(VIANEWS) – Ecopetrol S.A. (EC), Comerica Incorporated (CMA), Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) 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. Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)
26.6% sales growth and 34.49% return on equity
Ecopetrol S.A. operates as an integrated energy company. The company operates through four segments: Exploration and Production; Transport and Logistics; Refining, Petrochemical and Biofuels; and Electric Power Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. It engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas; transportation of crude oil, motor fuels, fuel oil, and other refined products, including diesel, jet, and biofuels; processing and refining crude oil; distribution of natural gas and LPG; sale of refined and petrochemical products; supplying of electric power transmission services; design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of road and energy infrastructure projects; and supplying of information technology and telecommunications services. As of December 31, 2021, the company had approximately 9,127 kilometers of crude oil and multi-purpose pipelines. It also produces and commercializes polypropylene resins and compounds, and masterbatches; and offers industrial service sales to customers and specialized management services. It has operations in Colombia, the United States, Asia, Central America and the Caribbean, Europe, South America, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Empresa Colombiana de Petróleos and changed its name to Ecopetrol S.A. in June 2003. Ecopetrol S.A. was incorporated in 1948 and is based in Bogotá, Colombia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.14.
PE Ratio
Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.12 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 34.49%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 18, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.49 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 14.2%.
Sales Growth
Ecopetrol S.A.’s sales growth is 59.4% for the current quarter and 26.6% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Ecopetrol S.A. is 575918 which is 74.53% below its average volume of 2261320.
2. Comerica Incorporated (CMA)
20.3% sales growth and 17.6% return on equity
Comerica Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services. It operates through Commercial Bank, Retail Bank, Wealth Management, and Finance segments. The Commercial Bank segment offers various products and services, including commercial loans and lines of credit, deposits, cash management, capital market products, international trade finance, letters of credit, foreign exchange management services, and loan syndication services for small and middle market businesses, multinational corporations, and governmental entities. The Retail Bank segment provides personal financial services, such as consumer lending, consumer deposit gathering, and mortgage loan origination. This segment also offers various consumer products that include deposit accounts, installment loans, credit cards, student loans, home equity lines of credit, and residential mortgage loans, as well as commercial products and services to micro-businesses. The Wealth Management segment provides products and services comprising fiduciary, private banking, retirement, investment management and advisory, and investment banking and brokerage services. It also sells annuity products, as well as life, disability, and long-term care insurance products. The Finance segment engages in the securities portfolio, and asset and liability management activities. It operates in Texas, California, Michigan, Arizona, Florida, and Canada. The company was formerly known as DETROITBANK Corporation and changed its name to Comerica Incorporated in July 1982. Comerica Incorporated was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Comerica Incorporated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.41.
PE Ratio
Comerica Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.07 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 17.6%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Comerica Incorporated’s stock is valued at $42.66 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $97.52 and way above its 52-week low of $29.17.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.98%.
3. Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT)
12.2% sales growth and 5.48% return on equity
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., a real estate finance company, originates senior loans collateralized by commercial properties in North America, Europe, and Australia. The company operates as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to U.S. federal income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was formerly known as Capital Trust, Inc. and changed its name to Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. in May 2013. Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Blackstone Mortgage Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
Blackstone Mortgage Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.84 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 5.48%.
Moving Average
Blackstone Mortgage Trust’s value is way under its 50-day moving average of $21.58 and way below its 200-day moving average of $25.16.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Blackstone Mortgage Trust’s stock is valued at $17.40 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $32.91 and above its 52-week low of $16.95.
4. Capital Product Partners L.P. (CPLP)
12% sales growth and 21.55% return on equity
Capital Product Partners L.P., a shipping company, provides marine transportation services in Greece. Its vessels transports a range of dry cargoes and containerized goods under short-term voyage charters, and medium to long-term time and bareboat charters. As of April 26, 2021, the company owned 17 vessels, including thirteen Neo-Panamax container vessels, three Panamax container vessels, and one Capesize bulk carrier. Capital GP L.L.C. serves as the general partner of the company. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Piraeus, Greece.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Capital Product Partners L.P. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.26.
PE Ratio
Capital Product Partners L.P. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2.14 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 21.55%.
5. ePlus (PLUS)
7.3% sales growth and 15.98% return on equity
ePlus inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides information technology (IT) solutions that enable organizations to optimize their IT environment and supply chain processes in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Technology and Financing. The Technology segment offers hardware, perpetual and subscription software, maintenance, software assurance, and internally provided and outsourced services; and professional and managed services, including ePlus managed, professional, security, ePlus cloud consulting, staff augmentation, server and desktop support, and project management services. The Financing segment specializes in financing arrangements, such as sales-type and operating leases; loans and consumption-based financing arrangements; and underwriting, management, and disposal of IT equipment and assets. Its financing operations comprise sales, pricing, credit, contracts, accounting, risk management, and asset management. This segment primarily finances IT, communication-related, and medical equipment; and industrial machinery and equipment, office furniture and general office equipment, transportation equipment, and other general business equipment directly, as well as through vendors. ePlus inc. serves commercial entities, state and local governments, government contractors, and educational institutions. The company was formerly known as MLC Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to ePlus inc. in 1999. ePlus inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ePlus has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.08.
PE Ratio
ePlus has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.8 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 15.98%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
ePlus’s stock is valued at $48.15 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $62.82 and way higher than its 52-week low of $40.37.
Sales Growth
ePlus’s sales growth is 4.3% for the current quarter and 7.3% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 26%, now sitting on 2.03B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
ePlus’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $51.40 and below its 200-day moving average of $49.47.
