Methodology
Our growth stocks screener identifies companies that combine high capital efficiency with strong operating profitability. We require ROE above 20%, ROA above 15%, and operating margins above 20%. These thresholds isolate businesses that not only grow fast but do so profitably — the rare combination that compounds shareholder value over long holding periods. Growth stocks in this list tend to reinvest at high rates of return, which is the underlying mechanism behind the best long-term equity performers.
Screener Statistics
- Companies matching: 171
- Average P/E: 21.5
- Average ROE: 42.8%
- Average dividend yield: 3.4%
- Average market cap: $225.8B
- Top sectors: Technology (44), Healthcare (31), Basic Materials (26)
Top Matches
- NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) — Technology · P/E 27.2
- Apple Inc. (AAPL) — Technology · P/E 39.4
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) — Communication Services · P/E 16.3
- Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) — Technology · P/E 29.6
- Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) — Communication Services · P/E 16.2
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM) — Technology · P/E 24.9
- Broadcom Inc. (AVGO) — Technology · P/E 44.9
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) — Communication Services · P/E 20.9
- Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) — Healthcare · P/E 43.2
- SK hynix Inc. (SKHY) — Technology · P/E 6.5
- Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) — Technology · P/E 13.2
- Visa Inc. (V) — Financial Services · P/E 34.1
- ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) — Technology · P/E 44.4
- Mastercard Incorporated (MA) — Financial Services · P/E 33.6
- Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) — Technology · P/E 166.8
- Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) — Technology · P/E 35.9
- Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) — Technology · P/E 37.8
- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) — Technology · P/E 40.1
- Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) — Communication Services · P/E 17.9
- Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) — Technology · P/E 58.9
- KLA Corporation (KLAC) — Technology · P/E 43.3
- Sandisk Corporation (SNDK) — Technology · P/E 19.0
- QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM) — Technology · P/E 20.9
- Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) — Healthcare · P/E 9.8
- Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) — Basic Materials · P/E 28.4
- Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) — Technology · P/E 50.2
- Western Digital Corporation (WDC) — Technology · P/E 15.0
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) — Healthcare · P/E 30.8
- Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT) — Technology · P/E 61.3
- Newmont Corporation (NEM) — Basic Materials · P/E 13.2
- Adobe Inc. (ADBE) — Technology · P/E 13.9
- Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) — Basic Materials · P/E 15.8
- Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) — Consumer Defensive · P/E 42.1
- AppLovin Corporation (APP) — Technology · P/E 20.0
- Cintas Corporation (CTAS) — Industrials · P/E 42.0
- Moody's Corporation (MCO) — Financial Services · P/E 29.1
- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) — Industrials · P/E 24.6
- Ferrari N.V. (RACE) — Consumer Cyclical · P/E 38.2
- RELX Plc (RELX) — Industrials · P/E 23.2
- Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) — Technology · P/E 74.2
- Fastenal Company (FAST) — Industrials · P/E 41.5
- Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) — Basic Materials · P/E 28.1
- argenx SE (ARGX) — Healthcare · P/E 31.9
- Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) — Technology · P/E 28.1
- Astera Labs, Inc. Common Stock (ALAB) — Technology · P/E 146.4
- Infosys Limited (INFY) — Technology · P/E 14.9
- Teradyne, Inc. (TER) — Technology · P/E 43.0
- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX) — Healthcare · P/E 39.9
- AngloGold Ashanti Plc (AU) — Basic Materials · P/E 11.6
- Ubiquiti Inc. (UI) — Technology · P/E 38.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a growth stock?
Growth stocks are companies growing revenue and earnings faster than the broader market, typically reinvesting profits rather than paying dividends. Our filter selects for quality growth — firms with high ROE, high ROA, and strong operating margins.
Why use ROE and ROA instead of revenue growth?
Revenue growth alone can be bought with dilution or debt. ROE and ROA measure how efficiently the company converts equity and assets into profit — the structural quality behind sustainable growth.
Are growth stocks overpriced?
Growth stocks typically trade at higher P/E multiples because their earnings will be larger in the future. The real question is whether their growth rate justifies the current price — a good growth stock is not the same as an expensive one.