(VIANEWS) – Equus Total Return (EQS), Jiayin Group (JFIN), Super Micro Computer (SMCI) 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. Equus Total Return (EQS)
139.2% sales growth and 26.15% return on equity
Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company (BDC) specializing in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, corporate partnerships/joint ventures, growth and expansion capital, acquisition financing, roll-up acquisition strategies, operational turnarounds, recapitalizations of existing businesses, special situations, equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately owned companies, debt securities including subordinate debt, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, or debt combined with warrants and common and preferred stock, and preferred equity financing. It invests in small to mid-sized companies and acts as a lead investor. It invests in technology, telecommunication, financial services, natural resource and industrial manufacturing and services. It invests in companies engaged in the alternative energy, real estate, healthcare, education, e-learning, leisure and entertainment, and foreign investment sector in the United States, China, India, and Europe. It investments include common and preferred stock, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, debt combined with warrants and options, and other rights to acquire common or preferred stock. It seeks to invest in companies between $1 million to $25 million with revenues between $5 million and $150 million with EBITDA between $2 million to $50 million. It seeks to take control and non-control equity positions. Equus Total Return, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional office in Vancouver, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.81.
PE Ratio
Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1.85 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 26.15%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Equus Total Return is 938 which is 93.61% below its average volume of 14698.
Sales Growth
Equus Total Return’s sales growth is 139.2% for the current quarter and 139.2% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Equus Total Return’s stock is valued at $1.50 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $1.95 and way above its 52-week low of $1.32.
Moving Average
Equus Total Return’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $1.50 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $1.49.
2. Jiayin Group (JFIN)
136.4% sales growth and 106.77% return on equity
Jiayin Group Inc. operates as an online individual finance platform that connects individual investors and individual borrowers in China. It operates a secure and open platform that facilitates transparent, secure, and fast connections between investors and borrowers. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Jiayin Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.84.
PE Ratio
Jiayin Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1.66 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 106.77%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Jiayin Group’s EBITDA is 0.66.
Moving Average
Jiayin Group’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $5.65 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $5.53.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 18, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 12.54%.
3. Super Micro Computer (SMCI)
120.9% sales growth and 29.92% return on equity
Super Micro Computer, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures high performance server and storage solutions based on modular and open architecture in the United States, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Its solutions range from complete server, storage systems, modular blade servers, blades, workstations, full racks, networking devices, server sub-systems, server management software, and security software. The company provides application-optimized server solutions, rackmount and blade servers, storage, and subsystems and accessories; and server software management solutions, such as Server Management Suite, including Supermicro Server Manager, Supermicro Power Management software, Supermicro Update Manager, SuperCloud Composer, and SuperDoctor 5. In addition, it offers server subsystems and accessories comprising server boards, chassis, power supplies, and other accessories. Further, the company provides server and storage system integration, configuration, and software upgrade and update services; and technical documentation services, as well as identifies service requirements, creates and executes project plans, and conducts verification testing and technical documentation, and training services. Additionally, it offers help desk and on-site product support services for its server and storage systems; and customer support services, including ongoing maintenance and technical support for its products. The company provides its products to enterprise data centers, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and 5G and edge computing markets. It sells its products through direct and indirect sales force, distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Super Micro Computer has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.77.
PE Ratio
Super Micro Computer has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 83.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $83.7 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 29.92%.
Moving Average
Super Micro Computer’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $621.66 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $356.98.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 253.4% and 102.6%, respectively.
4. Meta Platforms (META)
25.6% sales growth and 28.04% return on equity
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months EPS of $14.85.
PE Ratio
Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.6 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 28.04%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Meta Platforms is 24595200 which is 34.56% above its average volume of 18276900.
Previous days news about Meta Platforms(META)
- According to Zacks on Friday, 15 March, "Some other top-ranked stocks from the broader technology sector are NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) and Amazon.com (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) . "
- Meta platforms and mongodb have been highlighted as zacks bull and bear of the day. According to Zacks on Friday, 15 March, "Chicago, IL - March 15, 2024 - Zacks Equity Research shares Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) as the Bull of the Day and MongoDB (MDB Quick QuoteMDB – Free Report) as the Bear of the Day. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 15 March, "Some other top-ranked stocks from the broader technology sector are NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) and Amazon.com (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 15 March, "The long-term earnings growth rate for Logitech, Meta Platforms and Synopsys is currently pegged at 13.13%, 19.5% and 17.51%, respectively.", "Shares of Meta Platforms and Synopsys have surged 39% and 6%, respectively, on a year-to-date basis. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 15 March, "Shares of Meta Platforms and Synopsys have surged 39% and 6%, respectively, on a year-to-date basis. ", "Logitech (LOGI Quick QuoteLOGI – Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) and Synopsys (SNPS Quick QuoteSNPS – Free Report) are some better-ranked stocks in the broader sector that investors can consider, each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. "
5. International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (IGIC)
10% sales growth and 23.87% return on equity
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. provides specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Specialty Long-tail, Specialty Short-tail, and Reinsurance segments. It offers a portfolio of specialty lines insurance products and services for energy, property, construction and engineering, ports and terminals, general aviation, political violence, casualty, financial institutions, marine liability, and treaty reinsurance. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Amman, Jordan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.17.
PE Ratio
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.82 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 23.87%.
Sales Growth
International General Insurance Holdings Ltd.’s sales growth is 10% for the present quarter and 10% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. is 64633 which is 22.81% above its average volume of 52625.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.04 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.32%.
6. Surgery Partners (SGRY)
9.5% sales growth and 4.07% return on equity
Surgery Partners, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates a network of surgical facilities and ancillary services in the United States. The company operates through two segments, Surgical Facility Services and Ancillary Services. Its surgical facilities comprise ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals that offer non-emergency surgical procedures in various specialties, including gastroenterology, general surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and pain management. The company's surgical hospitals also provide ancillary services, such as diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, laboratory, obstetrics, oncology, physical therapy, and wound care; and ancillary services, which consist of multi-specialty physician practices, urgent care facilities, and anesthesia services. As of December 31, 2021, it owned or operated a portfolio of 126 surgical facilities, including 108 ambulatory surgical centers and 18 surgical hospitals in 31 states. Surgery Partners, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Surgery Partners has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.09.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 4.07%.
7. United Airlines (UAL)
6.7% sales growth and 32.28% return on equity
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for third parties. The company was formerly known as United Continental Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in June 2019. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Airlines has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.98.
PE Ratio
United Airlines has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.47 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 32.28%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
United Airlines’s EBITDA is 0.64.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is 20.6% and a drop 21.7% for the next.
