(VIANEWS) – ACM Research (ACMR), StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX), Microsoft (MSFT) 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 15.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.04 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%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 10.5% and positive 13.3% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
ACM Research’s stock is valued at $16.24 at 15:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $22.47 and way higher than its 52-week low of $8.75.
2. StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX)
29.5% sales growth and 9.55% return on equity
ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a closed-end balanced mutual fund launched and managed by ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC. It invests in public equity and fixed income markets of global region. For its equity portion, the fund invests in stocks of companies operating across financials, banks sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. For its fixed income portion, the fund invests in debt and subordinated debt, structured notes and securities, regulatory capital securities which are rated below investment grade. ArrowMark Financial Corp. was formed on February 7, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.01.
PE Ratio
StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.11 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 9.55%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for StoneCastle Financial Corp is 30511 which is 75.49% above its average volume of 17386.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
StoneCastle Financial Corp’s stock is valued at $18.32 at 15:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $19.37 and way higher than its 52-week low of $13.80.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 27, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.83%.
3. Microsoft (MSFT)
15% sales growth and 39.17% return on equity
Microsoft Corporation develops and supports software, services, devices and solutions worldwide. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers office, exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft viva, and Microsoft 365 copilot; and office consumer services, such as Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions, Office licensed on-premises, and other office services. This segment also provides LinkedIn; and dynamics business solutions, including Dynamics 365, a set of intelligent, cloud-based applications across ERP, CRM, power apps, and power automate; and on-premises ERP and CRM applications. The Intelligent Cloud segment offers server products and cloud services, such as azure and other cloud services; SQL and windows server, visual studio, system center, and related client access licenses, as well as nuance and GitHub; and enterprise services including enterprise support services, industry solutions, and nuance professional services. The More Personal Computing segment offers Windows, including windows OEM licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows commercial comprising volume licensing of the Windows operating system, windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and windows Internet of Things; and devices, such as surface, HoloLens, and PC accessories. Additionally, this segment provides gaming, which includes Xbox hardware and content, and first- and third-party content; Xbox game pass and other subscriptions, cloud gaming, advertising, third-party disc royalties, and other cloud services; and search and news advertising, which includes Bing, Microsoft News and Edge, and third-party affiliates. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online, and retail stores. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Microsoft has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.06.
PE Ratio
Microsoft has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.6 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 39.17%.
Moving Average
Microsoft’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $381.85 and way above its 200-day moving average of $342.54.
Previous days news about Microsoft(MSFT)
- According to VentureBeat on Friday, 2 February, "WeâÂÂll be in New York on February 29 in partnership with Microsoft to discuss how to balance risks and rewards of AI applications. "
- According to VentureBeat on Friday, 2 February, "Google focused on its generative AI efforts in search and cloud; Microsoft delved into detail about integrating AI across its tech stack; and Amazon talked chips, Bedrock and, oh yeah, Rufus -a new AI-powered shopping assistant. ", "WeâÂÂll be in New York on February 29 in partnership with Microsoft to discuss how to balance risks and rewards of AI applications. "
- According to Zacks on Saturday, 3 February, "We have seen some awe-inspiring results from Microsoft (MSFT Quick QuoteMSFT – Free Report) , Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) , and Amazon (AMZN Quick QuoteAMZN – Free Report) in recent days that reconfirm their leadership position in this market."
- According to VentureBeat on Friday, 2 February, "WeâÂÂll be in New York on February 29 in partnership with Microsoft to discuss how to balance risks and rewards of AI applications. "
4. Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
14.6% sales growth and 10.41% 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 $1.89.
PE Ratio
Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.91 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 10.41%.
Sales Growth
Hexcel Corporation’s sales growth is 9.9% for the current quarter and 14.6% for the next.
5. Quanta Services (PWR)
11.9% sales growth and 12.7% return on equity
Quanta Services, Inc. provides specialty contracting services in the United States, Canada, Australia, Latin America, and internationally. Its Electric Power Infrastructure Services segment designs, installs, upgrades, repairs, and maintains electric power transmission and distribution infrastructure, and substation facilities, as well as provides other engineering and technical services; designs, installs, maintains, and repairs commercial and industrial wiring; and operates a postsecondary educational institution. It also offers emergency restoration services, including the repair of infrastructure damaged by inclement weather; installation, maintenance, and upgrade of electric power infrastructure; and installation of smart grid technologies on electric power networks. In addition, this segment provides services related to development of solar, wind, and various natural gas generation facilities, as well as related switchyards and transmission infrastructure; and construction of electric power generation facilities. The company's Pipeline and Industrial Infrastructure Services segment designs, installs, repairs, and maintains pipeline transmission and distribution systems, gathering systems, production systems, storage systems, and compressor and pump stations, as well as offers related trenching, directional boring, and mechanized welding services; and designs, installs, and maintains fueling systems, and water and sewer infrastructure. This segment also provides pipeline protection, integrity testing, and rehabilitation and replacement, as well as pipeline support systems, and related structures and facilities fabrication services; and high-pressure and critical-path turnaround, electrical, piping, fabrication, and storage tank services. It serves electric power, energy, and communications companies, as well as commercial, industrial, and governmental entities. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Quanta Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.69.
PE Ratio
Quanta Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 41.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $41.86 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 12.7%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Quanta Services’s stock is valued at $196.30 at 15:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $219.17 and way higher than its 52-week low of $147.33.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Quanta Services’s EBITDA is 56.82.
6. Copart (CPRT)
9.5% sales growth and 23.46% return on equity
Copart, Inc. provides online auctions and vehicle remarketing services in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the Republic of Ireland, Germany, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, and Spain. It offers a range of services for processing and selling vehicles over the internet through its virtual bidding third generation internet auction-style sales technology to vehicle sellers, insurance companies, banks and finance companies, charities, fleet operators, dealers, vehicle rental companies, and individuals. The company's services include online seller access, salvage estimation, estimating, end-of-life vehicle processing, transportation, vehicle inspection stations, on-demand reporting, title processing and procurement, loan payoff, flexible vehicle processing programs, buy it now, member network, sales process, and dealer services. Its services also comprise services to sell vehicles through CashForCars.com, CashForCars.ca, CashForCars.de, CashForCars.co.uk, and Cash-for-cars.ie; Copart Recycling service, which allows the public to purchase parts from salvaged and end-of-life vehicles; copart 360, an online technology for posting vehicle images that captures clear 360-degree views of interiors and exteriors of cars, trucks, and vans; membership tiers for those registering to buy vehicles through Copart.com; and virtual queue to secure a place in line while visiting one of its locations. In addition, it provides non-salvage powersport vehicle remarketing services through live and online auction platforms. The company sells its products principally to licensed vehicle dismantlers, rebuilders, repair licensees, used vehicle dealers, and exporters, as well as to the public. Copart, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Copart has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.37.
PE Ratio
Copart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.52 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 23.46%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Copart is 1574930 which is 64.11% below its average volume of 4388400.
Moving Average
Copart’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $48.75 and way above its 200-day moving average of $45.18.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 16.7% and 8.3%, respectively.
7. Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM)
7.4% sales growth and 16.23% return on equity
Antero Midstream Corporation owns and operates midstream energy assets. It owns and operates natural gas gathering pipelines, compression stations, processing and fractionation plants, and water handling and treatment assets in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale basins. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Antero Midstream Partners LP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.73.
PE Ratio
Antero Midstream Partners LP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.95 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 16.23%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Antero Midstream Partners LP’s stock is valued at $12.37 at 15:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $13.46 and way above its 52-week low of $9.56.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 23.5% and 22.2%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 22, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.9 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 7.41%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.2%, now sitting on 1.09B for the twelve trailing months.
