To figure out equity market returns, valuation-related metrics are very helpful. The EPS growth is an example; the term EPS stands for earnings per share. It is measured as a percentage, showing the rate at which a company has improved its profitability in relation to each unit of equity. Three stocks that at present day show strong EPS growth are Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB), Eaton Corp plc (NYSE:ETN), and Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI).
The first stock is Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB). It has traded under its high over the past 52 weeks; it is at -34.90%. In terms of the low for the 52 weeks, it is at +7.48%. The one-year performance shows as down -7.24%, with the week’s performance being positive at +1.17%. The recommendation on average from analysts is at 2.20, which generally indicates a buy.
Eaton Corp plc (NYSE:ETN) is the next stock. It is trading under the 52-week high by -18.05%, with a strong EPS growth being 27.00% as measured over the last five years. The one year EPS growth is down at -3.60%. The share price is down -17.49% over the previous three months. The average recommendation by analysts is at 2.10, which usually is a sign for investors to buy.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) is the third stock, which has a high EPS growth that is showing at 33.10% (which has been measured over the past five years). The earnings growth for the stock is 7.80% yoy. The trading price for the share is -2.42% under the SMA 50, with it being at -7.26% under the SMA 200. The mean recommendation for this stock by analysts is 2.30; that number indicates in favor of a buy. Typically the 2 range and below means to buy, while a 3 range is a sign to investors to hold onto the stock.