(VIANEWS) – Enphase Energy (ENPH), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), JP Morgan Chase (JPM) 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. Enphase Energy (ENPH)
44% sales growth and 63.29% return on equity
Enphase Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells home energy solutions for the solar photovoltaic industry in the United States and internationally. The company offers semiconductor-based microinverter, which converts energy at the individual solar module level, and combines with its proprietary networking and software technologies to provide energy monitoring and control services. It also offers AC battery storage systems; Envoy communications gateway; and Enlighten cloud-based monitoring service, as well as other accessories. The company sells its solutions to solar distributors; and directly to large installers, original equipment manufacturers, strategic partners, and homeowners, as well as through its legacy product upgrade program or online store. Enphase Energy, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Enphase Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.67.
PE Ratio
Enphase Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 303.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $303.03 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 63.29%.
2. Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)
14.6% sales growth and 12.37% return on equity
Fifth Third is a bank that's as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it's one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people, and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation's highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol “FITB.” Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fifth Third Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.72.
PE Ratio
Fifth Third Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.58 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 12.37%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.5%, now sitting on 7.81B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 28, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.54%.
3. JP Morgan Chase (JPM)
12% sales growth and 12.85% return on equity
JPMorgan Chase & Co. operates as a financial services company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), Commercial Banking (CB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). The CCB segment offers s deposit, investment and lending products, payments, and services to consumers; lending, deposit, and cash management and payment solutions to small businesses; mortgage origination and servicing activities; residential mortgages and home equity loans; and credit card, auto loan, and leasing services. The CIB segment provides investment banking products and services, including corporate strategy and structure advisory, and equity and debt markets capital-raising services, as well as loan origination and syndication; payments and cross-border financing; and cash and derivative instruments, risk management solutions, prime brokerage, and research. This segment also offers securities services, including custody, fund accounting and administration, and securities lending products for asset managers, insurance companies, and public and private investment funds. The CB segment provides financial solutions, including lending, payments, investment banking, and asset management to small business, large and midsized companies, local governments, and nonprofit clients; and commercial real estate banking services to investors, developers, and owners of multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and affordable housing properties. The AWM segment offers multi-asset investment management solutions in equities, fixed income, alternatives, and money market funds to institutional clients and retail investors; and retirement products and services, brokerage, custody, trusts and estates, loans, mortgages, deposits, and investment management products. The company also provides ATM, online and mobile, and telephone banking services. JPMorgan Chase & Co. was founded in 1799 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, JP Morgan Chase has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.61.
PE Ratio
JP Morgan Chase has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.29 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 12.85%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for JP Morgan Chase is 5243930 which is 45.21% below its average volume of 9571270.
4. Nokia (NOK)
5.2% sales growth and 21.65% return on equity
Nokia Oyj provides mobile, fixed, and cloud network solutions worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Mobile Networks, Network Infrastructure, Cloud and Network Services, and Nokia Technologies. It offers products and services for radio access networks covering technologies from 2G to 5G, and microwave radio links for transport networks. The company provides fixed networking solutions, such as fiber and copper-based access infrastructure, and cloud and virtualization services, as well as wi-fi portfolio, including mesh solutions and cloud-based controllers; IP routing solutions for IP aggregation, and edge and core applications for residential, business, mobile, and industrial services; a portfolio of optical networks comprising portfolio coherent optical transponders, optical transport network switchers, wavelength-division multiplexers, reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexer solutions, and optical line systems for metro access and aggregation, data center interconnect, regional, and long-haul/ultra-long-haul applications; and submarine networks. In addition, it offers business applications software, cloud and cognitive services, core networks software, and enterprise solutions. Further, the company provides hardware, software, and services, as well as licensing of intellectual property, including patents, technologies, and the Nokia brand. It serves communications service providers, webscales, hyperscalers, digital industries, and government. Nokia Oyj was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nokia has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.46.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 21.65%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.76%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Nokia’s stock is valued at $4.78 at 00:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $5.60 and way higher than its 52-week low of $4.08.
Sales Growth
Nokia’s sales growth is 3.6% for the present quarter and 5.2% for the next.
Moving Average
Nokia’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $4.75 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $4.76.
