(VIANEWS) – Ameresco (AMRC), First Industrial Realty Trust (FR), Crexendo (CXDO) 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. Ameresco (AMRC)
19.4% sales growth and 5.55% return on equity
Ameresco, Inc. provides comprehensive energy services for businesses and organizations in North America and Europe. It offers energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, energy security and resilience, asset sustainability, and renewable energy solutions. The company operates through U.S. Regions, U.S. Federal, Canada, and Non-Solar Distributed Generation segments. It designs, develops, engineers, and installs projects that reduce the energy, as well as operations and maintenance costs of customers' facilities. The company's projects primarily include various measures customized for the facility and designed to enhance the efficiency of building systems, such as heating, ventilation, cooling, and lighting systems. It also offers renewable energy products and services, such as the construction of small-scale plants for customers that produce electricity, gas, heat, or cooling from renewable sources of energy; and sells electricity and processed renewable gas fuel, heat, or cooling. In addition, the company provides integrated- photovoltaic (PV) and consulting, and enterprise energy management services; sells solar PV energy products and systems; and owns and operates a wind power project located in County Kerry, Ireland. It serves federal, state, and local governments, as well as healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. As of December 31, 2019, the company owned and operated 99 small-scale renewable energy plants and solar PV installations. Ameresco, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ameresco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.07.
PE Ratio
Ameresco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.74 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 5.55%.
2. First Industrial Realty Trust (FR)
9.8% sales growth and 11.15% return on equity
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate with a track record of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional customers. Across major markets in the United States, our local market experts manage, lease, buy, (re)develop, and sell bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. In total, we own and have under development approximately 64.1 million square feet of industrial space as of September 30, 2020.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Industrial Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.13.
PE Ratio
First Industrial Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.48 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 11.15%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.5%, now sitting on 643.86M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 30, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.62%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First Industrial Realty Trust’s stock is valued at $56.41 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $56.54 and way above its 52-week low of $40.44.
Moving Average
First Industrial Realty Trust’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $51.30 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $50.36.
3. Crexendo (CXDO)
9.1% sales growth and 6.24% return on equity
Crexendo, Inc. provides cloud communication platform and services, video collaboration, and managed IT services for businesses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Cloud Telecommunications and Software Solutions. The Cloud Telecommunications segment provides telecommunications services that transmit calls using Internet protocol (IP) or cloud technology, which converts voice signals into digital data packets for transmission over the Internet or cloud; and broadband Internet services. This segment is also involved in the sale and lease of cloud telecommunications equipment. In addition, it offers hardware, software, and unified communication solutions for businesses using IP or cloud technology over high-speed internet connection through various devices and user interfaces, such as desktop phones and/or mobile, and desktop applications under the Crexendo brand name. The Software Solutions segment provides suite of unified communications, video conferencing, collaboration, and contact center solutions. This segment also offers SNAPsolution, a IP-based platform; and SNAPaccel, a software-as-a-service based software, as well as provides subscription maintenance and support, and professional services, including consulting, technical support, resident engineer, design, and installation services. The company was formerly known as iMergent, Inc. and changed its name to Crexendo, Inc. in May 2011. Crexendo, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Tempe, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Crexendo has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.1.
PE Ratio
Crexendo has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 52.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $52.9 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 6.24%.
4. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)
5.3% sales growth and 10.77% return on equity
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 74 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,100 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott®, Ritz-Carlton®, Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Hyatt®, Fairmont®, Hilton®, Swissôtel®, ibis® and Novotel®, as well as independent brands. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.hosthotels.com.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.06.
PE Ratio
Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.42 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 10.77%.
