(VIANEWS) – Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC), Dollar Tree (DLTR) 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. Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)
115% sales growth and 59.46% return on equity
Chesapeake Energy Corporation engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties for the production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) from underground reservoirs in the United States. The company holds interests in natural gas resource plays, including the Marcellus in Northern Appalachian Basin in Pennsylvania; Haynesville located in Northwestern Louisiana; Eagle Ford in South Texas; Brazos Valley in Southeast Texas; and Powder River Basin in Wyoming. As of December 31, 2020, it owned interests in approximately 7,400 oil and natural gas wells, including 5,900 properties with working interest and 1,500 properties with royalty interest; and had estimated proved reserves of 60 Mmboe. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 59.46%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s stock is valued at $76.53 at 19:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $107.31 and above its 52-week low of $72.50.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 9.59 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.69%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is 22.2% and a drop 1.9% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Chesapeake Energy Corporation is 1053410 which is 36.88% below its average volume of 1669060.
2. Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC)
7.5% sales growth and 8.77% return on equity
Entravision Communications Corporation operates as an advertising, media, and technology solutions company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital, Television, and Audio. It reaches and engages Hispanics across acculturation levels and media channels. The company's portfolio encompasses integrated end-to-end advertising solutions, including digital, television, and audio properties. It also offers a suite of end-to-end digital advertising solutions, including digital commercial partnerships services, as well as advertising customers billing and technological and other support services, including strategic marketing and training; and Smadex, a programmatic ad purchasing platform that enables advertising customers or ad agencies to purchase advertising electronically and manage data-driven advertising campaigns through online marketplaces. In addition, the company provides a branding and mobile performance solutions, such as managed services to advertisers looking to connect with consumers on mobile devices; and digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers. Further, it sells advertisements and syndicated radio programming solutions through its Entravision radio network. As of March 3, 2022, the company had 50 television stations; and 46 Spanish-language radio stations. It serves advertisers from various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, entertainment, gaming, delivery services, financial technology, communications, lifestyle, and travel. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.27.
PE Ratio
Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.07 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 8.77%.
Moving Average
Entravision Communications Corporation’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $5.76 and way above its 200-day moving average of $5.11.
3. Dollar Tree (DLTR)
5.6% sales growth and 20.84% return on equity
Dollar Tree, Inc. operates discount variety retail stores. It operates in two segments, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The Dollar Tree segment offers merchandise at the fixed price of $ 1.25. It provides consumable merchandise, including candy and food, and health and personal care, as well as everyday consumables, such as household paper and chemicals, and frozen and refrigerated food; variety merchandise comprising toys, durable housewares, gifts, stationery, party goods, greeting cards, softlines, arts and crafts supplies, and other items; and seasonal goods that include Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine's Day merchandise. As of January 29, 2022, this segment operated 8,061 stores under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands, as well as 15 distribution centers in the United States and 2 distribution centers in Canada. The Family Dollar segment operates general merchandise retail discount stores that offer consumable merchandise, which comprise food and beverages, tobacco, health and personal care, household chemicals, paper products, hardware and automotive supplies, diapers, batteries, and pet food and supplies; and home products, including housewares, home décor, and giftware, as well as domestics, such as comforters, sheets, and towels. It also provides apparel and accessories merchandise comprising clothing, fashion accessories, and shoes; and seasonal and electronics merchandise that include Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and Valentine's Day merchandise, as well as personal electronics, which comprise pre-paid cellular phones and services, stationery and school supplies, and toys. As of January 29, 2022, this segment operated 8,016 stores under the Family Dollar brand; and 11 distribution centers. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Dollar Tree has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.65.
PE Ratio
Dollar Tree has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.77 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 20.84%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Dollar Tree’s stock is valued at $139.96 at 19:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $177.19 and way above its 52-week low of $124.76.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.1%, now sitting on 27.69B for the twelve trailing months.
4. Chemed Corp (CHE)
5.2% sales growth and 35.11% return on equity
Chemed Corporation provides hospice and palliative care services to patients through a network of physicians, registered nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and volunteers in the United States. It operates in two segments, VITAS and Roto-Rooter. The company also offers plumbing, drain cleaning, water restoration, and other related services to residential and commercial customers through company-owned branches and independent contractors, and franchised locations. Chemed Corporation was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chemed Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $16.54.
PE Ratio
Chemed Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.64 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 35.11%.
Sales Growth
Chemed Corp’s sales growth is 3.4% for the ongoing quarter and 5.2% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Chemed Corp’s EBITDA is 3.75.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 23, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.3%.
Moving Average
Chemed Corp’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $506.99 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $487.34.
