(VIANEWS) – Equus Total Return (EQS), Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT), Alamos Gold (AGI) 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 29.21% 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 $0.87.
PE Ratio
Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1.49 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 29.21%.
Moving Average
Equus Total Return’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $1.42 and way under its 200-day moving average of $1.47.
Sales Growth
Equus Total Return’s sales growth is 139.2% for the ongoing quarter and 139.2% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Equus Total Return is 4615 which is 36.45% below its average volume of 7262.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4616.7%, now sitting on 526k for the twelve trailing months.
2. Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT)
43.1% sales growth and 12.33% return on equity
Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, acquires and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and internationally. It operates a fleet of 19 Suezmax crude oil tankers. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nordic American Tankers Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.32.
PE Ratio
Nordic American Tankers Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.41 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 12.33%.
Moving Average
Nordic American Tankers Limited’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $4.06 and below its 200-day moving average of $4.14.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 38.5% and positive 175% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Nordic American Tankers Limited is 988972 which is 57.01% below its average volume of 2300560.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 30.5%, now sitting on 365.16M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Alamos Gold (AGI)
27.8% sales growth and 7.12% return on equity
Alamos Gold Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and extraction of gold deposits in North America. It also explores for silver and precious metals. The company's flagship project is the Young-Davidson mine, which includes contiguous mineral leases and claims totaling 11,000 acres located in Northern Ontario, Canada. It also holds interests in a portfolio of development stage projects in Turkey, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The company was formerly known as AuRico Gold Inc. and changed its name to Alamos Gold Inc. in July 2015. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alamos Gold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.52.
PE Ratio
Alamos Gold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.99 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 7.12%.
Sales Growth
Alamos Gold’s sales growth is 7.5% for the current quarter and 27.8% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.64%.
Moving Average
Alamos Gold’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $15.85 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $13.69.
4. McEwen Mining (MUX)
24.6% sales growth and 9.96% return on equity
McEwen Mining Inc. engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of gold and silver deposits in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. The company also explores for copper deposits. It primarily owns a 100% interest in the Gold Bar mine in Eureka County, Nevada; the Fox Complex in Ontario, Canada; the El Gallo Project and Fenix silver-gold project in Sinaloa, Mexico; the Los Azules copper deposit in San Juan, Argentina; and a portfolio of exploration properties in Nevada, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina. It also owns a 49% interest in the San José mine located in Argentina. The company was formerly known as US Gold Corporation and changed its name to McEwen Mining Inc. in January 2012. McEwen Mining Inc. was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, McEwen Mining has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.66.
PE Ratio
McEwen Mining has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.86 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 9.96%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 49.2% and 69.2%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
McEwen Mining’s stock is valued at $9.72 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $12.50 and way higher than its 52-week low of $5.92.
Moving Average
McEwen Mining’s value is way below its 50-day moving average of $10.83 and way above its 200-day moving average of $8.42.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for McEwen Mining is 381784 which is 54.28% below its average volume of 835095.
5. Enova International (ENVA)
19.2% sales growth and 14.56% return on equity
Enova International, Inc., a technology and analytics company, provides online financial services in the United States, Brazil, Australia, and Canada. The company offers installment loans; line of credit accounts; receivables purchase agreements; CSO programs, including arranging loans with independent third-party lenders and assisting in the preparation of loan applications and loan documents; and bank programs, such as marketing services and loan servicing for near-prime unsecured consumer installment loan. It markets its financing products under the CashNetUSA, NetCredit, OnDeck, Headway Capital, The Business Backer, Simplic, and Pangea names. Enova International, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Enova International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.57.
PE Ratio
Enova International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.22 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 14.56%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Enova International is 140202 which is 37.54% below its average volume of 224485.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 20.3% and 38%, respectively.
6. Group 1 Automotive (GPI)
12.7% sales growth and 23.05% return on equity
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry. The company sells new and used cars, light trucks, and vehicle parts, as well as service and insurance contracts; arranges related vehicle financing; and offers automotive maintenance and repair services. It operates primarily in 17 states in the United States; and 35 towns in the United Kingdom. As of July 11, 2022, the company owned and operated 204 automotive dealerships, 273 franchises, and 47 collision centers that offer 35 brands of automobiles. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Group 1 Automotive has a trailing twelve months EPS of $42.39.
PE Ratio
Group 1 Automotive has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.91 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 23.05%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Group 1 Automotive’s stock is valued at $292.85 at 06:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $323.95 and way higher than its 52-week low of $228.84.
7. Saia (SAIA)
8.7% sales growth and 20.08% return on equity
Saia, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a transportation company in North America. The company provides less-than-truckload services for shipments between 400 and 10,000 pounds; and other value-added services, including non-asset truckload, expedited, and logistics services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 176 owned and leased facilities; and owned approximately 5,600 tractors and 19,300 trailers. The company was formerly known as SCS Transportation, Inc. and changed its name to Saia, Inc. in July 2006. Saia, Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Johns Creek, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Saia has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.78.
PE Ratio
Saia has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.71 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 20.08%.
8. Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS)
5.4% sales growth and 14.96% return on equity
Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund prefers to invest in aerospace and defense, business services, consumer products and services including retail, food, and beverage, healthcare products and services, industrial products and services, information technology services, niche manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and value-added distribution sectors. It seeks to invest in companies based in United States. The fund typically invests between $5 million and $15 million per transaction in companies with annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million and an annual EBITDA between $3 million and $20 million, but it can occasionally invest in larger or smaller companies. It seeks to acquire minority equity stakes and board observation rights in conjunction with its investments.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fidus Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.96.
PE Ratio
Fidus Investment Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.68 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 14.96%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Fidus Investment Corporation’s stock is valued at $19.76 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $21.26 and way higher than its 52-week low of $17.63.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 18, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 12.96%.
