(VIANEWS) – Hallador Energy Company (HNRG), STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD), Profire Energy (PFIE) 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. Hallador Energy Company (HNRG)
97.8% sales growth and 24.33% return on equity
Hallador Energy Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the production of steam coal in the Illinois basin for the electric power generation industry. The company owns the Oaktown 1 and Oaktown 2 underground mines in Oaktown, Indiana; and Ace in the Hole mine located near Clay City, Indiana. It is also involved in gas exploration activities in Indiana. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hallador Energy Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
Hallador Energy Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.46 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 24.33%.
Moving Average
Hallador Energy Company’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $8.65 and way above its 200-day moving average of $8.58.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Hallador Energy Company is 128637 which is 51.18% below its average volume of 263541.
2. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
33.6% sales growth and 10.47% return on equity
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and internationally. The company 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 first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as other real estate and real estate-related debt investments, include distressed or non-performing loans. The Infrastructure lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages infrastructure debt investments. The Property segment engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, such as multifamily properties and commercial properties subject to net leases, that are held for investment. The Investing and Servicing segment manages and works out problem assets; acquires and manages unrated, investment grade, and non-investment grade rated CMBS comprising 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 that include 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 incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.88.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.85 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%.
Moving Average
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $19.26 and above its 200-day moving average of $19.15.
3. Profire Energy (PFIE)
13.2% sales growth and 12.59% return on equity
Profire Energy, Inc., a technology company, provides burner, and combustion management systems and solutions for natural and forced draft applications in the United States and Canada. It primarily focuses on the upstream, midstream, and downstream transmission segments of the oil and gas industry. It also sells and installs its systems in Europe, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Lindon, Utah.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Profire Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.12.
PE Ratio
Profire Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.83 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 12.59%.
4. Republic Services (RSG)
8.6% sales growth and 16.08% return on equity
Republic Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers environmental services in the United States. It is involved in the collection and processing of recyclable, solid waste, and industrial waste materials; transportation and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams; and other environmental solutions. Its residential collection services include curbside collection of material for transport to transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers, and organics processing facilities; supply of recycling and waste containers; and renting of compactors. The company also engages in the processing and sale of old corrugated containers, old newsprint, aluminum, glass, and other materials; and provision of landfill services. It serves small-container, large-container, and residential customers. As of December 31, 2022, the company operated through 353 collection operations, 233 transfer stations, 206 active landfills, 71 recycling centers, 6 saltwater disposal wells, and 7 deep injection wells, as well as 3 treatment, recovery, and disposal facilities in 41 states; and 20 treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. It also operates 73 landfill gas-to-energy and renewable energy projects, and 12 closed landfills. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Republic Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.78.
PE Ratio
Republic Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.96 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 16.08%.
5. ITT Corporation (ITT)
8.1% sales growth and 18.01% return on equity
ITT Inc. manufactures and sells engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation, and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Motion Technologies, Industrial Process, and Connect & Control Technologies. The Motion Technologies segment manufactures brake pads, shims, shock absorbers, and energy absorption components; and sealing technologies primarily for the transportation industry, including passenger cars, light- and heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, buses, and rail. The Industrial Process segment designs and manufactures industrial pumps, valves, and plant optimization systems; and centrifugal process pumps, twin screw, axials, and positive displacement pumps, and water systems, as well as aftermarket solutions, such as repairs and upgrades services. It serves various customers in industries, such as chemical, oil and gas, mining, and other industrial process markets. The Connect & Control Technologies segment designs and manufactures a range of engineered connectors and specialized control components for critical applications supporting various markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial, transportation, medical, and oil and gas. The connector product portfolio includes electrical connectors, such as circular, rectangular, radio frequency, fiber optic, D-sub miniature, micro-miniature, and cable assemblies; and control products consist of fuel and water pumps, valves, electro-mechanical rotary and linear actuators, and pressure, temperature, limit, and flow switches for various aircraft systems. ITT Inc. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ITT Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.72.
PE Ratio
ITT Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.96 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 18.01%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 7, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.18%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 20.4% and 2.5%, respectively.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
ITT Corporation’s EBITDA is 47.16.
