(VIANEWS) – JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited (JKS), Progyny (PGNY), Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) 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. JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited (JKS)
37.7% sales growth and 4.4% return on equity
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, production, and marketing of photovoltaic products. The company offers solar modules, silicon wafers, solar cells, recovered silicon materials, and silicon ingots. It also provides solar system integration services; and develops commercial solar power projects. The company sells its products to distributors, project developers, and system integrators; and utility, commercial, and residential customers under the JinkoSolar brand, as well as on an original equipment manufacturer basis. As of December 31, 2019, it had an integrated annual capacity of 15.0 gigawatt (GW) for silicon wafers, including 11.5 GW for mono wafers; 10.6 GW for solar cells; and 16.0 GW for solar modules. The company has operations in the People's Republic of China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and internationally. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. was founded in 2006 and is based in Shangrao, the People's Republic of China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.8.
PE Ratio
JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 61.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $61.17 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 4.4%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited is 299380 which is 67.46% below its average volume of 920040.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 127.8%, now sitting on 69.51B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited’s sales growth is 48.1% for the ongoing quarter and 37.7% for the next.
2. Progyny (PGNY)
29.8% sales growth and 9.66% return on equity
Progyny, Inc., a benefits management company, specializes in fertility and family building benefits solutions for employers in the United States. Its fertility benefits solution includes differentiated benefits plan design, personalized concierge-style member support services, and selective network of fertility specialists. The company also offers Progyny Rx, an integrated pharmacy benefits solution that provides its members with access to the medications needed during their treatment. In addition, it provides surrogacy and adoption reimbursement programs for employers. The company was formerly known as Auxogyn, Inc. and changed its name to Progyny, Inc. in 2015. Progyny, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Progyny has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.3.
PE Ratio
Progyny has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 103.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $103.47 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 9.66%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 68%, now sitting on 786.91M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)
17.2% sales growth and 12.35% return on equity
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 74 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,100 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott®, Ritz-Carlton®, Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Hyatt®, Fairmont®, Hilton®, Swissôtel®, ibis® and Novotel®, as well as independent brands. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.hosthotels.com.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.04.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 12.35%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Host Hotels & Resorts is 5025690 which is 33.94% below its average volume of 7607950.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 57.8% and positive 50% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 28, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.6%.
4. WesBanco (WSBC)
17.2% sales growth and 7.51% return on equity
WesBanco, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for WesBanco Bank, Inc. that provides retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust, brokerage, and mortgage banking and insurance services. It operates in two segments, Community Banking, and Trust and Investment Services. The company offers commercial demand, individual demand, and time deposit accounts; money market accounts; interest bearing and non-interest bearing demand deposits, as well as savings deposits; and certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial real estate loans; commercial and industrial loans; residential real estate loans, including loans to purchase, construct, or refinance borrower's home; home equity lines of credit; installment loans to finance the purchase of automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, boats, and other recreational vehicles, as well as home equity installment loans, unsecured home improvement loans, and revolving lines of credit; and commercial, mortgage, and individual installment loans. In addition, the company offers trust and investment services, as well as various investment products comprising mutual funds and annuities; and securities brokerage services. Further, WesBanco, Inc., through its non-banking subsidiaries, acts as an agency that specializes in property, casualty, life, and title insurance, as well as benefit plan sales and administration to personal and commercial clients; provides broker dealer and discount brokerage services; holds investment securities and loans; and holds and leases commercial real estate properties, as well as acts as an investment adviser to a family of mutual funds. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 233 branches and 226 ATMs in West Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, southern Indiana, and Maryland, as well as six loan production offices in West Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and Maryland. WesBanco, Inc. was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WesBanco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.02.
PE Ratio
WesBanco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10 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 7.51%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 8, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.67%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 11.4% and 16.4%, respectively.
5. FirstService Corporation (FSV)
12.1% sales growth and 13.43% return on equity
FirstService Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial customers in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. The FirstService Residential segment offers property management services for private residential communities, such as condominiums, co-operatives, homeowner associations, master-planned communities, active adult and lifestyle communities, and various other residential developments. This segment also provides a range of ancillary services, including on-site staffing for building engineering and maintenance, full-service swimming pool and amenity management, and security and concierge/front desk; and financial services comprising cash management, other banking transaction-related, and specialized property insurance brokerage. In addition, this segment offers energy management solutions and advisory services, and resale processing services. The FirstService Brands segment provides property services through 5 franchise networks; and company-owned locations, including 19 California Closets and 11 Paul Davis Restoration locations. It provides residential and commercial restoration, painting, and floor coverings design and installation services; custom-designed and installed closet, and home storage solutions; home inspection services; and fire protection and related services. This segment offers its services primarily under the Paul Davis Restoration, Interstate Restoration, FirstOnSite Restoration, Century Fire Protection, CertaPro Painters, California Closets, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, and Floor Coverings International brand names. FirstService Corporation was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FirstService Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.72.
PE Ratio
FirstService Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $51.47 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 13.43%.
6. Equity Residential (EQR)
8.2% sales growth and 6.9% return on equity
Equity Residential is committed to creating communities where people thrive. The Company, a member of the S&P 500, is focused on the acquisition, development and management of residential properties located in and around dynamic cities that attract high quality long-term renters. Equity Residential owns or has investments in 305 properties consisting of 78,568 apartment units, located in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California and Denver.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Equity Residential has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.99.
PE Ratio
Equity Residential has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.25 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 6.9%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 29, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.89%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Equity Residential is 976843 which is 54.66% below its average volume of 2154740.
Sales Growth
Equity Residential’s sales growth is 9.1% for the ongoing quarter and 8.2% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Equity Residential’s stock is valued at $60.21 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $94.32 and way higher than its 52-week low of $54.60.
