stocks With Plenty Of Cash And Little Debt


Interested in gaining exposure to services companies? Interested in companies with high liquidity? Do you look for companies with low debt? Are you after companies that have manageable long term debt? For ideas on how to evaluate this, we ran a screen.The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations.The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to extinguish its current liabilities immediately. Quick assets include assets that presumably can
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6 Low-Debt Healthcare Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy Or Better


Interested in healthcare stocks? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy' or better? Do you look for companies with low debt? Do you prefer companies that can manage their long term debt? If the answer is yes, here are some interesting ideas to get you started.The Debt/Equity Ratio illustrates how aggressively a company is financing its growth via debt. The more debt financing that is used in a capital structure, the more volatile earnings can become due to the additional interest expense. Should a company's potentially enhanced earnings fail to exceed the cost associated with debt financing over time, this can lead the company toward substantial trouble.The Long Term Debt/Equity Ratio is a variation of the traditional debt-to-equity ratio; this value computes the proportion of a company's long-term debt compared to its available capital. By using this ratio, investors can identify the amount of leverage utilized
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6 High Growth, Small Cap Services Stocks With Strong Liquidity


Interested in following smaller companies? Interested in gaining exposure to services companies? Do you prefer high-growth stocks? Company liquidity is an important consideration in any stock analysis. Liquidity gives a company the ability to make big acquisitions if it sees investment opportunities, a cushion for future lulls in demand, and most importantly, it keeps a company's doors open. Are these the types of stocks that you're looking for? If so, you'll probably like this list.EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company
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