(VIANEWS) – Agree Realty Corporation (ADC), STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD), Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN) 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. Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)
17.8% sales growth and 3.38% return on equity
Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading retail tenants. As of June 30, 2020, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 936 properties, located in 46 states and containing approximately 18.4 million square feet of gross leasable area. The common stock of Agree Realty Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC".
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.7.
PE Ratio
Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.86 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 3.38%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Agree Realty Corporation’s stock is valued at $54.16 at 09:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $75.71 and above its 52-week low of $53.44.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Agree Realty Corporation is 1628800 which is 91.27% above its average volume of 851537.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 8.7% and a negative 4.5%, respectively.
2. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
15.8% sales growth and 9.45% return on equity
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Commercial and Residential Lending, Infrastructure Lending, Property, and Investing and Servicing segments. The Commercial and Residential Lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as other real estate and real estate-related debt investments, include distressed or non-performing loans. The Infrastructure lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages infrastructure debt investments. The Property segment engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, such as multifamily properties and commercial properties subject to net leases, that are held for investment. The Investing and Servicing segment manages and works out problem assets; acquires and manages unrated, investment grade, and non-investment grade rated CMBS comprising subordinated interests of securitization and re-securitization transactions; originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions; and acquires commercial real estate assets that include properties acquired from CMBS trusts. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.75.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.01 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 9.45%.
Sales Growth
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST’s sales growth is 34.1% for the current quarter and 15.8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST’s stock is valued at $17.52 at 09:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $21.73 and above its 52-week low of $16.06.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 27, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.13%.
3. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN)
14.5% sales growth and 29.44% return on equity
Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based services and wireless communications products. The company's Location-Based Services segment provides stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles for its subscribers; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and personal locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. It also offers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance, including the provision of traffic reports and directions, as well as information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities; and Connected Car, service platform includes a back-office application, a telematics device installed in the vehicle, mobile apps for both IOS and Android users, as well as usage based insurance. This segment serves insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. Its Wireless Communications Products segment provides Base Site, a radio receiver that includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, and to control centers; Control Center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. As of December 31, 2020, it served approximately 17,680,000 end-users in Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and the United States. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Azor, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.14.
PE Ratio
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.84 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 29.44%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 25, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.58 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.32%.
4. Lifeway Foods (LWAY)
11.6% sales growth and 11.23% return on equity
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, including low fat, non-fat, whole milk, protein, and BioKefir. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in soft serve and pint-size containers. It sells its products under the Lifeway 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 founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Lifeway Foods has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.37.
PE Ratio
Lifeway Foods has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.76 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 11.23%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Lifeway Foods is 61574 which is 40.65% below its average volume of 103750.
5. Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)
10.5% sales growth and 16.06% return on equity
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer. The company operates in two segments, Hollister and Abercrombie. It offers an assortment of apparel, personal care products, intimates, and accessories for men, women, and children under the Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Moose, Seagull, and Gilly Hicks brands. As of May 28, 2020, it operated approximately 850 stores in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company sells products through its stores and direct-to-consumer channels; various third-party wholesale, franchise, and licensing arrangements; and e-commerce platforms. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Abercrombie & Fitch Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.13.
PE Ratio
Abercrombie & Fitch Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.54 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%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.2%, now sitting on 3.85B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 10600% and 123.5%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 4, 2020, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.9%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Abercrombie & Fitch Company’s EBITDA is 0.95.
6. Regional Management Corp. (RM)
8.7% sales growth and 8.76% return on equity
Regional Management Corp., a diversified consumer finance company, provides various installment loan products primarily to customers with limited access to consumer credit from banks, thrifts, credit card companies, and other lenders in the United States. It offers small and large installment loans; and retail loans to finance the purchase of furniture, appliances, and other retail products. The company also provides insurance products, including credit life, credit accident and health, credit property, vehicle single interest, and credit involuntary unemployment insurance; collateral protection insurance; and property insurance, as well as reinsurance products. In addition, its loans are sourced through branches, centrally managed direct mail campaigns, digital partners, and retailers, as well as its consumer website. As of February 24, 2022, the company operated through a network of approximately 350 branches in 14 states. Regional Management Corp. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Greer, South Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Regional Management Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.89.
PE Ratio
Regional Management Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.26 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 8.76%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.7%, now sitting on 516.84M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Regional Management Corp. is 34248 which is 0.31% below its average volume of 34357.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 25.5% and positive 404% for the next.
Moving Average
Regional Management Corp.’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $26.73 and way below its 200-day moving average of $28.96.
7. CBOE Holdings (CBOE)
5.7% sales growth and 18.8% return on equity
Cboe Global Markets, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an options exchange worldwide. It operates through five segments: Options, North American Equities, Futures, Europe and Asia Pacific, and Global FX. The Options segment trades in listed market indices. The North American Equities segment trades in listed U.S. and Canadian equities. This segment also offers exchange-traded products (ETP) transaction and ETP listing services. The Futures segment trades in futures. The Europe and Asia Pacific segment offers pan-European listed equities and derivatives transaction services, ETPs, exchange-traded commodities, and international depository receipts, as well as ETP listings and clearing services. The Global FX segment provides institutional foreign exchange (FX) trading and non-deliverable forward FX transactions services. The company has strategic relationships with S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC; FTSE International Limited; Frank Russell Company; MSCI Inc.; and DJI Opco, LLC. The company was formerly known as CBOE Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in October 2017. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CBOE Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.1.
PE Ratio
CBOE Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.16 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 18.8%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
CBOE Holdings’s EBITDA is 55.85.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CBOE Holdings’s stock is valued at $165.67 at 09:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $166.76 and way above its 52-week low of $114.17.
8. Semler Scientific (SMLR)
5.1% sales growth and 30.6% return on equity
Semler Scientific, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary products that assist healthcare providers to evaluate and treat patients with chronic diseases in the United States. The company's products include QuantaFlo, a four-minute in-office blood flow test that enables healthcare providers to use blood flow measurements as part of their examinations of a patient's vascular condition. Its products serve cardiologists, internists, nephrologists, endocrinologists, podiatrists, and family practitioners, as well as healthcare insurance plans, integrated delivery networks, independent physician groups, and companies contracting with the healthcare industry, such as risk assessment groups. The company offers its products through salespersons and distributors. Semler Scientific, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Semler Scientific has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.25.
PE Ratio
Semler Scientific 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 30.6%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Semler Scientific’s stock is valued at $30.48 at 09:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $43.38 and way above its 52-week low of $19.12.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 10.9% and 14.6%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 25.5%, now sitting on 64.65M for the twelve trailing months.
