Zacks.com featured highlights include JAKKS Pacific, G-III Apparel, Sunoco, The Greenbrier Companies and ChampionX

For Immediate ReleaseChicago, IL – January 31, 2025 – Stocks in this week’s article are JAKKS Pacific JAKK, G-III Apparel Group GIII, Sunoco SUN, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. GBX and ChampionX Corp. CHX.Invest in These 5 Price-to-Sales Stocks to Capitalize on Market TrendsInvesting in stocks based on valuation metrics is considered a smart strategy. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is often the go-to metric due to its simplicity and ease of use. However, the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio is more useful for evaluating stocks of companies that are unprofitable or in early growth stages, as it helps assess value when earnings are minimal or non-existent.JAKKS Pacific, G-III Apparel Group, Sunoco, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and ChampionX Corp. are some companies with a low price-to-sales ratio and the potential to offer higher returns.What is the Price-to-Sales Ratio?While a loss-making company with a negative price-to-earnings ratio falls out of investor favor, its price-to-sales can indicate the hidden strength of the business. This underrated ratio is also used to identify a recovery situation or ensure a company's growth is not overvalued.A stock's price-to-sales ratio reflects how much investors pay for each dollar of revenue generated by a company.If the price-to-sales ratio is 1, investors are paying $1 for every $1 of revenues generated by the company. A stock with a price-to-sales below 1 is a good bargain as investors need to pay less than a dollar for a dollar's worth.Thus, a stock with a lower price-to-sales ratio is a more suitable investment than a stock with a high price-to-sales ratio.The price-to-sales ratio is often preferred over price-to-earnings, as companies can manipulate their earnings using various accounting measures. However, sales are harder to manipulate and are relatively reliable.However, one should keep in mind that a company with a high debt and a low price-to-sales ratio is not an ideal choice. The high debt level will have to be paid off at some point, leading to further share issuance, a rise in market cap and a higher price-to-sales ratio.In any case, the price-to-sales ratio used in isolation cannot do the trick. One should analyze other ratios like Price/Earnings, Price/Book and Debt/Equity before arriving at any investment decision.Here are five of the 16 stocks that qualified the screening:JAKKS Pacific is a multi-brand company that designs and markets a broad range of toys and consumer products. JAKK has been benefiting from acquisitions, a solid international footprint, its focus on innovation, and collaborations with popular brands and movie franchisees. JAKKS Pacific has emerged as a diversified consumer products company, buoyed by numerous acquisitions over the past several years.The company realized the importance of online retailing and focused on aggressively boosting online sales. JAKKS Pacific has been committed to creating digital experiences for online shoppers, such as videos, 360-degree product images and enhanced web pages. It continues to modify its sales and logistics capabilities to capitalize on this continued shift to online. JAKK currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Value Score of A. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.G-III Apparel is a manufacturer, designer and distributor of apparel and accessories under licensed, owned and private-label brands. GIII has accelerated digital growth. It strives to become the best omnichannel organization, enhancing the DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld Paris e-commerce platforms, and partnering with Amazon and Fanatics. Digital and omnichannel growth is a key priority.GIII's commitment to brand building, effective marketing, cost management and market expansion provides a solid foundation for continued growth and profitability in fiscal 2025 and beyond. The company's strategic initiatives leverage design and merchandising strengths to drive profitable sales growth through innovative products and collections. GIII Apparel has a Value Score of A and currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.Dallas, TX-based Sunoco is a master limited partnership. The partnership's prime business comprises the distribution of motor fuel to roughly 10,000 customers, including independent dealers, commercial customers, convenience stores, and distributors. Sunoco is a major wholesale motor fuel distributor in the United States, distributing more than 10 fuel brands through long-term contracts with above 10,000 convenience stores, ensuring steady cash flows.Sunoco is poised to benefit from acquisitions aimed at diversifying its business portfolio. In 2024, the partnership completed the acquisition of NuStar Energy L.P. in an all-equity transaction. Sunoco's Permian Basin Joint Venture with Energy Transfer, combining their respective crude oil and produced water-gathering pipelines, is anticipated to enhance the partnership's distributable cash flow per Limited Partner. SUN has a Value Score of B and flaunts a Zacks Rank #1 at present.Greenbrier is a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets. The company's broad product lineup, extensive market relationships, supportive customer experience and deep commercial origination capabilities create a unique leadership position and enable ongoing success. These factors provide revenue visibility while supporting its profitable leasing business, which is growing through disciplined investments in leased railcar fleet and robust lease renewals.The company is progressing well on its goals. Management expects a sustained financial performance amid healthy market demand. GBX has a Value Score of B and currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #1.The Woodlands, TX-based ChampionX is a global leader in chemistry solutions, artificial lift systems and advanced equipment, specializing in technologies that enhance oil and gas production. The company provides innovative solutions that improve efficiency, safety and sustainability throughout the energy lifecycle.With a strong focus on digitalization, ChampionX offers real-time emissions monitoring and data-driven insights to optimize operations. Its expertise and cutting-edge products support energy companies in maximizing production, improving transportation and reducing environmental impact worldwide. CHX currently has a Value Score of B and a Zacks Rank #2.You can get the rest of the stocks on this list by signing up now for your 2-week free trial to the Research Wizard and start using this screen in your own trading. Further, you can also create your own strategies and test them first before taking the investment plunge.The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your trial to the Research Wizard today. 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