(VIANEWS) – Enova International (ENVA), Humana (HUM), Hexcel Corporation (HXL) 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. Enova International (ENVA)
20.2% sales growth and 14.44% return on equity
Enova International, Inc., a technology and analytics company, provides online financial services in the United States, Brazil, Australia, and Canada. The company offers installment loans; line of credit accounts; receivables purchase agreements; CSO programs, including arranging loans with independent third-party lenders and assisting in the preparation of loan applications and loan documents; and bank programs, such as marketing services and loan servicing for near-prime unsecured consumer installment loan. It markets its financing products under the CashNetUSA, NetCredit, OnDeck, Headway Capital, The Business Backer, Simplic, and Pangea names. Enova International, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Enova International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.49.
PE Ratio
Enova International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.06 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 14.44%.
Sales Growth
Enova International’s sales growth is 20.9% for the current quarter and 20.2% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 3.9% and positive 34.9% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Enova International’s stock is valued at $60.71 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $64.51 and way above its 52-week low of $35.30.
Moving Average
Enova International’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $60.90 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $52.90.
2. Humana (HUM)
9% sales growth and 15.68% return on equity
Humana Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides medical and specialty insurance products in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It 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 pharmacy benefit manager business. Further, it operates pharmacies and senior focused primary care centers; and offers home solutions services, such as home health, hospice, and other services to its health plan members, as well as to third parties. The company sells its products through employers and employees, independent brokers and agents, sales representatives, and digital insurance agencies. The company was formerly known as Extendicare Inc. and changed its name to Humana Inc. in April 1974. 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 $19.99.
PE Ratio
Humana has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.64 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 15.68%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 28, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.54 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.08%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.9%, now sitting on 106.37B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 34.8% and a negative 35%, respectively.
Moving Average
Humana’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $343.20 and way below its 200-day moving average of $438.34.
Previous days news about Humana(HUM)
- Will humana (hum) Q1 earnings beat on centerwell strength?. According to Zacks on Friday, 19 April, "Our proven model predicts a likely earnings beat for Humana this time around as well. "
3. Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
8.9% 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 57.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $57.12 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%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.5%, now sitting on 1.79B for the twelve trailing months.
4. Rayonier REIT (RYN)
8.6% sales growth and 9.05% return on equity
Rayonier is a leading timberland real estate investment trust with assets located in some of the most productive softwood timber growing regions in the United States and New Zealand. As of December 31, 2020, Rayonier owned or leased under long-term agreements approximately 2.7 million acres of timberlands located in the U.S. South (1.73 million acres), U.S. Pacific Northwest (507,000 acres) and New Zealand (417,000 acres). The Company also acts as the managing member in a private equity timber fund business with three funds comprising approximately 141,000 acres. On a “look-through basis”, the Company's ownership in the timber fund business equates to approximately 17,000 acres.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rayonier REIT has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.17.
PE Ratio
Rayonier REIT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.31 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 9.05%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Rayonier REIT’s stock is valued at $31.95 at 16:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $35.29 and way above its 52-week low of $24.84.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.14 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.57%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Rayonier REIT is 293263 which is 55.86% below its average volume of 664508.
Moving Average
Rayonier REIT’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $33.11 and above its 200-day moving average of $31.01.
5. Principal Financial Group (PFG)
8.3% sales growth and 6.24% return on equity
Principal Financial Group, Inc. provides retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and institutional clients worldwide. The company operates through Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection segments. The Retirement and Income Solutions segment provides retirement, and related financial products and services. It offers products and services for defined contribution plans, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, defined benefit plans, nonqualified executive benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans, equity compensation, and pension risk transfer services; individual retirement accounts; investment only products; and mutual funds, individual variable annuities, registered index-linked annuities, and bank products, as well as trust and custody services. The Principal Asset Management segment provides equity, fixed income, real estate, and other alternative investments, as well as asset allocation, stable value management, and other structured investment strategies. It also offers pension accumulation products and services, mutual funds, asset management, income annuities, and life insurance accumulation products, as well as voluntary savings plans in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Asia, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Southeast Asia. The Benefits and Protection segment provides specialty benefits, such as group dental and vision insurance, group life insurance, and group and individual disability insurance, as well as administers group dental, disability, and vision benefits; and individual life insurance products comprising universal, variable universal, indexed universal, and term life insurance products. It also offers insurance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and their owners, as well as employees. Principal Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 1879 and is based in Des Moines, Iowa.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Principal Financial Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.55.
PE Ratio
Principal Financial Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.3 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 6.24%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Principal Financial Group’s stock is valued at $79.82 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $86.79 and way higher than its 52-week low of $65.17.
6. 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 $8.58.
PE Ratio
Automatic Data Processing has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.42 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%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 5.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.3%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 10.3% and 12.2%, respectively.
Moving Average
Automatic Data Processing’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $247.19 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $240.88.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.3%, now sitting on 18.59B for the twelve trailing months.
