4 Basic Materials Stocks That Keep Returning Profits But Have Little Debt

Are you interested in basic materials stocks? Do you prefer dividend stocks? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? Do you look for companies with low debt? For ideas on how to evaluate names with these characteristics, we ran a screen.EPS (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.ROA (return on assets) 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 it currently possesses. Also, it lets investors see how efficient and effective management is at generating earnings from the company's assets.
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