Under-the-Radar Health Stocks for Today
First-quarter revenue increased 9% to $58 million, and EPS ascended 27% to $0.19. The company retained its debt-free position, but has burned through $7.1 million of cash since the prior year's first quarter. Nevertheless, it has ample liquidity.
Shares of Merit Medical Systems are cheap on the basis of sales and book value. But a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.1 indicates a premium relative to peers. Despite the pricy cost, Merit Medical Systems is attractive because it's fundamentally strong, having grown during the recession. The stock has declined 9% this year. The company doesn't pay dividends. TSC Ratings provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund ratings and commentary based on award-winning, proprietary tools. Its "safety first" approach to investing aims to reduce risk while seeking solid outperformance on a total return basis.- Loading Comments...
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