(VIANEWS) – Century Communities (CCS), American Express (AXP), Rayonier REIT (RYN) 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. Century Communities (CCS)
14.9% sales growth and 11.43% return on equity
Century Communities, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, construction, marketing, and sale of single-family attached and detached homes. It is also involved in the entitlement and development of the underlying land; and provision of mortgage, title, and insurance services to its home buyers. The company offers homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. It sells homes through its sales representatives, as well as through independent real estate brokers in 17 states in the United States. Century Communities, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Century Communities has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.05.
PE Ratio
Century Communities has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.5 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 11.43%.
2. American Express (AXP)
9.5% sales growth and 31.74% return on equity
American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as integrated payments company in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Canada, the Caribbean, and Internationally. It operates through four segments: U.S. Consumer Services, Commercial Services, International Card Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. The company's products and services include credit card, charge card, banking, and other payment and financing products; network services; expense management products and services; and travel and lifestyle services. It also provides merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, point-of-sale marketing, and information products and services for merchants; and fraud prevention services, as well as the design and operation of customer loyalty programs. In addition, the company operates lounges at airports under Centurion Lounge brand name. It sells its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, affiliate marketing, customer referral programs, third-party service providers and business partners, direct mail, telephone, in-house sales teams, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Express has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.2.
PE Ratio
American Express has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.89 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 31.74%.
Moving Average
American Express’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $201.50 and way above its 200-day moving average of $172.33.
Sales Growth
American Express’s sales growth is 20.9% for the ongoing quarter and 9.5% for the next.
Previous days news about American Express(AXP)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 12 March, "The company faces tough competition from peers like VISA (V Quick QuoteV – Free Report) , American Express (AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) and Jack Henry and Associates (JKHY Quick QuoteJKHY – Free Report) in payment orchestration and bill payment markets."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 13 March, "In its 2024 Global Travel Trends Report, American Express Company (AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) , an integrated payments firm, recently disclosed that 84% of survey respondents intend to maintain or increase their travel expenditure in 2024 compared to the previous year. "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 12 March, "While Coinbase Global sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Alerus Financial and American Express carry a Zacks Rank #2."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 12 March, "The investments that American Express incurs in the rewards, marketing and other programs are derived from revenues generated by high-spending Card Members and the annual card fees that AXP charges on some of its products.", "Shares of American Express have gained 39.6% in the past year compared with the industry’s 23.6% growth. "
3. Rayonier REIT (RYN)
8.6% sales growth and 9.05% return on equity
Rayonier is a leading timberland real estate investment trust with assets located in some of the most productive softwood timber growing regions in the United States and New Zealand. As of December 31, 2020, Rayonier owned or leased under long-term agreements approximately 2.7 million acres of timberlands located in the U.S. South (1.73 million acres), U.S. Pacific Northwest (507,000 acres) and New Zealand (417,000 acres). The Company also acts as the managing member in a private equity timber fund business with three funds comprising approximately 141,000 acres. On a “look-through basis”, the Company's ownership in the timber fund business equates to approximately 17,000 acres.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rayonier REIT has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.17.
PE Ratio
Rayonier REIT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.49 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 9.05%.
4. Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. (KOF)
7.4% sales growth and 15.23% return on equity
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V., a franchise bottler, produces, markets, sells, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages. The company offers sparkling beverages, including colas and flavored sparkling beverages; and waters and still beverages, such as juice drinks, coffee, teas, milk, value-added dairy products, sports drinks, energy drinks, and plant-based drinks. It provides a portfolio of products through retail outlets, such as wholesale supermarkets, discount stores, and convenience stores; retailers, such as restaurants and bars, as well as stadiums, auditoriums, and theaters; points-of-sale outlets; and home delivery and other locations. The company also distributes and sells Heineken beer products in its Brazilian territories. It operates in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. was founded in 1979 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.95.
PE Ratio
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.31 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 15.23%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 31, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.29 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.41%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. de C.V. ‘s stock is valued at $97.05 at 20:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $104.38 and way above its 52-week low of $69.33.
5. Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares (EGO)
6.4% sales growth and 3.15% return on equity
Eldorado Gold Corporation and its subsidiaries engage in the exploration, discovery, acquisition, financing, development, production, sale, and reclamation of mineral products, primarily in Turkey, Canada, Greece, Brazil, and Romania. The company primarily produces gold, as well as silver, lead, zinc, and iron ore. It operates five mines: Kisladag and Efemcukuru located in western Turkey, Lamaque in Canada, and Olympias and Stratoni located in northern Greece. The company was formerly known as Eldorado Corporation Ltd. and changed its name to Eldorado Gold Corporation in April 1996. Eldorado Gold Corporation was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.54.
PE Ratio
Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.75 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 3.15%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 23.5%, now sitting on 1.01B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares’s sales growth is 24.3% for the current quarter and 6.4% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares is 1051820 which is 36.58% below its average volume of 1658540.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares’s EBITDA is 16.72.
