(VIANEWS) – Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI), Stifel Financial Corporation (SF), Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) 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. Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI)
46.8% sales growth and 12.75% return on equity
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. provides capital and services to the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets in the United States. The company's projects include building or facility that reduce energy usage or cost through the use of solar generation and energy storage or energy efficiency improvements, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), as well as lighting, energy controls, roofs, windows, building shells, and/or combined heat and power systems. It also focuses in the areas of grid connected projects that deploy cleaner energy sources, such as solar and wind to generate power; and other sustainable infrastructure projects, including upgraded transmission or distribution systems, water and storm water infrastructures, and other projects. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.14.
PE Ratio
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.55 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 12.75%.
Moving Average
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $30.11 and way above its 200-day moving average of $25.26.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital is 537418 which is 52.35% below its average volume of 1128020.
Sales Growth
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital’s sales growth is 83.3% for the present quarter and 46.8% for the next.
2. Stifel Financial Corporation (SF)
14.9% sales growth and 9.97% return on equity
Stifel Financial Corp., a financial services and bank holding company, provides retail and institutional wealth management, and investment banking services to individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and Other. The company provides private client services, including securities transaction and financial planning services; institutional equity and fixed income sales, trading and research, and municipal finance services; investment banking services, such as mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and private placements; and retail and commercial banking services comprising personal and commercial lending programs, as well as deposit accounts. It participates in and manages underwritings for corporate and public finance; and offers financial advisory and securities brokerage services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stifel Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.4.
PE Ratio
Stifel Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.73 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 9.97%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Stifel Financial Corporation’s stock is valued at $82.41 at 01:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $85.25 and way higher than its 52-week low of $54.81.
Moving Average
Stifel Financial Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $80.95 and way above its 200-day moving average of $71.48.
3. Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC)
12.4% sales growth and 15.99% return on equity
Great Elm Capital Corporation is a business development company which specializes in loan and mezzanine, middle market investments. The fund prefers to invest in media, commercial services and supplies, healthcare, telecommunication services, communications equipment. It typically makes equity investments between $3 million and $10 million in companies with revenues between $3 million and $75 million.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Great Elm Capital Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.21.
PE Ratio
Great Elm Capital Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.87 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 15.99%.
4. H&E Equipment Services (HEES)
7.5% sales growth and 35.04% return on equity
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. operates as an integrated equipment services company. The company operates in five segments: Equipment Rentals, Used Equipment Sales, New Equipment Sales, Parts Sales, and Repair and Maintenance Services. The Equipment Rentals segment provides construction and industrial equipment for rent on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The Used Equipment Sales segment sells used equipment from its rental fleet, as well as inventoried equipment that are acquired through trade-ins from equipment customers. The New Equipment Sales segment sells new construction equipment through a professional sales force. The Parts Sales segment sells parts for the equipment customers, as well as offers for its rental fleet. The Repair and Maintenance Services segment provides maintenance and repair services to its rental fleet and equipment customers, as well as offers ongoing preventative maintenance services to industrial customers. It also provides ancillary equipment support activities, including transportation, hauling, parts shipping, and loss damage waivers. The company's rental fleet consists of aerial work platforms, cranes, earthmoving and material handling equipment, and other general and specialty lines. It serves industrial and commercial companies, construction contractors, manufacturers, public utilities, municipalities, maintenance contractors, and various other industrial account customers. H&E Equipment Services, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, H&E Equipment Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.66.
PE Ratio
H&E Equipment Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.34 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 35.04%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for H&E Equipment Services is 322062 which is 12.71% above its average volume of 285719.
Moving Average
H&E Equipment Services’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $50.37 and way below its 200-day moving average of $49.90.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 30, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.52%.
