(VIANEWS) – ACM Research (ACMR), First Bank (FRBA), 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. ACM Research (ACMR)
62% sales growth and 10.62% return on equity
ACM Research, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells single-wafer wet cleaning equipment for enhancing the manufacturing process and yield for integrated chips worldwide. It offers space alternated phase shift technology for flat and patterned wafer surfaces, which employs alternating phases of megasonic waves to deliver megasonic energy in a uniform manner on a microscopic level; timely energized bubble oscillation technology for patterned wafer surfaces at advanced process nodes, which provides cleaning for 2D and 3D patterned wafers with fine feature sizes; Tahoe technology for delivering cleaning performance using less sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide; and electro-chemical plating technology for advanced metal plating. The company markets and sells its products under the Ultra C brand name through direct sales force and third-party representatives. ACM Research, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ACM Research has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.08.
PE Ratio
ACM Research has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.04 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 10.62%.
2. First Bank (FRBA)
27.8% sales growth and 6.74% return on equity
First Bank provides various banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and governmental entities. The company accepts various deposits, including non-interest bearing demand deposits, interest bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as commercial checking accounts. Its loan products include commercial and industrial loans; commercial real estate loans, such as owner-occupied, investor, construction and development, and multi-family loans; residential real estate loans comprising residential mortgages, first and second lien home equity loans, and revolving lines of credit; and consumer and other loans that include auto, personal, and traditional installment loans. The company also provides electronic banking services, including Internet and mobile banking, electronic bill payment, and banking by phone, as well as ATM and debit cards, and wire and ACH transfer services; remote deposit capture; and cash management services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 18 full-service branches in Cinnaminson, Cranbury, Delanco, Denville, Ewing, Flemington, Hamilton, Hamilton, Lawrence, Mercerville, Pennington, Randolph, Somerset, and Williamstown counties in New Jersey, as well as Doylestown, Trevose, Warminster, and West Chester counties in Pennsylvania. First Bank was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Bank has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.05.
PE Ratio
First Bank has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.29 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 6.74%.
Previous days news about First Bank(FRBA)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 16 January, "This holding company for Southern First Bank is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -42.7%."
3. Meta Platforms (META)
17.7% sales growth and 22.27% 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. Meta Platforms, Inc. 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 $11.32.
PE Ratio
Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.3 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 22.27%.
Sales Growth
Meta Platforms’s sales growth is 21.3% for the ongoing quarter and 17.7% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Meta Platforms’s EBITDA is 44.38.
Previous days news about Meta Platforms(META)
- The zacks analyst blog highlights meta platforms, Shopify and mercadolibre. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 16 January, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) , Shopify (SHOP Quick QuoteSHOP – Free Report) and MercadoLibre (MELI Quick QuoteMELI – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Monday, 15 January, "Apple (AAPL Quick QuoteAAPL – Free Report) , Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) , Alphabet (GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGL – Free Report) , Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) , NVIDIA (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) and Tesla (TSLA Quick QuoteTSLA – Free Report) now account for almost 30% of the index."
- According to Zacks on Monday, 15 January, "However, as developed regions mature, Meta Platforms has taken measures to drive penetration in emerging markets of South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. ", "Zacks Rank #2 Meta Platforms has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 13.5% and 22.9%, respectively, for the current year. "
4. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)
17.1% sales growth and 23.71% return on equity
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of February 13, 2023, it operated 64 ships. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Royal Caribbean Cruises has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.28.
PE Ratio
Royal Caribbean Cruises has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.5 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 23.71%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Royal Caribbean Cruises is 521954 which is 82.63% below its average volume of 3004940.
5. Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF)
12.9% sales growth and 17.07% return on equity
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V., a franchise bottler, produces, markets, sells, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages. The company offers sparkling beverages, including colas and flavored sparkling beverages; and waters and still beverages, such as juice drinks, coffee, teas, milk, value-added dairy products, sports drinks, energy drinks, and plant-based drinks. It provides a portfolio of products through retail outlets, such as wholesale supermarkets, discount stores, and convenience stores; retailers, such as restaurants and bars, as well as stadiums, auditoriums, and theaters; points-of-sale outlets; and home delivery and other locations. The company also distributes and sells Heineken beer products in its Brazilian territories. It operates in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. was founded in 1979 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.96.
PE Ratio
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.19 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 17.07%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. ‘s EBITDA is 1.91.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.1%, now sitting on 242.07B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. ‘s stock is valued at $90.56 at 19:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $99.34 and way above its 52-week low of $67.44.
Moving Average
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. ‘s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $87.01 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $83.83.
