(VIANEWS) – Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI), Choice Hotels International (CHH), Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC) 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. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI)
26.9% sales growth and 13% return on equity
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily originates, acquires, invests in, and manages commercial first mortgage loans, subordinate financings, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments in the United States. It is qualified as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income taxes, if the company distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.92.
PE Ratio
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.29 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 13%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 81.5%, now sitting on 358.42M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance’s sales growth is 26.1% for the current quarter and 26.9% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 14.3% and 2.7%, respectively.
2. Choice Hotels International (CHH)
18.3% sales growth and 175.63% return on equity
Choice Hotels International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a hotel franchisor worldwide. The company operates in Hotel Franchising and Corporate & Other segments. It franchises lodging properties under the brand names of Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, Cambria Hotels, and Ascend Hotel Collection. The company also develops and markets cloud-based property management software to non-franchised hoteliers. As of December 31, 2020, it had 7,147 hotels with 597,977 rooms located in 50 states, the District of Columbia and approximately 40 countries and territories. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Choice Hotels International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.77.
PE Ratio
Choice Hotels International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.94 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 175.63%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 30, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.15 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.94%.
Sales Growth
Choice Hotels International’s sales growth is 13.3% for the ongoing quarter and 18.3% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Choice Hotels International’s stock is valued at $120.82 at 06:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $133.13 and way above its 52-week low of $104.15.
3. Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC)
11.9% sales growth and 15.32% return on equity
Lancaster Colony Corporation manufactures and markets food products for the retail and foodservice markets in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Retail and Foodservice. It offers frozen garlic bread under the New York BRAND Bakery; frozen Parkerhouse style yeast and dinner rolls under the Sister Schubert's brand; salad dressings under the Marzetti, Cardini's, and Girard's; flatbread wraps and pizza crusts under the Flatout brand; croutons and salad toppings under the New York BRAND Bakery, Chatham Village, and Marzetti; frozen pasta under the Marzetti Frozen Pasta brand; and vegetable and fruit dips under the Marzetti brand. In addition, it manufactures and sells other products to brand license agreements, including Olive Garden dressings, Buffalo Wild Wings sauces and Chick-fil-A sauces. The company sells its products through sales personnel, food brokers, and distributors to retailers and restaurants. Lancaster Colony Corporation was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Westerville, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Lancaster Colony Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.76.
PE Ratio
Lancaster Colony Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 42.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $42.75 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 15.32%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 24.1% and positive 44.1% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 7, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.66%.
4. Paychex (PAYX)
7.8% sales growth and 44.96% return on equity
Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative; and retirement services administration, including plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Paychex has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.15.
PE Ratio
Paychex has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.79 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 44.96%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 19.8% and 8.7%, respectively.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Paychex’s EBITDA is 64.41.
Moving Average
Paychex’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $108.87 and below its 200-day moving average of $115.88.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Paychex’s stock is valued at $107.01 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $139.47 and higher than its 52-week low of $104.78.
