Assertio Holdings And 6 Other Stocks Have High Sales Growth And An Above 3% Return on Equity

(VIANEWS) – Assertio Holdings (ASRT), MercadoLibre (MELI), Laureate Education (LAUR) 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. Assertio Holdings (ASRT)

30.3% sales growth and 53.56% return on equity

Assertio Holdings, Inc., a commercial pharmaceutical company, provides medicines in the areas of neurology, hospital, and pain and inflammation. The company's pharmaceutical products include INDOCIN, an oral solution and a suppository form for the treatment of moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, including acute flares of chronic disease; moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis; and acute painful shoulder and gouty arthritis. It also provides CAMBIA, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the treatment of migraine, nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia; Zipsor, an NSAID for relief of mild to moderate acute pain; and SPRIX, an NSAID for the short term management of moderate to moderately severe pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level. The company was formerly known as Assertio Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to Assertio Holdings, Inc. in May 2020. Assertio Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Assertio Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.76.

PE Ratio

Assertio Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.04 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 53.56%.

Sales Growth

Assertio Holdings’s sales growth is 13.4% for the present quarter and 30.3% for the next.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 12.5% and positive 75% for the next.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Assertio Holdings’s stock is valued at $5.35 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $8.01 and way higher than its 52-week low of $2.07.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.2%, now sitting on 162.16M for the twelve trailing months.

2. MercadoLibre (MELI)

28.1% sales growth and 34.06% return on equity

MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in Latin America. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases online; and Mercado Pago FinTech platform, a financial technology solution platform, which facilitates transactions on and off its marketplaces by providing a mechanism that allows its users to send and receive payments online, as well as allows users to transfer money through their websites or on the apps. The company also offers Mercado Fondo that allows users to invest funds deposited in their Mercado Pago accounts; Mercado Credito, which extends loans to certain merchants and consumers; and Mercado Envios logistics solution that enables sellers on its platform to utilize third-party carriers and other logistics service providers, as well as fulfillment and warehousing services for sellers. In addition, it provides Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classified listing service, where users can list and purchase motor vehicles, real estate, and services; Mercado Libre Ads, an advertising platform, which enables large retailers and brands to promote their products and services on the web; and Mercado Shops, an online storefronts solution that enables users to set-up, manage, and promote their own digital stores. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.12.

PE Ratio

MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 100. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $100 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 34.06%.

3. Laureate Education (LAUR)

13.5% sales growth and 8.5% return on equity

Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. The company provides its services in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Laureate Education has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.44.

PE Ratio

Laureate Education has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.55 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 8.5%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Laureate Education is 367912 which is 59% below its average volume of 897501.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 108% and 36.8%, respectively.

4. Gentex Corporation (GNTX)

12.5% sales growth and 16.23% return on equity

Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company offers automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers. It also provides variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators. In addition, the company offers photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms, electrochemical carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, audible and visual signaling alarms, and bells and speakers used in fire detection systems in office buildings, hotels, and other commercial and residential buildings, as well as researches and develops nanofiber chemical sensing products. The company sells its fire protection products directly, as well as through sales managers and manufacturer representative organizations to fire protection and security product distributors, electrical wholesale houses, and original equipment manufacturers of fire protection systems. Gentex Corporation was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Gentex Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.41.

PE Ratio

Gentex Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.57 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%.

Moving Average

Gentex Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $28.25 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $27.56.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 32.3% and 38.7%, respectively.

5. Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)

7.5% sales growth and 9.17% return on equity

Vulcan Materials Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies construction aggregates primarily in the United States. It operates through four segments: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates segment provides crushed stones, sand and gravel, sand, and other aggregates; and related products and services that are applied in construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and other public works, as well as in the construction of housing and commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential facilities. The Asphalt Mix segment offers asphalt mix in Alabama, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas, as well as engages in the asphalt construction paving activity in Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. The Concrete segment provides ready-mixed concrete in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia, and Washington D.C. The Calcium segment mines, produces, and sells calcium products for the animal feed, plastics, and water treatment industries. The company was formerly known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. and changed its name to Vulcan Materials Company. Vulcan Materials Company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Vulcan Materials Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.67.

PE Ratio

Vulcan Materials Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 47.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $47.14 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 9.17%.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

Vulcan Materials Company’s EBITDA is 80.7.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 24.8% and 24.2%, respectively.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7%, now sitting on 7.42B for the twelve trailing months.

Moving Average

Vulcan Materials Company’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $211.70 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $184.54.

6. Primo Water Corporation (PRMW)

7.4% sales growth and 3.29% return on equity

Primo Water Corporation provides water direct to consumers and water filtration services in North America and Europe. It offers bottled water, purified bottled water, premium spring, sparkling and flavored water, mineral water, filtration equipment, and coffee; as well as water dispensers, and self-service refill drinking water. The company offers its products under the Primo, Alhambra, Crystal Rock, Mountain Valley, Deep Rock, Hinckley Springs, Crystal Springs, Kentwood Springs, Mount Olympus, Pureflo, Nursery, Sierra Springs, Sparkletts, Clear Mountain Natural Spring Water, Earth2O, Renü, Water Event Pure Water Solutions, Canadian Springs, Labrador Source, Decantae, Eden, Eden Springs, Chateaud'eau, and Mey Eden brands. It provides its services to residential customers, small and medium-sized businesses, and regional and national corporations and retailers. The company was formerly known as Cott Corporation and changed its name to Primo Water Corporation in March 2020. Primo Water Corporation was incorporated in 1955 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Primo Water Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.27.

PE Ratio

Primo Water Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $51.04 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 3.29%.

7. Computer Programs and Systems (CPSI)

5.9% sales growth and 4.67% return on equity

Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. provides healthcare information technology solutions and services in the United States and the Caribbean nation of St. Maarten. Its software systems include patient management software that enables a hospital to identify a patient at various points in the healthcare delivery system, as well as to collect and maintain patient information throughout the process of patient care; and financial accounting software, which offers business office applications to track and coordinate information needed for managerial decision-making. The company also provides clinical software that automates record keeping and reporting for various clinical functions, including laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, respiratory care, and pharmacy; patient care applications; and enterprise applications that support its products for use in various areas of the hospital. In addition, it offers Centriq, an intuitive user interface to centralize data from various care areas that provide the end user with a tool to view past and present patient information. Further, the company provides software solutions that promote data-driven clinical and financial outcomes for customers in the post-acute care industry; software application support, hardware maintenance, and education and related services; post-acute care support and maintenance services; revenue cycle management products and services, consulting and business management services, and managed information technology services; patient engagement and empowerment technology solutions; and system implementation and training services. It serves community hospitals and physician clinics, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and small specialty hospitals. Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Computer Programs and Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.76.

PE Ratio

Computer Programs and Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.39 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 4.67%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Computer Programs and Systems is 82531 which is 6.06% above its average volume of 77814.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 1.7% and positive 17.5% for the next.

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