(VIANEWS) – Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO), Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM), Mastercard (MA) 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. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO)
48.7% sales growth and 13.56% return on equity
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, manages, and operates water production and water treatment plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and the United States. The company operates through four segments: Retail, Bulk, Services, and Manufacturing. It uses reverse osmosis technology to produce potable water from seawater. The company produces and supplies water to end-users, including residential, commercial, and government customers, as well as government-owned distributors. It also provides design, engineering, construction, procurement, and management services for desalination projects and water treatment plants, as well as management and engineering services relating to municipal water distribution and treatment. In addition, the company manufactures and services a range of water-related products, including reverse osmosis desalination equipment, membrane separation equipment, filtration equipment, piping systems, vessels, and custom fabricated components; and provides design, engineering, consulting, management, inspection, training, and equipment maintenance services for commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, as well as desalination and wastewater treatment. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.44.
PE Ratio
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.86 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 13.56%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.’s stock is valued at $32.92 at 15:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $38.29 and way higher than its 52-week low of $13.66.
Sales Growth
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.’s sales growth is 59.2% for the present quarter and 48.7% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. is 78205 which is 48.96% below its average volume of 153225.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 28, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.09%.
2. Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM)
29.5% sales growth and 11.48% return on equity
Primoris Services Corporation, a specialty contractor company, provides a range of construction, fabrication, maintenance, replacement, and engineering services in the United States and Canada. It operates through three segments: Utilities, Energy/Renewables, and Pipeline Services. The Utilities segment offers installation and maintenance services for new and existing natural gas distribution systems, electric utility distribution and transmission systems, and communications systems. The Energy/Renewables segment provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction, as well as retrofits, highway and bridge construction, demolition, site work, soil stabilization, mass excavation, flood control, upgrades, repairs, outages, and maintenance services to renewable energy and energy storage, renewable fuels, petroleum, refining, and petrochemical industries, as well as state departments of transportation. The Pipeline Services segment offers a range of services comprising pipeline construction, maintenance, facility, and integrity services; installation of compressor and pump stations; and metering facilities for entities in the petroleum and petrochemical industries, as well as gas, water, and sewer utilities. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Primoris Services Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.4.
PE Ratio
Primoris Services Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.99 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 11.48%.
Moving Average
Primoris Services Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $31.65 and way above its 200-day moving average of $30.23.
3. Mastercard (MA)
12% sales growth and 170.45% 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 $11.45.
PE Ratio
Mastercard has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.39 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 170.45%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Mastercard’s EBITDA is 92.68.
Sales Growth
Mastercard’s sales growth is 11.4% for the current quarter and 12% for the next.
Previous days news about Mastercard(MA)
- Zacks.com featured highlights arcos dorados, NRG energy, Mastercard and sterling infrastructure. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 16 January, "Chicago, IL - January 16, 2024 - Stocks in this week’s article are Arcos Dorados (ARCO Quick QuoteARCO – Free Report) , NRG Energy (NRG Quick QuoteNRG – Free Report) , Mastercard (MA Quick QuoteMA – Free Report) and Sterling Infrastructure (STRL Quick QuoteSTRL – Free Report) .", "Arcos Dorados, NRG Energy, Mastercard and Sterling Infrastructure are some GARP stocks that hold promise."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 16 January, "Revolut Reader’s hardware platform boasts high data security with built-in support for EMV (Europay, Mastercard and Visa) and PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect), which enables add-in cards for one’s computer to interact with one’s microprocessor. "
- Mastercard (ma) to digitize middle east's payments space. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 16 January, "Shares of Mastercard have gained 14.4% in the past year compared with the industry’s 13.1% growth. ", "Concurrent with announcing the stc pay alliance, Mastercard also inked an issuing partnership deal with another digital financial services provider in the Middle East, tiqmo. "
4. Humana (HUM)
11.2% sales growth and 18.04% return on equity
Humana Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health and well-being company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It also has a contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition prescription drug plan program; and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible, and long-term support services benefits. In addition, the company provides commercial fully insured medical and specialty health insurance benefits comprising dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental health benefits, as well as administrative services only products to individuals and employer groups; military services, such as TRICARE T2017 East Region contract; and engages in the operations of PBM business. Further, it offers pharmacy solutions, provider services, and home solutions services, such as home health and other services to its health plan members, as well as to third parties. Humana Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Humana has a trailing twelve months EPS of $24.18.
PE Ratio
Humana has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.37 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 18.04%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 27, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.54 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.81%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Humana’s stock is valued at $395.83 at 15:22 EST, below its 52-week low of $423.29.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 34% and 9.8%, respectively.
5. Allete (ALE)
10.5% sales growth and 5.48% return on equity
ALLETE, Inc. operates as an energy company. The company operates through Regulated Operations, ALLETE Clean Energy, and Corporate and Other segments. It generates electricity from coal-fired, hydroelectric, natural gas-fired, biomass co-fired, and solar. The company provides regulated utility electric service in northeastern Minnesota to approximately 145,000 retail customers, as well as 15 non-affiliated municipal customers; and regulated utility electric, natural gas, and water services in northwestern Wisconsin to approximately 15,000 electric customers, 13,000 natural gas customers, and 10,000 water customers. It also owns and maintains electric transmission assets in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. In addition, the company focuses on developing, acquiring, and operating clean and renewable energy projects; and owns and operates approximately 660 megawatt of wind energy generation. Further, it is involved in the coal mining operations in North Dakota; and real estate investment activities in Florida. The company owns and operates 158 substations with a total capacity of 8,875 megavoltamperes. The company was formerly known as Minnesota Power, Inc. and changed its name to ALLETE, Inc. in May 2001. ALLETE, Inc. was incorporated in 1906 and is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Allete has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.29.
PE Ratio
Allete has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.68 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 5.48%.
Moving Average
Allete’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $57.58 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $58.35.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 2.4%, now sitting on 1.9B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Allete is 20588 which is 94.69% below its average volume of 388309.
6. EMCOR Group (EME)
9.3% sales growth and 26.59% return on equity
EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical construction, and facilities services primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers design, integration, installation, starts-up, operation, and maintenance services related to electrical power transmission, distribution, and generation systems; energy solutions; premises electrical and lighting systems; process instrumentation in the refining, chemical processing, and food processing industries; low-voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security, and process control systems; voice and data communications systems; roadway and transit lighting, signaling, and fiber optic lines; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and geothermal solutions; clean-room process ventilation systems; fire protection and suppression systems; plumbing, process, and high-purity piping systems; controls and filtration systems; water and wastewater treatment systems; central plant heating and cooling systems; crane and rigging services; millwright services; and steel fabrication, erection, and welding services. The company also provides building services that cover commercial and government site-based operations and maintenance; facility management, maintenance, and services; outage services to utilities and industrial plants; military base operations support services; mobile mechanical maintenance and services; services for indoor air quality; floor care and janitorial services; landscaping, lot sweeping, and snow removal services; vendor management and call center services; installation and support for building systems; program development, management, and maintenance for energy systems; technical consulting and diagnostic services; infrastructure and building projects; small modification and retrofit projects; and other building services. It offers industrial services to oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. EMCOR Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EMCOR Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.45.
PE Ratio
EMCOR Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.55 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 26.59%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
EMCOR Group’s stock is valued at $212.45 at 15:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $227.50 and way above its 52-week low of $142.63.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for EMCOR Group is 429496 which is 46.3% above its average volume of 293558.
7. Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM)
9.1% sales growth and 8.03% return on equity
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. provides child care and early education services, back-up care services, educational advisory services, and other workplace solutions for employers and families. The company operates through three segments: Full Service Center-Based Child Care, Back-Up Care, and Educational Advisory and Other Services. The Full Service Center-Based Child Care segment offers traditional center-based child care and early education, preschool, and elementary education services. The Back-Up Care segment provides center-based back-up child care, in-home child and adult/elder dependent care, and self-sourced reimbursed care services. The Educational Advisory and Other Services segment offers tuition assistance and student loan repayment program administration, workforce education, and related educational consulting services, as well as college admissions advisory services. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 1,014 child care and early education centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, and India. The company was formerly known as Bright Horizons Solutions Corp. and changed its name to Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. in July 2012. Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.49.
PE Ratio
Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 63.69. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $63.69 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 8.03%.
Previous days news about Bright Horizons Family Solutions(BFAM)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 15 January, "Investors interested in Schools stocks are likely familiar with American Public Education (APEI Quick QuoteAPEI – Free Report) and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM Quick QuoteBFAM – Free Report) . ", "Currently, American Public Education has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), while Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). "
8. MYR Group (MYRG)
7.3% sales growth and 15.76% return on equity
MYR Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides electrical construction services in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments, Transmission and Distribution, and Commercial and Industrial. The company's Transmission and Distribution segment offers a range of services on electric transmission and distribution networks, and substation facilities, including design, engineering, procurement, construction, upgrade, maintenance, and repair services with primary focus on construction, maintenance, and repair to customers in the electric utility industry. Its services include construction and maintenance of high voltage transmission lines, substations, and lower voltage underground and overhead distribution systems, and renewable power facilities; and limited gas construction services, as well as emergency restoration services in response to hurricane, ice, or other storm related damages. This segment serves as a prime contractor to customers, such as investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, private developers, government-funded utilities, independent power producers, independent transmission companies, industrial facility owners, and other contractors. Its Commercial and Industrial segment provides services, such as design, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial wiring; and installation of traffic networks, bridge, roadway, and tunnel lighting. This segment offers its services for airports, hospitals, data centers, hotels, stadiums, convention centers, renewable energy projects, manufacturing plants, processing facilities, waste-water treatment facilities, mining facilities, and transportation control and management systems. It serves general contractors, commercial and industrial facility owners, governmental agencies, and developers. MYR Group Inc. was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Henderson, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MYR Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.43.
PE Ratio
MYR Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.6 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 15.76%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
MYR Group’s EBITDA is 48.84.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
MYR Group’s stock is valued at $139.00 at 15:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $156.63 and way above its 52-week low of $94.75.
