Cott Corporation ( COT ) is one of four companies that make the grade for the ROE profit track. This stock picking strategy looks for companies with high ROE readings that have attractive fundamental attributes. Learn about this company along with three others.

Cott Corporation ( COT ) is the world's largest retailer brand soft drink provider that reported outstanding net earnings of 51 cents per share for the second quarter, exceeding analysts? expectations of only 15 cents. The Zacks #1 Rank company qualifies for this profit track with a price/sales ratio of .41 and a ROE of 18.80%. Moreover, COT sports an average broker recommendation of 1.89

Nordstrom Inc. ( JWN ) is one of the nation's leading fashion specialty retailers that has an average broker recommendation of 2.47 and a ROE of 25.02%. Additionally, the Zacks #1 Rank company has a low price/sales ratio of .92, which suggests that it is a good value. In the second quarter, JWN reported earnings of 48 cents per share, delivering a 4.35% surprise. The company is scheduled to release third quarter earnings on Nov 12.

Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. ( PRX ) delivered second-quarter earnings of 65 cents per share, which exceeded analysts? expectations of 48 cents. The Zacks #1 Rank company meets this screen?s parameters with an average broker recommendation of 2.00 and a ROE of 12.66%. PRX also sports a price/sales ratio of .82. PRX develops, manufactures and markets generic pharmaceuticals and will report third quarter earnings on Nov 6.

Valassis Communications Inc ( VCI ) earned its place on this profit track with an impressive price/sales ratio of .42 and a ROE of 25.37%. In addition, the Zacks #1 Rank company enjoys an average broker recommendation of 2.50. VCI's year-over-year second-quarter earnings increased to 67 cents, compared to 50 cents last year, while analysts expected the company to report a loss of 53 cents. VCI is an innovative, integrated marketing solutions company focused on customers in a broad range of industries