(VIANEWS) - Pampa Energia S.A. Pampa Energia S.A. (PAM), Qualys (QLYS), Waste Connections (WCN) 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. Pampa Energia S.A. Pampa Energia S.A. (PAM)
38.3% sales growth and 21.92% return on equity
Pampa EnergÃa S.A., an integrated electricity company, engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Argentina. It operates through Electricity Generation, Electricity Distribution, Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, and Holding and Other Business segments. The company generates electricity through combined cycle gas-fired generating units, thermal generation plants, open-cycle gas turbines, and hydroelectric power generation systems, as well as through a wind farm. As of December 31, 2019, it had an installed electricity generation capacity of approximately 4,751 megawatts; 3.1 million electricity distribution customers in the northern region of the City of Buenos Aires and Northwestern Greater Buenos Aires area; and 20,981 kilometers of high voltage transmission lines. The company is also involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas. In addition, it offers petrochemicals, such as intermediate gasoline products, aromatic solvents, hexane and other hydrogenated paraffinic solvents, and propellants for the cosmetic industry; monomer styrene; and rubber and polymer products from natural gas, virgin naphtha, propane, and other supplies. As of December 31, 2019, the company had combined crude oil and natural gas proved reserves of approximately 135.4 million barrels of oil equivalent; one fully owned refinery with an installed capacity of approximately 25.8 thousand barrels per day; and operated a network of 90 gas stations. The company was formerly known as Pampa Holding S.A. and changed its name to Pampa EnergÃa S.A. in September 2008. Pampa EnergÃa S.A. was founded in 1945 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pampa Energia S.A. Pampa Energia S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-5.82.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 21.92%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 70.4%, now sitting on 227.14B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Pampa Energia S.A. Pampa Energia S.A.'s stock is valued at $26.14 at 10:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $27.95 and way above its 52-week low of $16.35.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 193.3% and 8.1%, respectively.2. Qualys (QLYS)
17.5% sales growth and 26.77% return on equity
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers Qualys Cloud Apps, which includes Vulnerability Management; Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response; Threat Protection; Continuous Monitoring; Patch Management; Multi-Vector Endpoint Detection and Response; Certificate Assessment; SaaS Detection and Response; Secure Enterprise Mobility; Policy Compliance; Security Configuration Assessment; PCI Compliance; File Integrity Monitoring; Security Assessment Questionnaire; Out of-Band Configuration Assessment; Web Application Scanning; Web Application Firewall; Global Asset Inventory; Cybersecurity Asset Management; Certificate Inventory; Cloud Inventory; Cloud Security Assessment; and Container Security. Its integrated suite of IT, security, and compliance solutions delivered on its Qualys Cloud Platform enables customers to identify and manage IT assets, collect and analyze IT security data, discover and prioritize vulnerabilities, recommend and implement remediation actions, and verify the implementation of such actions. The company also provides asset tagging and management, reporting and dashboards, questionnaires and collaboration, remediation and workflow, big data correlation and analytics engine, and alerts and notifications, which enable integrated workflows, management and real-time analysis, and reporting across IT, security, and compliance solutions. The company offers its solutions through its sales teams, as well as through its network of channel partners, such as security consulting organizations, managed service providers, resellers, and consulting firms. It serves enterprises, government entities, and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, including education, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, media, retail, technology, and utilities. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Earnings per Share
Qualys' trailing 12 month EPS is $2.68.
PE Ratio
Qualys' trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 47.21. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $47.21 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability of a company relative to shareholders' equity, was 26.77%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 7.1% and 7.9%, respectively.3. Waste Connections (WCN)
14.9% sales growth and 9.32% return on equity
Waste Connections, Inc. offers non-hazardous refuse collection, transfer, disposal, resource recovery and recycling services throughout the United States. The company offers residential, commercial and industrial collection, as well as landfill disposal and recycling services. It also operates transfer stations to receive and load compact waste. These wastes are transported by truck, rail or barge to treatment or landfills. Intermodal services provide rail transport of solid and cargo containers throughout the Pacific Northwest via a network intermodal facilities. It also provides E&P Waste Treatment, Recovery, and Disposal Services for oil and natural gas exploration, production, and wastes. This includes drilling fluids and completion fluids; well-used water and wastes; site reclamation wastes; soil contamination; cleanup after spillage, pit cleaning, or rupture of pipelines. The company also offers leasing services. It owned 334 solid-waste collection facilities, 142 transfer stations, 61 municipal solid (MSW), landfills; 12 E&P landfills and 14 non-MSW disposal sites; 71 recycling operations; four intermodal operations; 23 E&P liquid well injection wells; 19 E&P oil and waste treatment plants. It also owns 53 transfer stations and 10 MSW landfills. There are 2 intermodal operations. Waste Connections, Inc., was established in 1997. It is located in Woodbridge, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Waste Connections has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.84.
PE Ratio
Waste Connections has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 169.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $169.91 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 9.32%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Waste Connections's stock is valued at $143.40 at 10:24 EST, under its 52-week high of $148.20 and way above its 52-week low of $113.50.
4. Orrstown Financial Services (ORRF)
9.2% sales growth and 11.84% return on equity
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. is the holding company of Orrstown Bank, which provides trust and commercial banking services in the United States. It accepts deposits of all types, such as checking, savings and time-demand deposits. The company also provides commercial loans such as equipment, commercial real estate and working capital loans. The company also provides services such as executor, administrator and guardian as well as custodian and investment advisory services. It also offers brokerage, insurance and investment advice services. It has offices throughout Pennsylvania, including Berks and Cumberland counties. Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Orrstown Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.71.
PE Ratio
Orrstown Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.82 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 11.84%.5. American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (AEL)
5.3% sales growth and 27.8% return on equity
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, through its subsidiaries, provides life insurance products and services in the United States. The company issues fixed index and rate annuities; and single premium immediate annuities, as well as life insurance products. It markets its products through independent agents, including national marketing organizations, broker/dealers, banks, and registered investment advisors. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Earnings per Share
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's trailing 12 months EPS is $13.82.
PE Ratio
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 2.74. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $2.74 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a business, was 27.8%.Revenue growth
The year-over-year revenue growth fell by 9.3%. We now have 1.87B in the 12 trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 25, 2021, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.34 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.91%.