(VIANEWS) – Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS), Insulet (PODD), Microsoft (MSFT) 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. Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS)
19.2% sales growth and 14.42% return on equity
Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund prefers to invest in aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products and services including retail, food, and beverage, healthcare products and services, industrial products and services, information technology services, niche manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and value-added distribution sectors. It seeks to invest in companies based in United States. The fund typically invests between $5 million and $15 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million and an annual EBITDA between $3 million and $20 million, but it can occasionally invest in larger or smaller companies. It seeks to acquire minority equity stakes and board observation rights in conjunction with its investments.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fidus Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.91.
PE Ratio
Fidus Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.67 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 14.42%.
Sales Growth
Fidus Investment Corporation’s sales growth is 18.6% for the present quarter and 19.2% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 19, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 13.2%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 32.2%, now sitting on 130.11M for the twelve trailing months.
2. Insulet (PODD)
19% sales growth and 34.13% return on equity
Insulet Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes. The company's Omnipod platform includes the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (Omnipod 5) which includes a proprietary AID algorithm embedded in the Pod that integrates with a third-party continuous glucose monitor to obtain glucose values through wireless bluetooth communication; Omnipod DASH that features a bluetooth enabled Pod that is controlled by a smartphone-like Personal Diabetes Manager with a color touch screen user interface; and Omnipod GO, a standalone, wearable, insulin delivery system that provides a fixed rate of continuous rapid-acting insulin for 72 hours. The company sells its products primarily through independent distributors and pharmacy channels, as well as directly in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and internationally. Insulet Corporation was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Insulet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.95.
PE Ratio
Insulet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 60.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $60.98 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 34.13%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 69.6% and 47.4%, respectively.
3. Microsoft (MSFT)
14.9% sales growth and 39.17% return on equity
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Microsoft has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.05.
PE Ratio
Microsoft has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.8 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 39.17%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.74%.
4. Merchants Bancorp (MBIN)
10% sales growth and 17.67% return on equity
Merchants Bancorp operates as the diversified bank holding company in the United States. It operates through Multi-family Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Warehousing, and Banking segments. The Multi-family Mortgage Banking segment engages in the mortgage banking, which originates and services government sponsored mortgages including bridge financing products to refinance, acquire, or reposition multi-family housing projects, and construction lending for multi-family and healthcare facilities; offers customized loan products for need-based skilled nursing facilities, independent living, assisted living, and memory care; and tax credit equity syndicator. Its Mortgage Warehousing segment funds agency eligible residential loans including origination, purchase, and sale in the secondary market, as well as commercial loans to non-depository financial institutions. The Banking segment offers a range of financial products and services to consumers and businesses, which includes retail banking, commercial lending, agricultural lending, retail and correspondent residential mortgage banking, and small business administration lending. Merchants Bancorp was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Merchants Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.64.
PE Ratio
Merchants Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.37 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 17.67%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Merchants Bancorp is 77203 which is 37.4% below its average volume of 123344.
Sales Growth
Merchants Bancorp’s sales growth is 25.4% for the current quarter and 10% for the next.
5. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
7.3% sales growth and 5.88% 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 $1.07.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.22 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 5.88%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 28, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.33%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST’s stock is valued at $20.57 at 01:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $22.29 and way above its 52-week low of $16.06.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 8% and a negative 2%, respectively.
Sales Growth
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST’s sales growth is 6.9% for the current quarter and 7.3% for the next.
6. National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
7% sales growth and 17.32% return on equity
NOV Inc. designs, constructs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production, and industrial and renewable energy sectors worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Wellbore Technologies, Completion & Production Solutions, and Rig Technologies. It provides solids control and waste management equipment and services; portable power generation products; drill and wired pipes; drilling optimization and automation services; tubular inspection, repair, and coating services; instrumentation; measuring and monitoring services; downhole and fishing tools; steerable technologies; and drill bits. The company also offers equipment and technologies for hydraulic fracture stimulation, including downhole multistage fracturing tools, pressure pumping trucks, blenders, sanders, hydration and injection units, flowline, and manifolds; coiled tubing units, and wireline units and tools; connections and liner hangers; onshore production consists of composite pipe, surface transfer and progressive cavity pumps, and artificial lift systems; and offshore production, such as floating production systems and subsea production technologies, as well as manufactures industrial pumps and mixers. In addition, it provides substructures, derricks, and masts; cranes; jacking systems; pipe lifting, racking, rotating, and assembly systems; mud pumps; pressure control equipment; drives and generators; rig instrumentation and control systems; mooring, anchor, and deck handling machinery; equipment components for offshore wind construction vessels; and pipelay and construction systems. Further, the company offers spare parts, repair, and rentals as well as comprehensive remote equipment monitoring, technical support, field service, and customer training. The company was formerly known as National Oilwell Varco, Inc. and changed its name to NOV Inc. in January 2021. NOV Inc. was founded in 1862 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, National Oilwell Varco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.5.
PE Ratio
National Oilwell Varco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.84 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 17.32%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
National Oilwell Varco’s stock is valued at $17.10 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $23.29 and way above its 52-week low of $14.05.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.18%.
