7 Highly Profitable Mid-Cap Stocks With Cash Reserves

When you see mid-cap stocks with ample cash reserves and generating strong profits it is worth taking note. These two attributes work together to point to companies that have strong fiscal management and are well positioned for growth. When profit and liquidity are high, it signals that fiscal oversight is savvy, cautious and has maximized efficiency. With this in mind, we have a list of companies at the mid-cap level that have impressive profits and significant cash reserves. We think you will find these mid-cap stocks deserving of additional research.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,
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6 Undervalued Small-Cap Dividend Stocks With Strong Profits

For our list today we have an interesting combination: small-cap dividend stocks with moderately high yields that appear to be trading below their true value. When the price drops, it can be a particularly good time to get in on a dividend stock that is known for its reliable payouts. As with any price fluctuation, it is helpful to have additional information to provide a more comprehensive picture. The second trait we focused on was earnings. All of the small-cap dividend stocks have a track record of improving profitability over time. We think the sum of these traits - moderate-to-high yields, profitability, and a discounted price - make for a compelling composition. We think you will find the list below of small-cap dividend stocks rather interesting.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
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3 Low-Debt, Undervalued Small-Cap Stocks

When the price of a stock falls, one question to ask is whether or not the company has traits that point to resiliency. If it does, then it is likely that the drop in price is a temporary condition. Debt ratios can provide insight about a company's ability to recover. When a company has borrowed too heavily, it tends to impede resiliency and create barriers to growth. With this in mind, we developed a short list of small-cap stocks that appear to be undervalued and have minimal debt. Use the graphs and data below to see if any of these stocks spark your interest.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
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3 High-Profit Basic Materials Dividend Stocks With Strong Projected Growth

Even in the more reliable category of basic materials, it is never safe to assume that a dividend stock that is earning moderate to high yields will be able to keep this up ad infinitum. There must be additional indicators that lend confidence and creditability to a company's ability to maintain the attractive yields. Strong profits are essential to a company that wants to keep investors happy. For our scan today we developed a quick list of basic materials dividends stocks with moderate to high yields. In addition, they passed our screen for generating strong earnings in the past year. For the coming year they have projected EPS growth rates of over 25%. If you are an income investor, we think you will like what we uncovered.The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line
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4 Undervalued Small Cap Consumer Stocks With Growth On The Horizon

When considering stocks, especially at the small cap level, potential investors want to see characteristics that lead them to believe that a company will become more valuable in the future. While there are several different approaches to finding stocks that appear well positioned for growth, we focused today on those trading at a price lower than their perceived value and also have projected EPS growth rates above 25% for the next five years. Interestingly enough, when we searched for small cap stocks in the consumer goods arena, all of the companies that made our cut are related to the automotive industry. If this is a category that interests you, and you prefer investing in stocks that are trading for a bargain, we think you will like the list we developed.The Price/Sales ratio is a price-multiple valuation metric used to help identify if a firm is cheap by its twelve
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7 Highly Profitable Mid-Cap Stocks With Cash Reserves

When you see mid-cap stocks with ample cash reserves and generating strong profits it is worth taking note. These two attributes work together to point to companies that have strong fiscal management and are well positioned for growth. When profit and liquidity are high, it signals that fiscal oversight is savvy, cautious and has maximized efficiency. With this in mind, we have a list of companies at the mid-cap level that have impressive profits and significant cash reserves. We think you will find these mid-cap stocks deserving of additional research.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,
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com

6 Undervalued Small-Cap Dividend Stocks With Strong Profits

For our list today we have an interesting combination: small-cap dividend stocks with moderately high yields that appear to be trading below their true value. When the price drops, it can be a particularly good time to get in on a dividend stock that is known for its reliable payouts. As with any price fluctuation, it is helpful to have additional information to provide a more comprehensive picture. The second trait we focused on was earnings. All of the small-cap dividend stocks have a track record of improving profitability over time. We think the sum of these traits - moderate-to-high yields, profitability, and a discounted price - make for a compelling composition. We think you will find the list below of small-cap dividend stocks rather interesting.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
... Read the rest at SeekingAlpha.com