(VIANEWS) – Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Ladder Capital Corp (LADR), Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) 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. Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
52.8% sales growth and 4.54% return on equity
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation and technical training programs in the United States. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. The company also provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers, as well as offers programs for welding and CNC machining. As of September 30, 2022, it operated 16 campuses. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Technical Institute has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.09.
PE Ratio
Universal Technical Institute has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 73.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $73.78 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 4.54%.
2. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR)
39.5% sales growth and 11.08% return on equity
Ladder Capital Corp operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Loans, Securities, and Real Estate. The Loans segment originates conduit first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate; and originates and invests in balance sheet first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties that are undergoing transition, including lease-up, sell-out, and renovation or repositioning. It also invests in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and other structured finance products related to commercial real estate. The Securities segment invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities and the U.S. Agency Securities. This segment also invests in corporate bonds and real estate related equity investments. The Real Estate segment owns and invests in a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties, such as leased properties, student housing portfolio, industrial buildings, office buildings, shopping center, and condominium units. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.14.
PE Ratio
Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.44 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 11.08%.
Sales Growth
Ladder Capital Corp’s sales growth is 48.1% for the current quarter and 39.5% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ladder Capital Corp’s stock is valued at $9.62 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $12.18 and way above its 52-week low of $8.67.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.87%.
3. Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK)
17.7% sales growth and 39.94% return on equity
Teekay Tankers Ltd. provides marine transportation services to oil industries in Bermuda and internationally. The company offers voyage and time charter services; and offshore ship-to-ship transfer services of commodities primarily crude oil and refined oil products, as well as liquid gases and various other products. It also provides tanker commercial and technical management services. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and leased 48 double-hull oil tankers, time-chartered in two Aframax tankers, and one LR2 tanker. Teekay Tankers Ltd. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Teekay Tankers Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.
PE Ratio
Teekay Tankers Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.33 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 39.94%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 126.8%, now sitting on 1.28B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Teekay Tankers Ltd.’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $41.04 and way above its 200-day moving average of $33.81.
4. Photronics (PLAB)
12.7% sales growth and 17.09% return on equity
Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, China, and internationally. The company offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, FDP substrates, and other types of electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD manufacturers, designers, and foundries, as well as to other high-performance electronics manufacturers through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Photronic Labs, Inc. and changed its name to Photronics, Inc. in 1990. Photronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Brookfield, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Photronics has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.09.
PE Ratio
Photronics has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.16 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 17.09%.
Moving Average
Photronics’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $15.93 and way above its 200-day moving average of $17.21.
Previous days news about Photronics(PLAB)
- Photronics (plab) moves to strong buy: rationale behind the upgrade. According to Zacks on Monday, 29 May, "Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Photronics basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.", "The upgrade of Photronics to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term."
5. Flowserve Corporation (FLS)
12.6% sales growth and 13.17% return on equity
Flowserve Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, distributes, and services industrial flow management equipment in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Flowserve Pump Division (FPD) and Flow Control Division (FCD). The FPD segment offers custom and pre-configured pumps and pump systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary systems, replacement parts, upgrades, and related aftermarket services, including installation and commissioning services, seal systems spare parts, repairs, advanced diagnostics, re-rate and upgrade solutions, retrofit programs, and machining and asset management solutions, as well as manufactures a gas-lubricated mechanical seal for use in high-speed compressors for gas pipelines. The FCD segment provides engineered and industrial valve and automation solutions, including isolation and control valves, actuation, controls, and related equipment, as well as equipment maintenance services for flow control systems, including advanced diagnostics, repair, installation, commissioning, retrofit programs, and field machining capabilities. This segment's products are used to control, direct, and manage the flow of liquids, gases, and fluids. The company primarily serves oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceuticals, power generation, and water management markets, as well as general industries, including mining and ore processing, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and other smaller applications. The company distributes its products through direct sales, distributors, and sales representatives. Flowserve Corporation was incorporated in 1912 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Flowserve Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.75.
PE Ratio
Flowserve Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.04 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 13.17%.
Moving Average
Flowserve Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $33.31 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $31.59.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 22, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.27%.
6. CME Group (CME)
7.6% sales growth and 10.39% return on equity
CME Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates contract markets for the trading of futures and options on futures contracts worldwide. It offers futures and options products based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, agricultural commodities, energy, and metals, as well as fixed income and foreign currency trading services. The company also provides clearing house services, including clearing, settling, and guaranteeing futures and options contracts, and cleared swaps products traded through its exchanges; and trade processing and risk mitigation services. In addition, the company offers a range of market data services, including real-time and historical data services. It serves professional traders, financial institutions, institutional and individual investors, corporations, manufacturers, producers, governments, and central banks. The company was formerly known as Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. and changed its name to CME Group Inc. in July 2007. CME Group Inc. was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CME Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.88.
PE Ratio
CME Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.8 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 10.39%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.1%, now sitting on 5.1B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about CME Group(CME)
- According to FXStreet on Monday, 29 May, "Considering advanced prints from CME Group for natural gas futures markets, open interest remained choppy and increased my almost 7K contracts last Friday. "
7. Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
7% sales growth and 9.73% return on equity
Hexcel Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets structural materials for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial markets. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials segment manufactures and markets carbon fibers, fabrics and specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, honeycomb, molding compounds, tooling materials, polyurethane systems, and laminates that are used in military and commercial aircraft, wind turbine blades, recreational products, and other industrial applications, as well as in automotive, marine, and trains. The Engineered Products segment manufactures and markets aircraft structures and finished aircraft components, including wing to body fairings, wing panels, flight deck panels, door liners, rotorcraft blades, spars, and tip caps; and aircraft structural sub-components and semi-finished components used in rotorcraft blades, engine nacelles, and aircraft surfaces, such as flaps, wings, elevators, and fairings. The company sells its products directly through its managers, product managers, and sales personnel, as well as through independent distributors and manufacturer representatives in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, India, and Africa. Hexcel Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.78.
PE Ratio
Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.45 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 9.73%.
Sales Growth
Hexcel Corporation’s sales growth is 14.1% for the present quarter and 7% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Hexcel Corporation is 425400 which is 29.78% below its average volume of 605877.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Hexcel Corporation’s EBITDA is 4.05.
8. Bank of America (BAC)
6.6% sales growth and 10.47% return on equity
Bank of America Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides banking and financial products and services for individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, institutional investors, large corporations, and governments worldwide. Its Consumer Banking segment offers traditional and money market savings accounts, certificates of deposit and IRAs, noninterest-and interest-bearing checking accounts, and investment accounts and products; and credit and debit cards, residential mortgages, and home equity loans, as well as direct and indirect loans, such as automotive, recreational vehicle, and consumer personal loans. The company's Global Wealth & Investment Management segment offers investment management, brokerage, banking, and trust and retirement products and services; and wealth management solutions, as well as customized solutions, including specialty asset management services. Its Global Banking segment provides lending products and services, including commercial loans, leases, commitment facilities, trade finance, and commercial real estate and asset-based lending; treasury solutions, such as treasury management, foreign exchange, and short-term investing options and merchant services; working capital management solutions; and debt and equity underwriting and distribution, and merger-related and other advisory services. The company's Global Markets segment offers market-making, financing, securities clearing, settlement, and custody services, as well as risk management products using interest rate, equity, credit, currency and commodity derivatives, foreign exchange, fixed-income, and mortgage-related products. The company was founded in 1784 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Bank of America has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.33.
PE Ratio
Bank of America has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.32 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 10.47%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 17.8% and 2.5%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Bank of America’s sales growth is 10.5% for the ongoing quarter and 6.6% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.2%, now sitting on 94.54B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Bank of America(BAC)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 31 May, "Last week, it was reported that Bank of America intended to eliminate 40 positions in its Asia region’s IB unit. "
- According to CNBC on Tuesday, 30 May, "ChargePoint – Shares of the electric vehicle charging station company jumped 5% premarket after Bank of America upgraded the stock to buy. "
- Bank of America (bac) stock moves -0.18%: what you should know. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 30 May, "In terms of valuation, Bank of America is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 8.28. ", "Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 7.47, so we one might conclude that Bank of America is trading at a premium comparatively."
