19 Hedge Fund Favorites With Rising Receivables Turnover Ratios

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All of these stocks have seen net inflows from institutional investors (13-F filings). These companies have also seen revenues rise faster than receivables during the most recent quarter.

Average Weekly Returns:

Average 1-Week Return of All Stocks Mentioned Below: 0.18%

Average 1-Month Return of All Stocks Mentioned Below: -0.34%

Analysis of List Alpha:

Number of Stocks in This List Generating Excess Return vs. SP500 (Beta Adjusted Over Last Week): 5 out of 19 (26.32%)

Number of Stocks in This List Generating Excess Return vs. SP500 (Beta Adjusted Over Last Month): 4 out of 19 (21.05%)

Chart: Distribution of 1-Week Returns For All Stocks Mentioned Below

Chart: Distribution of 1-Month Returns For All Stocks Mentioned Below

1. Synergy Resources Corporation (SYRG): Engages in the acquisition, exploitation, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas properties primarily located in the Wattenberg field in Denver-Julesburg Basin in northeast Colorado. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 3.2M shares (7.93% of float at 40.37M shares). Revenues increased by 87.50% during the most recent quarter ($6.75M vs. $3.6M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 49.67% ($6.87M vs. $4.59M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 31.37% to 25.95% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-08-31 to 3 months ending 2011-08-31).

2. American Vanguard Corp. (AVD): Engages in the manufacture, development, and marketing of specialty chemical products for agricultural and commercial uses in the United States and internationally. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 1.5M shares (6.28% of float at 23.90M shares). Revenues increased by 23.01% during the most recent quarter ($90.76M vs. $73.78M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 9.66% ($106.36M vs. $96.99M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 52.62% to 46.09% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

3. ViaSat Inc. (VSAT): Engages in the design, production, and marketing of satellite and other wireless communication, and networking systems for government and commercial customers. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 1.5M shares (5.14% of float at 29.18M shares). Revenues increased by 26.81% during the most recent quarter ($282.82M vs. $223.02M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 16.60% ($231.61M vs. $198.64M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 47.33% to 41.68% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-28 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

4. Novavax, Inc. (NVAX): Focuses on developing recombinant vaccines for infectious diseases using its virus-like particle platform technology. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 11.1M shares (10.19% of float at 108.88M shares). Revenues increased by 14.97% during the most recent quarter ($5.76M vs. $5.01M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 8.27% ($4.19M vs. $3.87M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 14.74% to 11.49% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

5. Ellie Mae, Inc. Common Stock (ELLI): Ellie Mae, Inc. and its subsidiaries host electronic mortgage origination network in the United States. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 2.7M shares (13.47% of float at 20.05M shares). Revenues increased by 87.18% during the most recent quarter ($27.46M vs. $14.67M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 51.72% ($11.5M vs. $7.58M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 25.52% to 10.21% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

6. Abiomed Inc. (ABMD): Engages in the research, development, and sale of medical devices that provide circulatory support to acute heart failure patients across the continuum of care in heart recovery. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 2.3M shares (6.62% of float at 34.72M shares). Revenues increased by 26.93% during the most recent quarter ($37.42M vs. $29.48M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 21.37% ($18.8M vs. $15.49M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 17.82% to 15.16% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

7. Power-One Inc. (PWER): Designs, manufactures, and markets power conversion and power management solutions for the renewable energy (RE), communications infrastructure, and other technology markets. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 8.8M shares (8.73% of float at 100.79M shares). Revenues increased by 15.76% during the most recent quarter ($283.65M vs. $245.03M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 7.98% ($256.83M vs. $237.84M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 39.81% to 34.42% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-09-30 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-02).

8. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (BRCD): Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. supplies networking equipment comprising end-to-end Internet protocol based Ethernet and storage area networking solutions. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 25.4M shares (5.59% of float at 454.43M shares). Revenues increased by 5.07% during the most recent quarter ($578.36M vs. $550.47M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by -6.42% ($233.14M vs. $249.14M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 29.51% to 20.18% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-10-27 to 13 weeks ending 2011-10-29).

9. Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP (CLMT): Produces and sells specialty hydrocarbon products in North America. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 2.3M shares (6.07% of float at 37.87M shares). Revenues increased by 51.69% during the most recent quarter ($1,179.82M vs. $777.78M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 13.37% ($264.14M vs. $232.99M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 33.93% to 27.43% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

10. LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. (LF): Provides technology-based learning platforms worldwide. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 6.6M shares (12.15% of float at 54.32M shares). Revenues increased by 28.01% during the most recent quarter ($193.07M vs. $150.83M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 24.84% ($170.11M vs. $136.26M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 56.32% to 49.28% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

11. Genomic Health Inc. (GHDX): Focuses on the development and global commercialization of genomic-based clinical laboratory services that analyze the underlying biology of cancer allowing physicians and patients to make individualized treatment decisions. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 1.7M shares (10.30% of float at 16.51M shares). Revenues increased by 12.66% during the most recent quarter ($58.65M vs. $52.06M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by -12.01% ($19.93M vs. $22.65M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 20.92% to 12.88% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

12. Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI): Operates as a lifestyle content and Internet search company in the United States and internationally. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 3.9M shares (7.56% of float at 51.58M shares). Revenues increased by 12.40% during the most recent quarter ($566.19M vs. $503.74M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 3.13% ($530.18M vs. $514.11M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 42.46% to 37.% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

13. Evolution Petroleum Corp. (EPM): Engages in the acquisition, exploitation, and development of properties for the production of crude oil and natural gas in Louisiana. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 849.7K shares (5.47% of float at 15.52M shares). Revenues increased by 10.57% during the most recent quarter ($4.29M vs. $3.88M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by -3.87% ($1.74M vs. $1.81M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 12.77% to 11.13% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

14. Bacterin International Holdings, Inc. (BONE): Develops, manufactures, and markets biologics products in the United States and internationally. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 1.3M shares (5.10% of float at 25.49M shares). Revenues increased by 17.77% during the most recent quarter ($8.88M vs. $7.54M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 1.13% ($7.18M vs. $7.1M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 41.67% to 24.06% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

15. Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (TAST): Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc., through its subsidiary, Carrols Corporation, owns and operates quick-casual and quick-service restaurants in the United States. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 1.2M shares (7.01% of float at 17.13M shares). Revenues increased by 87.05% during the most recent quarter ($169.47M vs. $90.6M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 17.60% ($8.22M vs. $6.99M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 14.21% to 10.03% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 13 weeks ending 2012-09-30 to 13 weeks ending 2011-09-30).

16. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (SWHC): Offers metal processing services and manufactures firearms and handcuffs as well as apparel and sportsmen’s articles. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 5.3M shares (8.73% of float at 60.72M shares). Revenues increased by 47.95% during the most recent quarter ($136.56M vs. $92.3M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by 7.57% ($63.24M vs. $58.79M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 30.52% to 30.12% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-10-31 to 3 months ending 2011-10-31).

17. Kimball International, Inc. (KBALB): Kimball International, Inc. manufactures and sells electronic assemblies and furniture in the United States and internationally. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 2.4M shares (8.36% of float at 28.70M shares). Revenues increased by 6.49% during the most recent quarter ($288.19M vs. $270.63M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by -1.39% ($141.38M vs. $143.38M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 38.68% to 36.46% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

18. Cynosure, Inc. (CYNO): Develops, manufactures, and markets aesthetic treatment systems to the dermatology, plastic surgery, and general medical markets. Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 861.4K shares (7.45% of float at 11.56M shares). Revenues increased by 31.12% during the most recent quarter ($37.08M vs. $28.28M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by -0.53% ($14.9M vs. $14.98M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 13.35% to 11.15% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

19. magicJack VocalTec Ltd. (CALL): Net institutional shares bought during the most recent quarter at 815.1K shares (9.98% of float at 8.17M shares). Revenues increased by 63.75% during the most recent quarter ($40.79M vs. $24.91M y/y), while the size of accounts receivable changed by -56.03% ($6.34M vs. $14.42M y/y). Receivables, as a percentage of current assets, decreased from 23.04% to 10.85% during the most recent quarter (time interval comparison 3 months ending 2012-09-30 to 3 months ending 2011-09-30).

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