(VIANEWS) – Moelis & Company (MC), Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC), Owens Corning (OC) 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. Moelis & Company (MC)
51.3% sales growth and 3.69% return on equity
Moelis & Company, an investment bank, provides strategic and financial advisory services in the United States and internationally. It advises clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets advisory, and other corporate finance matters. The company offers its services to public multinational corporations, governments, financial sponsors, middle market private companies, and individual entrepreneurs. It has strategic alliances with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.; and Alfaro, Dávila y Scherer, S.C. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Moelis & Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.15.
PE Ratio
Moelis & Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 449. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $449 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 3.69%.
2. Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC)
28.5% sales growth and 16.45% return on equity
Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. is a closed ended fund launched and managed by Eagle Point Credit Management LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations consisting primarily of below investment grade U.S. senior secured loans. Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. was formed on March 24, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eagle Point Credit Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.71.
PE Ratio
Eagle Point Credit Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.73 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 16.45%.
3. Owens Corning (OC)
23.7% sales growth and 19.86% return on equity
Owens Corning engages in manufacture and sale of insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite materials in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Composites, Insulation, and Roofing. The Composites segment manufactures, fabricates, and sells glass reinforcements in the form of fiber; and glass fiber products in the form of fabrics, non-wovens, and other specialized products. Its products are used in building structures, roofing shingles, tubs and showers, pools, decking, flooring, pipes and tanks, poles, electrical equipment, and wind-energy turbine blades. This segment sells its products directly to parts molders, fabricators, and shingle manufacturers. The Insulation segment manufactures and sells thermal and acoustical batts, loosefill insulation, spray foam insulation, foam sheathing and accessories under the Owens Corning PINK, and FIBERGLAS brands; and glass fiber pipe insulation, energy efficient flexible duct media, bonded and granulated mineral wool insulation, cellular glass insulation, and foam insulation under the FOAMULAR, FOAMGLAS, and Paroc brand names used in construction applications. This segment sells its products primarily to the insulation installers, home centers, lumberyards, retailers, and distributors. The Roofing segment manufactures and sells laminate and strip asphalt roofing shingles, oxidized asphalt materials, and roofing components used in residential and commercial construction, and specialty applications, as well as synthetic packaging materials. This segment sells its products through distributors, home centers, lumberyards, retailers, and contractors, as well as to roofing contractors for built-up roofing asphalt systems; and manufacturers in automotive, chemical, rubber, and construction industries. The company was incorporated in 1938 and is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Owens Corning has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.82.
PE Ratio
Owens Corning has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.01 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 19.86%.
Sales Growth
Owens Corning’s sales growth is 20.4% for the current quarter and 23.7% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Owens Corning is 493102 which is 30.19% below its average volume of 706406.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Owens Corning’s stock is valued at $165.60 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $191.13 and way above its 52-week low of $109.95.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.45%.
Previous days news about Owens Corning(OC)
- Owens corning (oc) gains but lags market: what you should know. According to Zacks on Monday, 23 September, "The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Owens Corning in its forthcoming earnings report. ", "From a valuation perspective, Owens Corning is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.32. "
4. Lifeway Foods (LWAY)
22.9% sales growth and 22.62% return on equity
The zacks analyst blog highlights the chefs' warehouse, nomad foods, lifeway foods and laird superfood(NOMD Quick QuoteNOMD – Free Report) , Lifeway Foods Inc. (LWAY Quick QuoteLWAY – Free Report) and Laird Superfood Inc. (LSF Quick QuoteLSF – Free Report) ., Here we recommend four food stocks, namely, The Chefs’ Warehouse Inc., Nomad Foods Ltd., Lifeway Foods Inc. and Laird Superfood Inc..
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; drinkable yogurt; and fresh made butter and sour cream. It sells its products under the Lifeway, Glen Oaks Farms, and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Lifeway Foods has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.9.
PE Ratio
Lifeway Foods has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.22 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 22.62%.
Sales Growth
Lifeway Foods’s sales growth is 21.7% for the present quarter and 22.9% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 25.3%, now sitting on 176.78M for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Lifeway Foods(LWAY)
- The zacks analyst blog highlights ezcorp, american superconductor, byrna technologies, lifeway foods and willdan. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 24 September, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: EZCORP Inc. (EZPW Quick QuoteEZPW – Free Report) , American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC Quick QuoteAMSC – Free Report) , Byrna Technologies Inc. (BYRN Quick QuoteBYRN – Free Report) , Lifeway Foods Inc. (LWAY Quick QuoteLWAY – Free Report) and Willdan Group Inc. (WLDN Quick QuoteWLDN – Free Report) .", "We have narrowed our search to five such companies - EZCORP Inc., American Superconductor Corp., Byrna Technologies Inc., Lifeway Foods Inc. and Willdan Group Inc.."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 25 September, "(NOMD Quick QuoteNOMD – Free Report) , Lifeway Foods Inc. (LWAY Quick QuoteLWAY – Free Report) and Laird Superfood Inc. (LSF Quick QuoteLSF – Free Report) . ", "Zacks Rank #1 Lifeway Foods produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. "
5. Camden National Corporation (CAC)
14.3% sales growth and 8.92% return on equity
Camden National Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Camden National Bank that provides various commercial and consumer banking products and services for consumer, institutional, municipal, non-profit, and commercial customers. The company accepts checking, savings, time, and brokered deposits, as well as deposits with the certificate of deposit account registry system. It also offers non-owner-occupied commercial estate loans, owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, unsecured fully-guaranteed commercial loans backed by the U.S. small business administration, loans secured by one-to four-family properties, and consumer and home equity loans. In addition, the company provides brokerage and insurance services through its financial offerings consisting of college, retirement, estate planning, mutual funds, strategic asset management accounts, and variable and fixed annuities. Further, it offers a range of fiduciary and asset management, wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and trustee services. As of December 31, 2021, the company had 57 branches within Maine; one residential mortgage lending office in Braintree, Massachusetts; two locations in New Hampshire, including a branch in Portsmouth and a commercial loan production office in Manchester; and an online residential mortgage and small commercial digital loan platform, as well as 66 ATMs. Camden National Corporation was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Camden, Maine.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Camden National Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.97.
PE Ratio
Camden National Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.07 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 8.92%.
Sales Growth
Camden National Corporation’s sales growth is 23.7% for the current quarter and 14.3% for the next.
6. Ryder System (R)
11.4% sales growth and 16.06% return on equity
Ryder System, Inc. operates as a logistics and transportation company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS). The FMS segment offers full-service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options; commercial vehicle rental services; and contract or transactional maintenance services of trucks, tractors, and trailers; access to diesel fuel; and fuel planning and tax reporting, cards, and monitoring services, and centralized billing, as well as sells used vehicles through its retail sales centers and www.ryder.com/used-trucks website, as well as digital and technology support services. The DTS segment offers equipment, maintenance, drivers, administrative, and additional services, as well as routing and scheduling, fleet sizing, safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and technology and communication systems support services. The SCS segment comprises distribution management services, such as designing and managing customer's distribution network and facilities; coordinating warehousing and transportation for inbound and outbound material flows; handling import and export for international shipments; coordinating just-in-time replenishment of component parts to manufacturing and final assembly; and offering shipments to customer distribution centers or end customer delivery points, as well as other value added services, such as light assembly of components. This segment also offers transportation management and brokerage services, such as shipment optimization, load scheduling, and delivery confirmation services; knowledge-based professional services; and e-commerce and last mile services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ryder System has a trailing twelve months EPS of $10.85.
PE Ratio
Ryder System has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.74 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 16.06%.
Moving Average
Ryder System’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $134.09 and way above its 200-day moving average of $120.88.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ryder System’s stock is valued at $138.24 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $145.61 and way higher than its 52-week low of $91.31.
7. USA Compression Partners, LP (USAC)
8.8% sales growth and 47.01% return on equity
USA Compression Partners, LP provides natural gas compression services in the United States. It offers compression services to oil companies and independent producers, processors, gatherers, and transporters of natural gas and crude oil. The company focuses on providing natural gas compression services to infrastructure applications, including centralized natural gas gathering systems and processing facilities, as well as gas lift applications for crude oil wells. As of December 31, 2023, it had 3,775,660 horsepower in its fleet. USA Compression Partners, LP was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, USA Compression Partners, LP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.52.
PE Ratio
USA Compression Partners, LP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 43.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $43.29 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 47.01%.
8. Brown & Brown (BRO)
8.2% sales growth and 17.96% return on equity
Brown & Brown, Inc. markets and sells insurance products and services in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. It operates through four segments: Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services. The company offers builders risk, group medical and pharmaceutical, property, commercial auto, homeowners, reinsurance, crop and hail, inland marine, retirement benefit, cyber, disability, risk mitigating warranty products, directors and officers, management liability, errors and omissions, medical stop loss, term life, excess liability, personal auto, umbrella, general liability, prescription drug, workers compensation, and group dental insurance products. It also provides professional liability and related package insurance products for dentistry, legal, eyecare, insurance, financial, physicians, and real estate title professionals, as well as supplementary insurance-related products for weddings, events, medical facilities, and cyber liability; homeowners and personal property policies, residential earthquake, and private passenger automobile and motorcycle coverage; commercial and public entity-related programs; and flood insurance, commercial difference-in-conditions, all-risk commercial property, coastal property programs, lender-placed solutions, sovereign Indian nations, and parcel insurance. In addition, it provides markets and sells excess and surplus commercial insurance products, such as personal lines, homeowners, yachts, jewelry, commercial property and casualty, commercial automobile, garage, restaurant, builder's risk, and inland marine lines; and third-party claims administration and medical utilization management services in the workers' compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare Set-aside, Social Security disability, Medicare benefits advocacy, and claims adjusting services. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Brown & Brown has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.47.
PE Ratio
Brown & Brown has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.83 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 17.96%.
Sales Growth
Brown & Brown’s sales growth is 12.7% for the ongoing quarter and 8.2% for the next.
