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Buying Checklist 81

You Make the Call:
Which Stock Looks Stronger?

Now it’s your turn to choose.
Below are the actual earnings, ratings, institutional sponsorship and other
vital facts about two companies in the same industry group. Based on what
we’ve covered so far, compare the two and ask yourself: Which stock looks
stronger?
At the end, I’ll reveal the names of the two companies and what happened
next to their stocks.

Does the Company Have Big Earnings Growth?

Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) Growth in Prior 3 Quarters
Company A Company B
Quarter EPS Growth EPS Growth

Dec 47% –38%
Mar 86% –3%
Jun 75% 20%

Avg. Annual Earnings Growth over Last 3 Years

Company A Company B
48% 1%

EPS Rating

Company A Company B
93 30

SMR Rating
Company A Company B
A C