Key Takeaways Five stocks stood out for superior efficiency metrics like inventory turnover and asset utilization. INSW, ASR, BCRX, ASC and RRGB all posted positive four-quarter average earnings surprises. Each stock outperformed industry averages in four key efficiency ratios used in the screening process.Efficiency level measures a company’s capability to transform available input into output and is often considered an important parameter for gauging its potential to make profits. A company with a high- ...