Investing in the services sector can be difficult, often requiring a clear understanding of what macro trends will be driving consumer behaviors in the near future. However, equities.com's Small-Cap Stars, our proprietary list of small-cap companies of small caps that have the best potential for future growth in share value, has developed a system for identifying those companies that are in the best position to take advantage of the market they're in.
Here are today's top performing services Small-Cap Stars:
Gordmans Stores Inc (GMAN)
Gordmans Stores Inc gained 5.96% to $3.38. The gains came on a volume of 173,836 shares against an average daily volume of 68,195 shares. Gordmans Stores Inc has had a trading range from $14.88 to $3.06 over the last year, its P/E ratio is 15.2, it has a 50-day SMA of $3.84, and a 200-day SMA of $5.95.
Gordmans Stores, Inc., is an off-price department store chain with large selection of latest brands, fashions and styles. Its merchandise assortment includes apparel for all ages, accessories, footwear and home decor.
Wet Seal Inc. (WTSL)
Wet Seal Inc. gained 3.65% to $0.88. The gains came on a volume of 495,156 shares against an average daily volume of 779,036 shares. Wet Seal Inc. has had a trading range from $4.14 to $0.80 over the last year, it has a 50-day SMA of $0.90, and a 200-day SMA of $1.72.
Wet Seal Inc is a national multi-channel specialty retailer selling fashion apparel and accessory items designed for female customers through its stores and e-commerce websites.
Rentrak Corporation (RENT)
Rentrak Corporation gained 3.41% to $49.24. The gains came on a volume of 91,346 shares against an average daily volume of 105,303 shares. Rentrak Corporation has had a trading range from $69.00 to $22.64 over the last year, it has a 50-day SMA of $51.34, and a 200-day SMA of $50.79.
Rentrak Corp is a media measurement and information company serving the entertainment, television, video and advertising industries. Its services are distributed into two areas: - Movies Everywhere and TV Everywhere.
Pacific Sunwear Of California Inc. (PSUN)
Pacific Sunwear Of California Inc. gained 2.38% to $2.15. The gains came on a volume of 304,743 shares against an average daily volume of 343,279 shares. Pacific Sunwear Of California Inc. has had a trading range from $3.95 to $1.84 over the last year, it has a 50-day SMA of $2.19, and a 200-day SMA of $2.72.
Pacific Sunwear, is a specialty retailer rooted in the action sports, fashion and music influences of California. It sells a combination of branded and proprietary casual apparel, accessories and footwear designed to appeal to teens and young adults.
Cache Inc. (CACH)
Cache Inc. gained 1.46% to $1.39. The gains came on a volume of 93,182 shares against an average daily volume of 218,305 shares. Cache Inc. has had a trading range from $6.83 to $1.05 over the last year, it has a 50-day SMA of $1.42, and a 200-day SMA of $3.49.
Cache Inc is a mall-based specialty retailer of lifestyle sportswear and dresses targeting style-conscious women. The Company operates 250 women's apparel specialty stores situated in central locations in high-traffic, upscale malls.
Small-Cap Stars Services Companies - Giving Your Portfolio What it Needs
While diving into investing in small-cap services companies can be a daunting task, the Small-Cap Stars system can be your ally in finding companies that have the best chance for success. Our system identifies those small-cap companies that were the industry's biggest success stories, isolates those fundamental metrics that most correlated to success, then finds those companies that currently share a similar profile with those previous success stories.
For services companies, our system determined several important factors, including high reinvestment rates with low SG&A expenses and market D/E.
All data provided by QuoteMedia and was accurate as of 4:30 pm ET.