(VIANEWS) – Celanese (CE), iRadimed Corporation (IRMD), WNS (WNS) 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. Celanese (CE)
38.2% sales growth and 27.11% return on equity
Celanese Corporation, a chemical and specialty materials company, manufactures and sells high performance engineered polymers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain. The Engineered Materials segment develops, produces, and supplies specialty polymers for automotive and medical applications, as well as for use in industrial products and consumer electronics. It also offers acesulfame potassium for the food and beverage industry, and food protection ingredients, such as potassium sorbate and sorbic acid. The Acetyl Chain segment produces and supplies acetyl products, including acetic acid, vinyl acetate monomers, acetic anhydride, and acetate esters that are used as starting materials for colorants, paints, adhesives, coatings, and pharmaceuticals; and organic solvents and intermediates for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and chemical products. It also offers vinyl acetate-based emulsions for use in paints and coatings, adhesives, construction, glass fiber, textiles, and paper applications; and ethylene vinyl acetate resins and compounds, as well as low-density polyethylene for use in flexible packaging films, lamination film products, hot melt adhesives, automotive parts, and carpeting applications. In addition, it manufactures ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Celanese Corporation was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Celanese has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.66.
PE Ratio
Celanese has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.98 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 27.11%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 48.1% and a negative 17.8%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 27, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.4%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Celanese is 714740 which is 44.87% below its average volume of 1296470.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Celanese’s stock is valued at $108.96 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $128.35 and way higher than its 52-week low of $86.71.
2. iRadimed Corporation (IRMD)
18.3% sales growth and 21.67% return on equity
IRADIMED CORPORATION develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible medical devices, and related accessories and services in the United States and internationally. It offers MRidium MRI compatible intravenous (IV) infusion pump system with associated disposable IV tubing sets; and MRI compatible patient vital signs monitoring system. The company also provides non-magnetic IV poles, wireless remote displays/controls, side car pump modules, dose error reduction systems, and SpO2 monitoring with sensors and accessories. It serves hospitals, acute care facilities, and outpatient imaging centers. The company sells its products through direct field sales representatives, regional sales directors, clinical support representatives, and independent distributors. IRADIMED CORPORATION was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Winter Springs, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, iRadimed Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.08.
PE Ratio
iRadimed Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.83 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 21.67%.
3. WNS (WNS)
15.6% sales growth and 17.66% return on equity
WNS (Holdings) Limited, a business process management (BPM) company, provides data, voice, analytical, and business transformation services worldwide. The company operates through two segments, WNS Global BPM and WNS Auto Claims BPM. It offers industry-specific services to clients primarily in insurance; diversified businesses, including manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, media and entertainment, and telecom; travel and leisure; healthcare; utilities; shipping and logistics; consulting and professional services; and banking and financial services. It also provides a range of services, such as finance and accounting, customer experience, research and analytics, technology, legal, and human resources outsourcing services. In addition, the company offers transformation services designed to allow its clients to enhance productivity, manage changes in the business environment, and leverage business knowledge to increase market competitiveness. Further, it provides claims handling and repair management services for automobile repairs through a network of third-party repair centers; and a suite of accident management services comprising credit hire and repair. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WNS has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.64.
PE Ratio
WNS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.19 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 17.66%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
WNS’s EBITDA is 3.06.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.4%, now sitting on 1.22B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 3.3% and 10.8%, respectively.
4. Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (HEP)
15.4% sales growth and 24.22% return on equity
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage, and throughput services to the petroleum industry in the United States. It operates through two segments, Pipelines and Terminals, and Refinery Processing Unit. The company operates refined product pipelines that transport conventional gasolines, reformulated gasolines, and low-octane gasolines for oxygenate blending, as well as sulfur diesel and jet fuels, and liquefied petroleum gases; intermediate product pipelines that transport intermediate feedstocks and crude oils; and oil trunk, gathering, and connection pipelines that delivers crude oil. It operates 26 main pipelines; crude gathering networks; 10 refined product terminals; 1 crude terminal; 1 lube terminal; 31,800 track feet of rail storage; 7 locations with truck and/or rail racks; and tankages at 6 refining facility locations, as well as five refinery processing units. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Holly Energy Partners, L.P. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.8.
PE Ratio
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.07 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 24.22%.
5. Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU)
14.4% sales growth and 9.09% return on equity
CompañÃa CervecerÃas Unidas S.A. operates as a beverage company principally in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, and Bolivia. The company operates through three segments: Chile, International Business, and Wine. It produces and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer under proprietary and licensed brands, as well as distributes Pernod Ricard products in non-supermarket retail stores. The company also produces and sells non-alcoholic beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, nectars and juices, sports and energy drinks, and ice tea, as well as mineral, purified, and flavored bottled water, as well as ready-to-mix products with instant powder drinks. In addition, it is involved in the production and distribution of pisco, cocktails, rum, flavored alcoholic beverages, wine, cider, and spirits. The company serves small and medium-sized retail outlets; retail establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, and bars; wholesalers; and supermarket chains. It also exports its products to Europe, Latin America, the United States, Canada, Asia, Oceania, and internationally. The company was founded in 1850 and is based in Santiago, Chile. CompañÃa CervecerÃas Unidas S.A. is a subsidiary of Inversiones y Rentas S.A.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.77.
PE Ratio
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.53 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 9.09%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A.’s stock is valued at $15.81 at 20:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $17.48 and way higher than its 52-week low of $9.31.
