(VIANEWS) – MercadoLibre (MELI), Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC), TransCanada (TRP) 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. MercadoLibre (MELI)
27.8% sales growth and 34.06% return on equity
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in Latin America. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases online; and Mercado Pago FinTech platform, a financial technology solution platform, which facilitates transactions on and off its marketplaces by providing a mechanism that allows its users to send and receive payments online, as well as allows users to transfer money through their websites or on the apps. The company also offers Mercado Fondo that allows users to invest funds deposited in their Mercado Pago accounts; Mercado Credito, which extends loans to certain merchants and consumers; and Mercado Envios logistics solution that enables sellers on its platform to utilize third-party carriers and other logistics service providers, as well as fulfillment and warehousing services for sellers. In addition, it provides Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classified listing service, where users can list and purchase motor vehicles, real estate, and services; Mercado Libre Ads, an advertising platform, which enables large retailers and brands to promote their products and services on the web; and Mercado Shops, an online storefronts solution that enables users to set-up, manage, and promote their own digital stores. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.95.
PE Ratio
MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 102. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $102 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 34.06%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for MercadoLibre is 263136 which is 36.83% below its average volume of 416601.
Sales Growth
MercadoLibre’s sales growth is 25.3% for the ongoing quarter and 27.8% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
MercadoLibre’s EBITDA is 5.5.
Moving Average
MercadoLibre’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $1,267.13 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $1,066.77.
2. Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC)
14.3% sales growth and 7.42% return on equity
Entravision Communications Corporation operates as an advertising, media, and technology solutions company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital, Television, and Audio. It reaches and engages Hispanics across acculturation levels and media channels. The company's portfolio encompasses integrated end-to-end advertising solutions, including digital, television, and audio properties. It also offers a suite of end-to-end digital advertising solutions, including digital commercial partnerships services, as well as advertising customers billing and technological and other support services, including strategic marketing and training; and Smadex, a programmatic ad purchasing platform that enables advertising customers or ad agencies to purchase advertising electronically and manage data-driven advertising campaigns through online marketplaces. In addition, the company provides a branding and mobile performance solutions, such as managed services to advertisers looking to connect with consumers on mobile devices; and digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers. Further, it sells advertisements and syndicated radio programming solutions through its Entravision radio network. As of March 3, 2022, the company had 50 television stations; and 46 Spanish-language radio stations. It serves advertisers from various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, entertainment, gaming, delivery services, financial technology, communications, lifestyle, and travel. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.21.
PE Ratio
Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22 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 7.42%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Entravision Communications Corporation’s stock is valued at $4.62 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $7.33 and way higher than its 52-week low of $3.96.
Moving Average
Entravision Communications Corporation’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $5.42 and way under its 200-day moving average of $5.39.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Entravision Communications Corporation’s EBITDA is 0.53.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 21.2%, now sitting on 998.04M for the twelve trailing months.
3. TransCanada (TRP)
13.6% sales growth and 5.11% return on equity
TC Energy Corporation operates as an energy infrastructure company in North America. It operates through five segments: Canadian Natural Gas Pipelines; U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines; Mexico Natural Gas Pipelines; Liquids Pipelines; and Power and Energy Solutions. The company builds and operates a network of 93,700 kilometers of natural gas pipelines, which transports natural gas from supply basins to local distribution companies, power generation plants, industrial facilities, interconnecting pipelines, LNG export terminals, and other businesses. It also has regulated natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 532 billion cubic feet. In addition, it has approximately 4,900 kilometers of liquids pipeline system that connects Alberta crude oil pipeline to refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas. Further, the company owns or has interests in seven power generation facilities with a combined capacity of approximately 4,300 megawatts that are powered by natural gas and nuclear fuel sources located in Alberta, Ontario, Québec, and New Brunswick; and owns and operates approximately 118 billion cubic feet of non-regulated natural gas storage capacity in Alberta. The company was formerly known as TransCanada Corporation and changed its name to TC Energy Corporation in May 2019. TC Energy Corporation was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, TransCanada has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.19.
PE Ratio
TransCanada has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.28 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 5.11%.
Moving Average
TransCanada’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $40.96 and below its 200-day moving average of $42.20.
4. America Movil (AMX)
12.4% sales growth and 19.93% return on equity
América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. provides telecommunications services in Latin America and internationally. The company offers wireless and fixed voice services, including airtime, local, domestic, and international long-distance services; and network interconnection services. It also provides data services, such as data centers, data administration, and hosting services to residential and corporate clients; value-added services, including Internet access, messaging and other wireless entertainment, and corporate services; data transmission, email services, instant messaging, content streaming, and interactive applications; and wireless security services, mobile payment solutions, machine-to-machine services, mobile banking, virtual private network services, and video calls and personal communications services. In addition, the company offers residential broadband services; IT solutions to small businesses and large corporations; and cable and satellite television subscriptions. Further, it sells equipment, accessories, and computers; and offers telephone directories, wireless security, call center, advertising, media, and software development services. Additionally, the company provides video, audio, and other media content through the Internet directly from the content provider to the end user. It sells its products and services under the Telcel, Telmex Infinitum, and A1 brands through a network of retailers and service centers to retail customers; and through sales force to corporate customers. América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, America Movil has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.51.
PE Ratio
America Movil has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.47 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 19.93%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
America Movil’s stock is valued at $21.85 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $23.07 and way above its 52-week low of $16.13.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 90.5% and 65.2%, respectively.
Moving Average
America Movil’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $21.74 and way above its 200-day moving average of $19.82.
5. FTI Consulting (FCN)
10.6% sales growth and 13.39% return on equity
FTI Consulting, Inc. provides business advisory services to manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology, and Strategic Communications. Its Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment provides business transformation, transactions, and turnaround and restructuring services. The company's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment offers. construction and environmental solution, data and analytics, dispute, health solution, and risk and investigation services. Its Economic Consulting segment provides. antitrust and competition economic, financial economic, and international arbitration services. The company's Technology segment offers corporate legal operation; e-discovery and expertise; and information governance, privacy, and security services. Its Strategic Communications segment provides corporate reputation, financial communication, and public affairs services. The company serves aerospace and defense, agriculture, airlines and aviation, automotive and industrial, construction, energy, power and products, environmental solutions, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, gaming and leisure, insurance, mining, private equity, public sector, real estate, retail and consumer products, telecom, media and technology, and transportation and logistics industries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FTI Consulting has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.22.
PE Ratio
FTI Consulting has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.9 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 13.39%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
FTI Consulting’s stock is valued at $186.00 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $205.63 and way above its 52-week low of $140.09.
6. Regional Management Corp. (RM)
9.1% sales growth and 10.77% return on equity
Regional Management Corp., a diversified consumer finance company, provides various installment loan products primarily to customers with limited access to consumer credit from banks, thrifts, credit card companies, and other lenders in the United States. It offers small and large installment loans; and retail loans to finance the purchase of furniture, appliances, and other retail products. The company also provides insurance products, including credit life, credit accident and health, credit property, vehicle single interest, and credit involuntary unemployment insurance; collateral protection insurance; and property insurance, as well as reinsurance products. In addition, its loans are sourced through branches, centrally managed direct mail campaigns, digital partners, and retailers, as well as its consumer website. As of February 24, 2022, the company operated through a network of approximately 350 branches in 14 states. Regional Management Corp. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Greer, South Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Regional Management Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.53.
PE Ratio
Regional Management Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.35 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 10.77%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 22, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.97%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.2%, now sitting on 507.55M for the twelve trailing months.
7. F.N.B. Corporation (FNB)
8.9% sales growth and 9.49% return on equity
F.N.B. Corporation, a financial holding company, provides a range of financial services primarily to consumers, corporations, governments, and small- to medium-sized businesses. The company operates through three segments: Community Banking, Wealth Management, and Insurance. It offers commercial banking solutions, including corporate and small business banking, investment real estate financing, business credit, capital market, and lease financing services. The company also provides consumer banking products and services, such as deposit products, mortgage and consumer lending services, and mobile and online banking services; and wealth management services comprising personal and corporate fiduciary services comprising administration of decedent and trust estates; securities brokerage and investment advisory services, mutual funds, and annuities; and commercial and personal insurance, and reinsurance products, as well as mezzanine financing options for small- to medium-sized businesses. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 334 banking offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. F.N.B. Corporation was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, F.N.B. Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
F.N.B. Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.03 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 9.49%.
8. Johnson Controls (JCI)
8.2% sales growth and 9.1% return on equity
Johnson Controls International plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and retrofitting building products and systems in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates in four segments: Building Solutions North America, Building Solutions EMEA/LA, Building Solutions Asia Pacific, and Global Products. The company designs, sells, installs, and services heating, ventilating, air conditioning, controls, building management, refrigeration, integrated electronic security, integrated fire detection and suppression systems, and fire protection and security products for commercial, industrial, retail, small business, institutional, and governmental customers. It also provides energy efficiency solutions and technical services, including inspection, scheduled maintenance, and repair and replacement of mechanical and control systems, as well as data-driven smart building solutions to non-residential building and industrial applications. In addition, the company offers control software and software services for residential and commercial applications. Johnson Controls International plc was incorporated in 1885 and is headquartered in Cork, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Johnson Controls has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.99.
PE Ratio
Johnson Controls has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.35 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 9.1%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.6%, now sitting on 26.09B for the twelve trailing months.
