In an era where market volatility and economic uncertainty can quickly expose corporate weaknesses, high-quality stocks have proven to be resilient cornerstones of successful investment portfolios. These exceptional companies typically demonstrate consistent earnings growth, strong balance sheets, and durable competitive advantages that allow them to maintain high returns on capital even during challenging times. By focusing on businesses with superior financial strength and operational excellence, investors can build portfolios that not only weather market storms but also compound wealth steadily over the long term.
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Here are our top high quality stocks for January of 2025.
| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap ($mil) | Quality Percentile | Return on Equity | Return on Capital | Net Profit Margin | Gross Margin | Sales Consistency Percentile | EPS Consistency Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHM | PULTEGROUP INC | $115.69 | $23,726 | 7 | 26.7% | 346.7% | 16.6% | 29.5% | 27 | 19 |
| USLM | UNITED STATES LIME & MINERALS INC | $116.15 | $3,321 | 4 | 23.2% | 22.4% | 32.6% | 36.6% | 21 | 17 |
| VCTR | VICTORY CAPITAL HOLDINGS INC | $66.25 | $4,308 | 8 | 23.7% | 67.8% | 30.8% | 81.8% | 53 | 38 |
| GOOGL | ALPHABET INC | $200.21 | $2,460,123 | 4 | 32.5% | 36.2% | 28.1% | 56.9% | 36 | 28 |
| RJF | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | $172.64 | $35,357 | 3 | 19.0% | 498.2% | 13.9% | 83.7% | 15 | 23 |
| NVR | NVR INC | $8,200.56 | $25,126 | 7 | 38.7% | 720.9% | 15.9% | 27.2% | 30 | 19 |
| LPLA | LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC | $360.29 | $26,978 | 4 | 41.4% | 107.7% | 8.7% | 99.0% | 27 | 28 |
| VZ | VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | $39.54 | $166,449 | 5 | 18.3% | 24.6% | 13.3% | 59.9% | 2 | 18 |
| ZTO | ZTO EXPRESS (CAYMAN) INC (ADR) | $18.68 | $15,162 | 7 | 14.6% | 21.6% | 20.5% | 30.4% | 12 | 9 |
| ITRN | ITURAN LOCATION AND CONTROL LTD. (US) | $33.85 | $673 | 6 | 29.9% | 37.4% | 16.4% | 47.9% | 23 | 40 |
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