(VIANEWS) – Equus Total Return (EQS), Flowserve Corporation (FLS), Badger Meter (BMI) 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. Equus Total Return (EQS)
139.2% sales growth and 7.5% return on equity
Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company (BDC) specializing in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, corporate partnerships/joint ventures, growth and expansion capital, acquisition financing, roll-up acquisition strategies, operational turnarounds, recapitalizations of existing businesses, special situations, equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately owned companies, debt securities including subordinate debt, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, or debt combined with warrants and common and preferred stock, and preferred equity financing. It invests in small to mid-sized companies and acts as a lead investor. It invests in technology, telecommunication, financial services, natural resource and industrial manufacturing and services. It invests in companies engaged in the alternative energy, real estate, healthcare, education, e-learning, leisure and entertainment, and foreign investment sector in the United States, China, India, and Europe. It investments include common and preferred stock, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, debt combined with warrants and options, and other rights to acquire common or preferred stock. It seeks to invest in companies between $1 million to $25 million with revenues between $5 million and $150 million with EBITDA between $2 million to $50 million. It seeks to take control and non-control equity positions. Equus Total Return, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional office in Vancouver, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.22.
PE Ratio
Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.73 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 7.5%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 20, 2009, the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.61%.
Moving Average
Equus Total Return’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $1.48 and below its 200-day moving average of $1.54.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Equus Total Return is 358 which is 98.67% below its average volume of 26973.
Sales Growth
Equus Total Return’s sales growth is 139.2% for the present quarter and 139.2% for the next.
2. Flowserve Corporation (FLS)
15.6% sales growth and 14.57% return on equity
Flowserve Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, distributes, and services industrial flow management equipment in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Flowserve Pump Division (FPD) and Flow Control Division (FCD). The FPD segment offers custom and pre-configured pumps and pump systems, mechanical seals, auxiliary systems, replacement parts, upgrades, and related aftermarket services, including installation and commissioning services, seal systems spare parts, repairs, advanced diagnostics, re-rate and upgrade solutions, retrofit programs, and machining and asset management solutions, as well as manufactures a gas-lubricated mechanical seal for use in high-speed compressors for gas pipelines. The FCD segment provides engineered and industrial valve and automation solutions, including isolation and control valves, actuation, controls, and related equipment, as well as equipment maintenance services for flow control systems, including advanced diagnostics, repair, installation, commissioning, retrofit programs, and field machining capabilities. This segment's products are used to control, direct, and manage the flow of liquids, gases, and fluids. The company primarily serves oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceuticals, power generation, and water management markets, as well as general industries, including mining and ore processing, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and other smaller applications. The company distributes its products through direct sales, distributors, and sales representatives. Flowserve Corporation was incorporated in 1912 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Flowserve Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.87.
PE Ratio
Flowserve Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.7 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 14.57%.
Sales Growth
Flowserve Corporation’s sales growth is 10.7% for the ongoing quarter and 15.6% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Flowserve Corporation’s stock is valued at $38.70 at 14:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $41.02 and way higher than its 52-week low of $28.89.
3. Badger Meter (BMI)
13.7% sales growth and 18.66% return on equity
Badger Meter, Inc. manufactures and markets flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and internationally. It offers mechanical or static water meters, and related radio and software technologies and services to municipal water utilities. The company also provides flow instrumentation products, including meters, valves, and other sensing instruments to measure and control fluids going through a pipe or pipeline, including water, air, steam, oil, and other liquids and gases to original equipment manufacturers as the primary flow measurement device within a product or system, as well as through manufacturers' representatives. Its flow instrumentation products are used in water/wastewater, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and corporate sustainability markets. In addition, the company offers ORION Migratable for automatic meter reading; ORION (SE) for traditional fixed network applications; and ORION Cellular for infrastructure-free fixed network meter reading solution, as well as BEACON advanced metering analytics, a secure cloud-hosted software suite that establishes alerts for specific conditions and allows consumer engagement tools that permit end water customers to view and manage their water usage activity. It also serves water utilities, industrial, and other industries. The company sells its products directly, as well as through resellers and representatives. Badger Meter, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Badger Meter has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.89.
PE Ratio
Badger Meter has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.19 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 18.66%.
Sales Growth
Badger Meter’s sales growth is 23.7% for the present quarter and 13.7% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 36.7% and 22.7%, respectively.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Badger Meter’s EBITDA is 6.
Previous days news about Badger Meter(BMI)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 21 November, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) , Arista Networks (ANET Quick QuoteANET – Free Report) and Salesforce (CRM Quick QuoteCRM – Free Report) . ", "While Badger Meter sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Arista Networks and Salesforce carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 21 November, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology space are Guidewire Software (GWRE Quick QuoteGWRE – Free Report) , Flex (FLEX Quick QuoteFLEX – Free Report) and Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 21 November, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) , Arista Networks (ANET Quick QuoteANET – Free Report) and Salesforce (CRM Quick QuoteCRM – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 20 November, "Some top-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are NVIDIA (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) , Flex (FLEX Quick QuoteFLEX – Free Report) , and Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 21 November, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) , Arista Networks (ANET Quick QuoteANET – Free Report) and Salesforce (CRM Quick QuoteCRM – Free Report) . "
4. SilverSun Technologies (SSNT)
13.2% sales growth and 4.78% return on equity
SilverSun Technologies, Inc. operates as a business application, technology, and consulting company in the United States. The company provides solutions for accounting and business management, financial reporting, managed services, enterprise resource planning, human capital management, warehouse management systems, customer relationship management, and business intelligence. It also offers value-added services that focuses on consulting and professional services, specialized programming, training, and technical support. In addition, the company provides managed, cybersecurity, business continuity, disaster recovery, data back-up, network maintenance and service upgrades, and application hosting services. It serves small and medium-sized businesses primarily in the manufacturing, distribution, and service industries. The company was formerly known as Trey Resources, Inc. and changed its name to SilverSun Technologies, Inc. in June 2011. SilverSun Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in East Hanover, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SilverSun Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.1.
PE Ratio
SilverSun Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.1 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 4.78%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for SilverSun Technologies is 13873 which is 18.73% above its average volume of 11684.
5. Discover Financial Services (DFS)
10.7% sales growth and 25.21% return on equity
Discover Financial Services, through its subsidiaries, provides digital banking products and services, and payment services in the United States. It operates in two segments, Digital Banking and Payment Services. The Digital Banking segment offers Discover-branded credit cards to individuals; private student loans, personal loans, home loans, and other consumer lending; and direct-to-consumer deposit products comprising savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, IRA certificates of deposit, IRA savings accounts and checking accounts, and sweep accounts. The Payment Services segment operates the PULSE, an automated teller machine, debit, and electronic funds transfer network; and Diners Club International, a payments network that issues Diners Club branded charge cards and/or provides card acceptance services, as well as offers payment transaction processing and settlement services. The company was incorporated in 1960 and is based in Riverwoods, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Discover Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.5.
PE Ratio
Discover Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.37 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 25.21%.
6. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)
7.9% sales growth and 9.45% return on equity
Federal Realty is a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail-based properties located primarily in major coastal markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Founded in 1962, Federal Realty's mission is to deliver long-term, sustainable growth through investing in communities where retail demand exceeds supply. Its expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by their respective communities. Federal Realty's 106 properties include approximately 3,100 tenants, in 25 million square feet, and approximately 3,200 residential units. Federal Realty has increased its quarterly dividends to its shareholders for 54 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty is an S&P 500 index member and its shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.federalrealty.com.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Federal Realty Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.57.
PE Ratio
Federal Realty Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.53 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 9.45%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Federal Realty Investment Trust is 2008000 which is 265.05% above its average volume of 550063.
