(VIANEWS) – Ellington Financial LLC (EFC), Liberty Media Corporation (FWONK), Rogers Communication (RCI) 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. Ellington Financial LLC (EFC)
98.4% sales growth and 4.08% return on equity
Ellington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets in the United States. The company acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime residential mortgage loans; RMBS for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the U.S. government agency or the U.S. government-sponsored entity; residential mortgage loans; commercial mortgage-backed securities; commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt; and residential mortgage loans. It also provides collateralized loan obligations; mortgage-related and non-mortgage-related derivatives; equity investments in mortgage originators; and other strategic investments. In addition, the company offers consumer loans and asset-backed securities backed by consumer and commercial assets. Ellington Financial LLC was founded in 2007 and is based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ellington Financial LLC has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.46.
PE Ratio
Ellington Financial LLC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.72 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 4.08%.
2. Liberty Media Corporation (FWONK)
66.6% sales growth and 7.03% return on equity
Formula One Group engages in the motorsports business. It holds commercial rights for the world championship, approximately a nine-month long motor race-based competition in which teams compete for the constructors' championship and drivers compete for the drivers' championship. The company was founded in 1950 and is based in Englewood, Colorado. Formula One Group is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Liberty Media Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.79.
PE Ratio
Liberty Media Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.57 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 7.03%.
3. Rogers Communication (RCI)
29.8% sales growth and 13.4% return on equity
Rogers Communications Inc. operates as a communications and media company in North America. It operates through three segments: Wireless, Cable, and Media. The company offers mobile Internet access, wireless voice and enhanced voice, device financing, device protection, global voice and data roaming, wireless home phone, bridging landline, machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, and advanced wireless solutions for businesses, as well as device shipping services; and postpaid and prepaid services under the Rogers, Fido, and chatr brands. It also provides internet and WiFi services; and smart home monitoring services, such as monitoring, security, automation, energy efficiency, and smart control through a smartphone app. In addition, the company offers local and network TV; on-demand television; cloud-based digital video recorders; voice-activated remote controls, and integrated apps; personal video recorders; linear and time-shifted programming; digital specialty channels; 4K television programming; and seasonal games through television, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other streaming devices, as well as operates Ignite TV and Ignite TV app. Further, it provides residential and small business local telephony services; calling features, such as voicemail, call waiting, and long distance; voice, data networking, Internet protocol, and Ethernet services; private networking, Internet, IP voice, and cloud solutions; optical wave and multi-protocol label switching services; information technology (IT) and network technologies; cable access network services; and telecommunications technical consulting services. Additionally, the company owns Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre event venue; and operates Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, Citytv, OMNI, FX (Canada), FXX (Canada), and OLN television networks, as well as 54 AM and FM radio stations. Rogers Communications Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.39 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 13.4%.
4. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
16.3% sales growth and 11.55% return on equity
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage, consulting, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services to businesses and organizations worldwide. It operates in Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment offers retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; and acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverages to underwriting enterprises. This segment also performs activities, including marketing, underwriting, issuing policies, collecting premiums, appointing and supervising other agents, paying claims, and negotiating reinsurance; and offers services in the areas of insurance and reinsurance placement, risk of loss management, and management of employer sponsored benefit programs. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement and administration services; and claims management, loss control consulting, and insurance property appraisal services. The company offers its services through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. It serves commercial, industrial, public, religious, and not-for-profit entities, as well as underwriting enterprises. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.11.
PE Ratio
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.39 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 11.55%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s EBITDA is 94.48.
5. Mastercard (MA)
14.9% sales growth and 172.79% return on equity
Mastercard Incorporated, a technology company, provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services in the United States and internationally. It facilitates the processing of payment transactions, including authorization, clearing, and settlement, as well as delivers other payment-related products and services. The company offers integrated products and value-added services for account holders, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, governments, and other organizations, such as programs that enable issuers to provide consumers with credits to defer payments; payment products and solutions that allow its customers to access funds in deposit and other accounts; prepaid programs services; and commercial credit, debit, and prepaid payment products and solutions. It also provides value-added products and services comprising cyber and intelligence solutions for parties to transact, as well as proprietary insights, drawing on principled use of consumer, and merchant data services. In addition, the company offers analytics, test and learn, consulting, managed services, loyalty, processing, and payment gateway solutions for e-commerce merchants. Further, it provides open banking and digital identity platforms services. The company offers payment solutions and services under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus. Mastercard Incorporated was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mastercard has a trailing twelve months EPS of $10.68.
PE Ratio
Mastercard has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.48 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 172.79%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 14%, now sitting on 23.59B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Mastercard’s EBITDA is 93.93.
Previous days news about Mastercard(MA)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 4 October, "Amid the selloff among financials, investors may be watching American Express (AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) , Visa (V Quick QuoteV – Free Report) , and Mastercard (MA Quick QuoteMA – Free Report) to see if better opportunities become available to buy stock in these credit card and transaction services giants.", "American Express stock is certainly compelling in many aspects but currently lands a Zack Rank #3 (Hold) along with Mastercard shares while Visa’s stock sports a Zack Rank #2 (Buy) in correlation with the trend of positive earnings estimate revisions."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 4 October, "According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, are anticipated to increase 3.7% from a year earlier during the traditional holiday period that runs from Nov 1 to Dec 24. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 6 October, "Talking of which, it is expected that U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive sales, will witness a 3.7% year-over-year increase during the conventional holiday season spanning from Nov 1 to Dec 24 based on data from Mastercard SpendingPulse."
- Mastercard (ma) enhances offerings with cost-effective rewards. According to Zacks on Friday, 6 October, "Measures like these are becoming increasingly important for Mastercard as rising costs of everyday necessities are attracting consumers more toward credit cards, which offer cost-effective rewards and benefits. ", "Shares of Mastercard have gained 33.6% in the past year compared with theindustry’s 20.2% growth. "
6. RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK)
12.3% sales growth and 14.64% return on equity
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the hospitality and related businesses in the United States. The company operates through Nightclubs, Bombshells, and Other segments. It owns and/or operates upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals under the Rick's Cabaret, Jaguars Club, Tootsie's Cabaret, XTC Cabaret, Club Onyx, Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar, Scarlett's Cabaret, Temptations Adult Cabaret, Foxy's Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, Downtown Cabaret, Cabaret East, The Seville, Silver City Cabaret, and Kappa Men's Club. The company also operates restaurants and sports bars under the Bombshells Restaurant & Bar brand, as well as a dance club under the Studio 80 brand. In addition, it owns two national industry trade publications serving the adult nightclubs industry and the adult retail products industry; a national industry convention and tradeshow; and two national industry award shows, as well as approximately a dozen industry and social media Websites. Further, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. holds license to sell Robust Energy Drink in the United States. The company was formerly known as Rick's Cabaret International, Inc. and changed its name to RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. in August 2014. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, RCI Hospitality Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.06.
PE Ratio
RCI Hospitality Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.94 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 14.64%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 14.5% and positive 0.8% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
RCI Hospitality Holdings’s EBITDA is 49.84.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.4%.
7. Booking Holdings (BKNG)
7.6% sales growth and 267.13% return on equity
Booking Holdings Inc. provides travel and restaurant online reservation and related services worldwide. The company operates Booking.com, which offers online accommodation reservations; Rentalcars.com that provides online rental car reservation services; and Priceline, which offer online travel reservation services, and consumers hotel, flight, and rental car reservation services, as well as vacation packages, cruises, and hotel distribution services. It also operates Agoda that provides online accommodation reservation services, as well as flight, ground transportation and activities reservation services. In addition, the company operates KAYAK, an online meta-search service that allows consumers to search and compare travel itineraries and prices, comprising airline ticket, accommodation reservation, and rental car reservation information; and OpenTable for booking online restaurant reservations. Further, it offers travel-related insurance products, and restaurant management services to consumers, travel service providers, and restaurants; and advertising services. The company was formerly known as The Priceline Group Inc. and changed its name to Booking Holdings Inc. in February 2018. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Booking Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $111.1.
PE Ratio
Booking Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.35 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 267.13%.
