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Investment Strategy Overview: The article discusses the advantages of using the EV-to-EBITDA ratio over the traditional price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for evaluating stocks, highlighting its effectiveness in providing a clearer picture of a company's valuation and earnings potential.

Stock Recommendations: It lists five stocks—Astrana Health, KT Corp, Upbound Group, Noah Holdings, and DXP Enterprises—that exhibit strong EV-to-EBITDA ratios and promising earnings growth rates for 2025, suggesting they may be attractive investment opportunities.

P/E vs. EV-to-EBITDA: While the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is a popular metric for stock valuation, the EV-to-EBITDA ratio is often considered superior as it accounts for a company's total value and provides a clearer picture of profitability by excluding non-cash expenses.

Stock Recommendations: The article highlights five stocks with strong growth potential and favorable valuations based on various metrics, including Astrana Health, KT Corporation, Upbound Group, Noah Holdings, and DXP Enterprises, all of which have been screened for attractive investment characteristics.

U.S. Stock Futures: U.S. stock futures are slightly up, with Dow futures increasing by about 0.1%, while several companies, including Franklin Covey Co., reported disappointing earnings and saw significant drops in their pre-market trading shares.

Stock Movements: Other stocks like Noah Holdings Limited and Scage Future also experienced declines in pre-market trading, reflecting a broader trend of falling share prices following recent gains.