Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns, and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.

It’s clear there’s a strong connection between sustained earnings growth and hall-of-fame returns. On that note, here are three market-beating stocks that deserve a spot on your list.

Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR)

Five-Year Return: +211%

Founded in 1997 by its longtime CEO Michael Hsing, Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ: MPWR) is an analog and mixed signal chipmaker that specializes in power management chips meant to minimize total energy consumption.

Why Are We Bullish on MPWR?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 17.3% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
2. Robust free cash flow margin of 30.3% gives it many options for capital deployment, and its improved cash conversion implies it’s becoming a less capital-intensive business
3. Market-beating returns on capital illustrate that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures

Monolithic Power Systems’s stock price of $858.11 implies a valuation ratio of 48.3x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

First Commonwealth Financial (FCF)

Five-Year Return: +97.6%

Tracing its roots back to the Great Depression era of 1934, First Commonwealth Financial (NYSE: FCF) is a financial holding company that provides consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and insurance services across Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Why Could FCF Be a Winner?

1. Demand will likely accelerate over the next 12 months as its forecasted net interest income growth of 11.2% is above its five-year trend
2. Additional sales over the last five years increased its profitability as the 9.6% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue
3. Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

At $16.99 per share, First Commonwealth Financial trades at 1.1x forward P/B. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Axos Financial (AX)

Five-Year Return: +262%

Originally founded as Bank of Internet USA in 1999 before rebranding in 2018, Axos Financial (NYSE: AX) is a diversified financial services company that provides digital banking, securities clearing, and investment advisory solutions to retail and business customers nationwide.

Why Do We Love AX?

1. Impressive 15.9% annual net interest income growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
2. Differentiated product suite leads to a Strong performance of its loan book leads to a High-yielding loan book and low cost of funds are reflected in its best-in-class net interest margin of 4.8%
3. Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last two years as its EPS has compounded at 18% annually

Axos Financial is trading at $90 per share, or 1.6x forward P/B. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

Trump’s April 2025 tariff bombshell triggered a massive market selloff, but stocks have since staged an impressive recovery, leaving those who panic sold on the sidelines.

Take advantage of the rebound by checking out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).

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