(VIANEWS) – Super Micro Computer (SMCI), New Fortress Energy (NFE), Meta Platforms (META) 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. 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 $12.83.
PE Ratio
Super Micro Computer has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 80.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $80.84 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 29.92%.
Previous days news about Super Micro Computer(SMCI)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "Shares of Super Micro Computer are up 259% year-to-date and 823% over the last year."
2. New Fortress Energy (NFE)
46.5% sales growth and 34.1% return on equity
New Fortress Energy Inc. operates as an integrated gas-to-power energy infrastructure company that provides energy and development services to end-users worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Terminals and Infrastructure, and Ships. The Terminals and Infrastructure segment engages in the natural gas procurement and liquefaction; and shipping, logistics, facilities and conversion, or development of natural gas-fired power generation. The Ships segment offers floating storage and regasification units (FRSU) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers which are leased to customers under long-term or spot arrangements. The company operates LNG storage and regasification facility at the Port of Montego Bay, Jamaica; marine LNG storage and regasification facility in Old Harbour, Jamaica; Dual-fired combined heat and power facility in Clarendon, Jamaica; landed micro-fuel handling facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico; and LNG receiving facility and gas-fired power plant in Baja Califrnia Sur, Mexico, as well as a Miami facility. New Fortress Energy Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, New Fortress Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.65.
PE Ratio
New Fortress Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.54 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 34.1%.
3. 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 $14.87.
PE Ratio
Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.04 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%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 24.7%, now sitting on 134.9B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Meta Platforms(META)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "Some other top-ranked stocks worth considering in the broader technology sector include Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) , Zscaler (ZS Quick QuoteZS – Free Report) and Twilio (TWLO Quick QuoteTWLO – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "Zacks Rank #1 Meta Platforms has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 17.7% and 34.1%, respectively, for the current year. "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 1 April, "In rampant bull markets (like the one we are witnessing now), investors often leave profits on the table (or worse, go short) because the market seems "too high" or "overvalued." However, the action in QQQ and tech stocks like Nvidia ((NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) ), Meta Platforms ((META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) ), or Microsoft ((MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) ) illustrate why opinions mean little on Wall Street."
4. Ameresco (AMRC)
18.7% sales growth and 6.75% return on equity
Ameresco, Inc. provides comprehensive energy services for businesses and organizations in North America and Europe. It offers energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, energy security and resilience, asset sustainability, and renewable energy solutions. The company operates through U.S. Regions, U.S. Federal, Canada, and Non-Solar Distributed Generation segments. It designs, develops, engineers, and installs projects that reduce the energy, as well as operations and maintenance costs of customers' facilities. The company's projects primarily include various measures customized for the facility and designed to enhance the efficiency of building systems, such as heating, ventilation, cooling, and lighting systems. It also offers renewable energy products and services, such as the construction of small-scale plants for customers that produce electricity, gas, heat, or cooling from renewable sources of energy; and sells electricity and processed renewable gas fuel, heat, or cooling. In addition, the company provides integrated- photovoltaic (PV) and consulting, and enterprise energy management services; sells solar PV energy products and systems; and owns and operates a wind power project located in County Kerry, Ireland. It serves federal, state, and local governments, as well as healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. As of December 31, 2019, the company owned and operated 99 small-scale renewable energy plants and solar PV installations. Ameresco, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ameresco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.17.
PE Ratio
Ameresco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.16 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 6.75%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ameresco’s stock is valued at $21.25 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $63.19 and way higher than its 52-week low of $17.55.
5. Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
9.1% sales growth and 6.46% return on equity
Hexcel Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets structural materials for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial markets. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials segment manufactures and markets carbon fibers, fabrics and specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, honeycomb, molding compounds, tooling materials, polyurethane systems, and laminates that are used in military and commercial aircraft, wind turbine blades, recreational products, and other industrial applications, as well as in automotive, marine, and trains. The Engineered Products segment manufactures and markets aircraft structures and finished aircraft components, including wing to body fairings, wing panels, flight deck panels, door liners, rotorcraft blades, spars, and tip caps; and aircraft structural sub-components and semi-finished components used in rotorcraft blades, engine nacelles, and aircraft surfaces, such as flaps, wings, elevators, and fairings. The company sells its products directly through its managers, product managers, and sales personnel, as well as through independent distributors and manufacturer representatives in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, India, and Africa. Hexcel Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.24.
PE Ratio
Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 57.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $57.25 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 6.46%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 14% and positive 12% for the next.
6. Thomson Reuters (TRI)
6.6% sales growth and 23.06% return on equity
Thomson Reuters Corporation engages in the provision of business information services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in five segments: Legal Professionals, Corporates, Tax & Accounting Professionals, Reuters News, and Global Print. The Legal Professionals segment offers research and workflow products focusing on legal research and integrated legal workflow solutions that combine content, tools, and analytics to law firms and governments. The Corporates segment provides a suite of content-driven technologies, including generative AI, integrated workflow solutions to small businesses to multinational organizations. The Tax & Accounting Professionals segment offers research and workflow products focusing on tax offerings and automating tax workflows to tax, accounting, and audit professionals in accounting firms. The Reuters News segment provides business, financial, and international news to media organizations, professional, and news consumers through Reuters News Agency, Reuters.com, Reuters Events, Thomson Reuters products, and to financial market professionals. The Global Print segment offers legal and tax information primarily in print format. The company was formerly known as The Thomson Corporation and changed its name to Thomson Reuters Corporation in April 2008. The company was founded in 1851 and is based in Toronto, Canada. Thomson Reuters Corporation operates as a subsidiary of The Woodbridge Company Limited.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Thomson Reuters has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.69.
PE Ratio
Thomson Reuters has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.29 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 23.06%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 20, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.36%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 11.8% and 2.4%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Thomson Reuters’s stock is valued at $155.30 at 01:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $161.57 and way higher than its 52-week low of $117.46.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Thomson Reuters’s EBITDA is 76.15.
7. Automatic Data Processing (ADP)
6% sales growth and 97.38% return on equity
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. provides cloud-based human capital management solutions worldwide. It operates in two segments, Employer Services and Professional Employer Organization (PEO). The Employer Services segment offers strategic, cloud-based platforms, and human resources (HR) outsourcing solutions. Its offerings include payroll services, benefits administration, talent management, HR management, workforce management, insurance, retirement, and compliance services, as well as integrated HCM solutions. The PEO Services segment provides HR outsourcing solution to businesses through a co-employment model. This segment offers employee benefits, protection and compliance, talent engagement, expertise, comprehensive outsourcing, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Automatic Data Processing, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Roseland, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Automatic Data Processing has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.59.
PE Ratio
Automatic Data Processing has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.56 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 97.38%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Automatic Data Processing is 1351470 which is 28.96% below its average volume of 1902490.
