Applied Materials, TJX and Ensign Group trade at premium valuations after market-beating five-year gains

Applied Materials (AMAT), TJX Cos. (TJX) and The Ensign Group (ENSG) were highlighted May 14, 2026, as stocks that have outperformed the broader market over five years, supported by claims of sales growth, margin expansion and improving returns on capital. Applied Materials, a semiconductor equipment maker, posted a five-year return of 254% and was cited at $436.90 a share, valuing the stock at 33.7 times forward earnings. TJX, the off-price retailer, gained 113% over five years and was listed at $153.70, or 30.2 times forward earnings. Ensign Group, which operates skilled nursing, senior living and rehabilitation facilities, rose 104% over five years. Its shares were cited at $171.42, implying a 22.4 times forward price-to-earnings ratio. The report also promoted a weekly stock-screening list, citing past gains in Palantir, AppLovin and Nvidia.