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Profitability analysis is used to evaluate the ability of a company to offer high returns to investors after meeting all operating and non-operating expenses. Using profitability analysis we can easily chose companies in a strong profit position.

The most successful way to identify a company’s profitability is by using ratio analysis. There are four important profitability ratios — gross income ratio, operating income ratio, pre-tax profit margin and net income ratio. Here, we have selected the most transparent and commonly used profitability ratio – net income ratio.

Net Income Ratio

Net income ratio gives us the exact profit level of a company. It reflects the percentage of net income to total sales revenue. Using net income ratio, one can determine a company’s capability to bear all its operating and non-operating expenses from its sales revenue. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company’s ability to generate ample sales revenue and successfully manage all its business functions.

Screening Parameters

Net income ratio is not the only indicator of future winners. So, we have added a few more criteria to arrive at a winning strategy.

Zacks Rank equal to #1: Only Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks are allowed. With the Zacks Rank proving itself to be one of the best rating systems out there, this is a great way to start things off. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

12-Month Trailing Sales and Net Income Growth Higher than X Industry: Stocks that possess higher sales and net income growth in the last 12 months showcase better financial performance.

12-Month Trailing Net Income Ratio Higher than X Industry: High net income ratio indicates a company’s solid profitability.

% Rating Strong Buy greater than 70%: This indicates that 70% of the analysts covering these stocks are optimistic.

These few parameters narrowed down the universe of over 7,877 stocks to only eight.

Here are five of the eight stocks that qualified the screen:

Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW - Free Report) markets and distributes avocados and other perishable foods. It has an average four-quarterpositive earnings surprise of 4.7%.

ILG, Inc. offers professional vacation services in the U.S., Europe and globally. It has an average four-quarterpositive earnings surprise of 27.4%.

Nintendo Co., Ltd. (NTDOY - Free Report) develops, manufactures and sells entertainment products in the U.S., Japan, Europe and Asia. It has an average four-quarterpositive earnings surprise of 40%.

Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW - Free Report) offers products and technologies to treat structural heart disease and critically ill patients globally. It has an average four-quarterpositive earnings surprise of 7.2%.

Thor Industries, Inc. (THO - Free Report) manufactures and sells recreational vehicles and related parts mainly in the U.S. and Canada. It has an average four-quarterpositive earnings surprise of 11.6%.

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