Today, we have picked 11 profitable stocks trading below $5 across sectors which have registered EPS growth of over 100% during their latest reported quarter offering an attractive investment opportunity. Moreover, we note that these stocks have registered significant growth in sales and strong operating margins during the quarter. Additionally, these stocks provide high return on equity. A majority of these stocks have recorded gains during the past one month with daily average trading volumes in excess of 100,000.
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Company Name |
Exchange |
Ticker |
Sector |
Market Cap |
Last Price |
Average Volume |
Price Change (1-Month) |
Sales Growth* |
EPS Growth* |
Operating Margin* |
Return On Equity* |
|
Mart Resources Inc |
TSX |
MMT |
Energy |
513.5 |
1.44 |
1,092,064 |
-1.4% |
190.5% |
276.9% |
38.3% |
50.7% |
|
China New Borun Corp |
NYSE |
BORN |
Consumer Goods |
73.1 |
2.84 |
136,500 |
-3.4% |
38.8% |
206.0% |
13.8% |
26.7% |
|
Ithaca Energy Inc |
TSX |
IAE |
Energy |
876.8 |
2.67 |
815,630 |
10.3% |
66.7% |
400.0% |
8.0% |
21.2% |
|
Kingold Jewelry Inc |
NASDAQ |
KGJI |
Retail |
89.2 |
1.35 |
265,954 |
-3.4% |
38.9% |
380.0% |
8.0% |
20.2% |
|
Warren Resources Inc |
NASDAQ |
WRES |
Energy |
353.1 |
4.80 |
510,633 |
8.5% |
11.6% |
175.0% |
28.7% |
16.6% |
|
Sandvine Corp |
TSX |
SVC |
Technology |
513.9 |
3.42 |
514,964 |
-3.1% |
26.0% |
341.7% |
24.7% |
13.6% |
|
Terra Firma Capital Corp |
TSXV |
TII |
Financial |
18.2 |
0.59 |
314,124 |
25.5% |
NA |
100.0% |
51.1% |
11.2% |
|
Crocotta Energy Inc |
TSX |
CTA |
Energy |
454.5 |
4.65 |
1,442,998 |
27.7% |
47.5% |
233.3% |
48.4% |
9.0% |
|
Gulf Resources Inc |
NASDAQ |
GURE |
Basic Materials |
78.2 |
2.02 |
208,800 |
-5.6% |
13.7% |
120.0% |
23.2% |
7.5% |
|
Strad Energy Services |
TSX |
SDY |
Energy |
173.2 |
4.65 |
100,864 |
5.2% |
16.0% |
266.7% |
10.6% |
6.5% |
|
TAG Oil Ltd |
TSX |
TAO |
Energy |
182.2 |
2.84 |
248,003 |
2.9% |
20.2% |
400.0% |
25.7% |
4.3% |
Source: Bloomberg
*Latest Reported Quarter (Q1’14)
Market cap & Last Price are in their respective currencies
Company Description:
Mart Resources Inc (TSX: MMT)
Mart Resources, Inc. explores for oil and natural gas. The company operates in Alberta and Nigeria.
China New Borun Corp (NYSE: BORN)
China New Borun Corporation manufactures edible alcohol from corn. The company sells its alcohol to manufacturers of a grain-based alcohol drink, who incorporate it in their beverages.
Ithaca Energy Inc (TSX: IAE)
Ithaca Energy, Inc. explores, develops and produces oil and gas in the North Sea. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of development and production assets through acquisition and participation.
Kingold Jewelry Inc (NASDAQ: KGJI)
Kingold Jewelry Inc., through its subsidiary, designs and manufactures 24K gold jewelry and household ornaments. The company’s 24k gold jewelry products are sold by weight.
Warren Resources Inc (NASDAQ: WRES)
Warren Resources Inc. acquires and develops oil and gas properties. The company’s properties are located in several states in the United States. Warren Resources also serves as the managing general partner to affiliated partnerships and joint ventures.
Sandvine Corp (TSX: SVC)
Sandvine Corporation develops and markets broadband network management tools for broadband Internet services providers.
Terra Firma Capital Corp (TSXV: TII)
Terra Firma Capital Corporation is a real estate finance company that provides customized equity and debt solutions to the real estate industry. The company is engaged in the arrangement of and participation in real property financings secured by investment properties and commercial and residential real estate developments, throughout Canada and the United States.
Crocotta Energy Inc (TSX: CTA)
Crocotta Energy Inc. is an oil and gas exploration and production company. The company currently operates in Western Canada.
Gulf Resources Inc (NASDAQ: GURE)
Gulf Resources Inc. manufactures chemical products for use in oil and gas field explorations, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents, and inorganic chemical.
Strad Energy Services Ltd (TSX: SDY)
Strad Energy Services Ltd. offers oilfield services. The company rents drilling equipment and provides production services to the oil and natural gas industry in Canada and the United States.
TAG Oil Ltd (TSX: TAO)
TAG Oil Ltd. is an oil and gas exploration and production company. The company’s production and exploration operations are centered on New Zealand’s North Island, including oil and gas production and exploration activities in the Taranaki Basin and exploration in the East Coast Basin.
