3 Profitable Mid-Cap Basic Materials Stocks With Growth On The Horizon

The category of basic materials combined with companies at the mid-cap level is an appealing place to be in the current economy. While investing in more established companies in the basic material sector appears to be more of a defensive investing strategy, there are ways to find growth opportunities. We started by selecting profit generating companies that have EPS growth projections far above 25% for the next five years. These two qualities, profit and strong growth, generally point to companies that have solid management in place that is mindful of streamlining operations to maximize efficiency and growth potential. Take a look at the short list of basic material stocks we gathered below to see if any meet your standards for solid, less risky investment opportunities.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
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