(VIANEWS) – STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD), Discover Financial Services (DFS), Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) are the highest sales growth and return on equity stocks on this list.
Here is a list of stocks with an above 5% expected next quarter sales growth, and a 3% or higher return on equity. May these stocks be a good medium-term investment option?
1. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
65.3% sales growth and 16.53% return on equity
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and Europe. It operates through four segments: Commercial and Residential Lending, Infrastructure Lending, Property, and Investing and Servicing segments. The Commercial and Residential Lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages commercial and residential first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential mortgage-backed securities, and other real estate and real estate-related debt investments. The Infrastructure lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages infrastructure debt investments. The Property segment engages primarily in the acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, including multi-family properties. The Investing and Servicing segment manages and works out problem assets; acquires and manages unrated, investment grade, and non-investment grade rated CMBS, including subordinated interests of securitization and re-securitization transactions; originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions; and acquires commercial real estate assets, including properties acquired from CMBS trusts. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes, if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.6.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.43 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 16.53%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 54.5% and a negative 30.3%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 18.4%, now sitting on 641.4M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $19.87 and under its 200-day moving average of $21.32.
Sales Growth
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST’s sales growth is 57.8% for the present quarter and 65.3% for the next.
2. Discover Financial Services (DFS)
18.1% sales growth and 31.37% return on equity
Discover Financial Services, through its subsidiaries, provides digital banking products and services, and payment services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Digital Banking and Payment Services. The Digital Banking segment offers Discover-branded credit cards to individuals; private student loans, personal loans, home loans, and other consumer lending; and direct-to-consumer deposit products comprising savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, IRA certificates of deposit, IRA savings accounts and checking accounts, and sweep accounts. The Payment Services segment operates the PULSE, an automated teller machine, debit, and electronic funds transfer network; and Diners Club International, a payments network that issues Diners Club branded charge cards and/or provides card acceptance services, as well as offers payment transaction processing and settlement services. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is based in Riverwoods, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Discover Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.89.
PE Ratio
Discover Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.54 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 31.37%.
3. Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB)
17.1% sales growth and 10.94% return on equity
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Mid Penn Bank that provides commercial banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. The company offers various time and demand deposit products, including checking accounts, savings accounts, clubs, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, and IRAs. It also provides a range of loan products comprising mortgage and home equity loans, secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans, lines of credit, construction financing, farm loans, community development loans, loans to non-profit entities, and local government loans. In addition, the company offers online banking, telephone banking, cash management, and automated teller services, as well as safe deposit boxes; and trust and wealth management services. As of December 31, 2020, it operated thirty-six full service retail banking locations in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fayette, Lancaster, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and Westmoreland counties, Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mid Penn Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.75.
PE Ratio
Mid Penn Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.19 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.94%.
4. Aviat Networks (AVNW)
14.2% sales growth and 6.91% return on equity
Aviat Networks, Inc. provides microwave networking solutions in North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers outdoor, indoor, and split-mount radios; microwave routers and switches; microwave trunking; element management products; and software products, such as aviat design, frequency assurance software, and health assurance software. It also provides network planning and design, site surveys and builds, systems integration, installation, maintenance, network monitoring, training, customer service, project, managed, education, support, and other professional services. The company serves communications service providers and private network operators, including federal, state and local government agencies, transportation agencies, energy and utility companies, public safety agencies, and broadcast network operators. It markets its products through a direct sales, service, and support organization; indirect sales channels comprising dealers, resellers, and sales representatives; and through online. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Aviat Networks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.2.
PE Ratio
Aviat Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.86 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 6.91%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Aviat Networks’s EBITDA is 1.16.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 14.9% and 29.9%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.5%, now sitting on 323.87M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Aviat Networks’s stock is valued at $34.63 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $39.80 and way higher than its 52-week low of $23.88.
5. STORE Capital Corporation (STOR)
13.6% sales growth and 6.14% return on equity
STORE Capital Corporation is an internally managed net-lease real estate investment trust, or REIT, that is the leader in the acquisition, investment and management of Single Tenant Operational Real Estate, which is its target market and the inspiration for its name. STORE Capital is one of the largest and fastest growing net-lease REITs and owns a large, well-diversified portfolio that consists of investments in more than 2,500 property locations across the United States, substantially all of which are profit centers.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STORE Capital Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.84.
PE Ratio
STORE Capital Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.39 for every dollar of annual earnings.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 6.14%.
Moving Average
STORE Capital Corporation’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $32.04 and above its 200-day moving average of $29.59.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for STORE Capital Corporation is 4092240 which is 46.12% above its average volume of 2800430.
6. Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
12.4% sales growth and 68.03% return on equity
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates as a live entertainment company. It operates through Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments. The Concerts segment promotes live music events in its owned or operated venues, and in rented third-party venues; operates and manages music venues; produces music festivals; creates associated content; and offers management and other services to artists. The Ticketing segment manages the ticketing operations, including the provision of ticketing software and services to clients for tickets and event information through its primary websites livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, as well as provides ticket resale services. This segment sells tickets for its events, as well as for third-party clients in various live event categories, such as arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters, music clubs, concert promoters, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters through websites, mobile apps, and ticket outlets. The Sponsorship & Advertising segment sells international, national, and local sponsorships and placement of advertising, including signage, promotional programs, rich media offering that comprise advertising related with live streaming and music-related content; and ads across its distribution network of venues, events, and websites. This segment also manages the development of strategic sponsorship programs, as well as develops, books, and produces custom events or programs for specific brands. As of December 31, 2021, it owned, operated, or leased 165 entertainment venues in North America and 94 entertainment venues internationally. The company was formerly known as Live Nation, Inc. and changed its name to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. in January 2010. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Live Nation Entertainment has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-8.12.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 68.03%.
Moving Average
Live Nation Entertainment’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $74.86 and way under its 200-day moving average of $81.70.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Live Nation Entertainment is 1346800 which is 32.86% below its average volume of 2006120.
Sales Growth
Live Nation Entertainment’s sales growth is 32.3% for the present quarter and 12.4% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Live Nation Entertainment’s stock is valued at $70.15 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $121.28 and above its 52-week low of $65.05.
