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The NASDAQ 100’s remarkable performance has generated significant returns for investors. However, focusing solely on the index’s aggregate success overlooks a crucial insight: numerous individual securities within the index remain compelling investment prospects, despite the market’s considerable appreciation.
When bull markets persist, skeptics frequently label entire indices as “richly valued,” yet this sweeping perspective overlooks critical distinctions. Deeper analysis shows that many NASDAQ 100 constituents retain robust fundamentals and present worthwhile investment merit, particularly when market corrections establish more advantageous purchase opportunities.
Validea employs an advanced multi-methodology screening system to uncover these overlooked opportunities within the NASDAQ 100. Their analytical structure assesses companies through 22 distinct investment methodologies, anchored by two core elements:
Proven strategies from legendary investors: This incorporates Warren Buffett’s focus on businesses with durable competitive moats and reliable earnings, alongside Peter Lynch’s methodology for discovering growth companies at sensible valuations.
Research-backed academic insights: This encompasses statistically verified market behaviors and value-creating characteristics that have demonstrated success throughout different market environments.
Using this thorough assessment methodology, Validea pinpoints NASDAQ 100 companies with solid fundamental business strength, even amid broader market volatility and unpredictability.
Here are the most fundamentally sound NASDAQ 100 stocks using our guru models as of September of 2025.
| Ticker | Company Name | Price | Market Cap ($mil) | PE Ratio | Price/ Sales | Relative Strength | Price/ Book | Price/ Cash Flow | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMCSA | COMCAST CORP | $31.59 | $116,637 | 5.2 | 0.9 | 33 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 4.1% |
| QCOM | QUALCOMM INC | $166.85 | $179,831 | 16.1 | 4.2 | 47 | 6.7 | 13.6 | 2.1% |
| LRCX | LAM RESEARCH CORP | $126.92 | $160,633 | 30.5 | 8.7 | 84 | 16.3 | 28.0 | 0.7% |
| AMAT | APPLIED MATERIALS INC | $190.10 | $151,442 | 22.7 | 5.3 | 48 | 7.8 | 20.9 | 0.9% |
| CPRT | COPART INC | $45.85 | $44,334 | 28.9 | 9.5 | 40 | 4.8 | 25.1 | 0.0% |
| MSFT | MICROSOFT CORP | $517.93 | $3,849,860 | 38.0 | 13.7 | 69 | 11.2 | 28.3 | 0.6% |
| TMUS | T-MOBILE US INC | $238.17 | $268,041 | 22.5 | 3.2 | 70 | 4.4 | 10.8 | 1.4% |
| ADP | AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC | $292.00 | $118,273 | 29.3 | 5.8 | 60 | 19.1 | 25.5 | 2.0% |
| META | META PLATFORMS INC | $778.38 | $1,955,401 | 28.0 | 10.9 | 79 | 10.0 | 22.0 | 0.3% |
| KLAC | KLA CORP | $1,044.81 | $137,875 | 34.4 | 11.3 | 78 | 29.4 | 30.8 | 0.7% |
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Originally Posted September 21, 2025 – NASDAQ 100 Stocks
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