The construction industry is looking at steady growth this year due to banks making more loans and bonds available for the industry’s market. Also, there will be a more balanced growth in the construction industry in 2015, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. The company is projecting that commercial building will improve 15%, compared to the 14% gain in 2014. Institutional building will increase 9%. Here are some of the best building products companies TheStreet Quant Ratings says you should consider looking at. Number 3 is Caesarstone Sdot-Yam. With an 'A-' rating, the company's strengths can be seen in its revenue growth and increase in net income. 2nd is, Apogee Enterprises. This rating is an 'A+.' Apogee thrives in its solid stock price performance and compelling growth in net income. Number 1 is A. O. Smith Corporation. With an 'A+' rating the company flourishes in its revenue growth and notable return on equity. TheStreet Ratings are algorithmic stock picks based on 32 major data points. S&P 500 stocks rated 'buy' yielded a 16.5% return in 2014, beating the S&P 500 Total Return Index by more than 300 basis points. For the full reports on these stocks, you can check out TheStreet.com/QuantRatings.
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