(VIANEWS) – Ameresco (AMRC), Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT), Safe Bulkers (SB) 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)
32.9% sales growth and 5.86% 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 $1.09.
PE Ratio
Ameresco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.85 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 5.86%.
2. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT)
16.7% sales growth and 8.62% return on equity
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides satellite-based broadband communication solutions in Israel and internationally. It operates through Fixed Networks, Mobility Solutions, and Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects segments. The company designs and manufactures ground-based satellite communications equipment; and provides solutions and end-to-end services. Its portfolio consists of very small aperture terminals, amplifiers, modems, on-the-move antennas, solid state power amplifiers, block upconverters, transceivers, low-profile antennas, and on-the-move/on-the-pause terminals and modems. The company also offers turnkey integrated solutions, including managed satellite network services, network planning and optimization, satellite capacity, remote network operation, call center support, hub and field operations, and communication networks construction and installation services. In addition, it provides connectivity services, Internet access, and telephony services to enterprise, government, and residential customers; and builds telecommunication infrastructure using fiber-optic and wireless technologies for broadband connectivity. The company sells its products and solutions to communication service providers, satellite operators, governments, mobile network operators, telecommunication companies, and system integrators, as well as to defense and homeland security organizations, and directly to end-users. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.4.
PE Ratio
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.17 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 8.62%.
3. Safe Bulkers (SB)
14.5% sales growth and 10.69% return on equity
Safe Bulkers, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides marine drybulk transportation services. It owns and operates drybulk vessels for transporting bulk cargoes primarily coal, grain, and iron ore. The company has a fleet of 47 drybulk vessels having an aggregate carrying capacity of 4,719,600 deadweight tons. Its fleet consists of 10 Panamax class vessels, 11 Kamsarmax class vessels, 18 post-Panamax class vessels, and 8 Capesize class vessels. Safe Bulkers, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Monaco.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Safe Bulkers has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.67.
PE Ratio
Safe Bulkers has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.75 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 10.69%.
Sales Growth
Safe Bulkers’s sales growth is 8.5% for the current quarter and 14.5% for the next.
Moving Average
Safe Bulkers’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $5.61 and way above its 200-day moving average of $4.40.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 66.7% and 83.3%, respectively.
4. Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC)
12.4% sales growth and 15.99% return on equity
Great Elm Capital Corporation is a business development company which specializes in loan and mezzanine, middle market investments. The fund prefers to invest in media, commercial services and supplies, healthcare, telecommunication services, communications equipment. It typically makes equity investments between $3 million and $10 million in companies with revenues between $3 million and $75 million.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Great Elm Capital Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.21.
PE Ratio
Great Elm Capital Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.87 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 15.99%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 13.69%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.9%, now sitting on 36.32M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Great Elm Capital Corp.’s sales growth is 7.8% for the current quarter and 12.4% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Great Elm Capital Corp. is 33545 which is 94.01% above its average volume of 17290.
5. Tetra Technologies (TTI)
11.7% sales growth and 15.52% return on equity
TETRA Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy services and solutions company. It operates through two segments, Completion Fluids & Products Division and Water & Flowback Services. The Completion Fluids & Products segment manufactures and markets clear brine fluids, additives, and associated products and services to the oil and gas industry for use in well drilling, completion, and workover operations in the United States, as well as in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment also markets liquid and dry calcium chloride products; and TETRA PureFlow ultra-pure zinc bromide to battery technology companies. The Water & Flowback Services segment provides water management services for onshore oil and gas operators. This segment also offers frac flowback, production well testing, and other associated services in oil and gas producing regions in the United States, as well as in various basins in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. TETRA Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Tetra Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.16.
PE Ratio
Tetra Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.44 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 15.52%.
Moving Average
Tetra Technologies’s value is way under its 50-day moving average of $3.72 and way under its 200-day moving average of $4.46.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Tetra Technologies is 786435 which is 42.75% below its average volume of 1373910.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Tetra Technologies’s stock is valued at $3.27 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $6.77 and above its 52-week low of $3.12.
6. Marriot Vacations Worldwide Corporation (VAC)
9.8% sales growth and 8.69% return on equity
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells, and manages vacation ownership and related products. It operates through two segments, Vacation Ownership and Exchange & Third-Party Management. The company manages vacation ownership and related products under the Marriott Vacation Club, Grand Residences by Marriott, Sheraton Vacation Club, Westin Vacation Club, Hyatt Residence Club, and Marriott Vacation Club Pulse brands. It also develops, markets, and sells vacation ownership and related products under The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club brand; and holds right to develop, market, and sell ownership residential products under The Ritz-Carlton Residences brand. In addition, the company offers exchange networks and membership programs, as well as provision of management services to other resorts and lodging properties through various brands, including Interval International, Trading Places International, Vacation Resorts International, and Aqua-Aston. The company sells its upscale tier vacation ownership products primarily through a network of resort-based sales centers and off-site sales locations. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Marriot Vacations Worldwide Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.44.
PE Ratio
Marriot Vacations Worldwide Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.1 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 8.69%.
7. Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA)
8.8% sales growth and 29.96% return on equity
Copa Holdings, S.A., through its subsidiaries, provides airline passenger and cargo services. The company offers approximately 104 daily scheduled flights to 54 destinations in 25 countries in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean from its Panama City hub. As of December 31, 2020, it operated a fleet of 77 aircraft comprising 70 Boeing 737-Next Generation aircraft and 7 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Copa Holdings, S.A. was founded in 1947 and is based in Panama City, Panama.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.9.
PE Ratio
Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.72 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 29.96%.
8. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)
8.8% sales growth and 10.49% 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 $1.02.
PE Ratio
Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.33 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 10.49%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.6%, now sitting on 5.41B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Host Hotels & Resorts’s sales growth for the next quarter is 8.8%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Host Hotels & Resorts is 2192980 which is 62.84% below its average volume of 5901760.
Moving Average
Host Hotels & Resorts’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $18.32 and below its 200-day moving average of $18.49.
