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Quant Q&A With Steven Cress
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-07 12:00
分组1 - Credo Technology (CRDO) has a high momentum rating despite a recent drop, with a current rating of B compared to A+ six months ago. The stock has shown significant performance over various periods, including a 101% increase over 12 months versus the sector's 0.36% [6][7][8] - Merck (MRK) is preferred over Pfizer (PFE) due to slightly better momentum and total returns, despite Pfizer having better valuation metrics. Merck's momentum is rated B- compared to Pfizer's C, and it has outperformed Pfizer in returns over the last month, three months, and six months [13][15] - Comfort Systems (FIX) is rated as a hold due to a poor valuation grade (F), despite strong growth (A+) and profitability (A-). The stock's trailing PE is 42 times compared to the sector's 21 times, indicating it is expensive [22][24][25] 分组2 - Energy stocks are sensitive to oil prices, which can lead to changes in fundamentals and ratings. For example, Energy Transfer (ET) has seen its rating drop from strong buy to hold due to declining oil prices [17][20] - The quant analysis system used evaluates stocks based on factors such as value, growth, profitability, momentum, and EPS revisions. Each factor has underlying metrics that are weighted based on their predictive value [31][34] - The top 10 stocks for 2026 have shown strong past performance, with returns significantly outperforming the S&P 500 over various periods. For instance, stocks held from 2024 to December 2025 yielded a return of 356% compared to the S&P's 47% [40][41]