(VIANEWS) – First Solar (FSLR), Getty Realty Corporation (GTY), Roper Industries (ROP) 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. First Solar (FSLR)
69.6% sales growth and 7.82% return on equity
First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United State, Japan, France, Canada, India, Australia, and internationally. The company designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Solar has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.41.
PE Ratio
First Solar has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.38 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 7.82%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 4757.1% and 517.5%, respectively.
Previous days news about First Solar(FSLR)
- Here is what to know beyond why first solar, inc. (fslr) is a trending stock. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 16 January, "Over the last four quarters, First Solar surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. ", "For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $13.20 indicates a change of +70.2% from what First Solar is expected to report a year ago. "
2. Getty Realty Corporation (GTY)
12.4% sales growth and 8.46% return on equity
Getty Realty Corp. is the leading publicly traded real estate investment trust in the United States specializing in the ownership, leasing and financing of convenience store and gasoline station properties. As of September 30, 2020, the Company owned 896 properties and leased 58 properties from third-party landlords in 35 states across the United States and Washington, D.C.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Getty Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.42.
PE Ratio
Getty Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.44 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 8.46%.
Moving Average
Getty Realty Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $28.77 and below its 200-day moving average of $31.24.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 26, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.2%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Getty Realty Corporation’s EBITDA is 58.83.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 20.3%, now sitting on 181.33M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Roper Industries (ROP)
11.2% sales growth and 8.02% return on equity
Roper Technologies, Inc. designs and develops software, and technology enabled products and solutions. The company offers management, campus solutions, diagnostic and laboratory information management, enterprise management, information solutions, transportation management, financial and compliance management, and cloud-based financial analytics and performance management software; cloud-based software to the property and casualty insurance industry; and software, services, and technologies for foodservice operations. It also provides cloud-based data, collaboration, and estimating automation software; electronic marketplace; visual effects and 3D content software; wireless sensor network and solutions; cloud-based software for the life insurance and financial services industries; supply chain software; health care service and software; RFID card readers; data analytics and information; and pharmacy software solutions. In addition, the company offers ultrasound accessories; dispensers and metering pumps; automated surgical scrub and linen dispensing equipment; water meters; optical and electromagnetic measurement systems; and medical devices. It distributes and sells its products through direct sales, manufacturers' representatives, resellers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Roper Industries, Inc. and changed its name to Roper Technologies, Inc. in April 2015. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Roper Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.54.
PE Ratio
Roper Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 47.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $47.34 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 8.02%.
Moving Average
Roper Industries’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $529.02 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $487.43.
4. Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (SPNS)
9.2% sales growth and 14.84% return on equity
Sapiens International Corporation N.V. provides software solutions for the insurance and financial services industries in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and South Africa. The company offers Sapiens CoreSuite and Sapiens IDITSuite for personal, commercial, and specialty lines, as well as reinsurance and workers' compensation; and Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens UnderwritingPro, Sapiens ApplicationPro, Sapiens IllustrationPro, and Sapiens ConsolidationMaster for life, pension, and annuities. It also provides Sapiens DigitalSuite for insurance customers, agents, brokers, risk managers, customer groups and third-party service providers; Sapiens AgentConnect and Sapiens CustomerConnect portals; Sapiens Intelligence, an analytics platform; Sapiens IntelligencePro, a comprehensive BI solution with pre-configured reports, dashboards, and scorecards; and Sapiens Advanced Analytics, which uses AI and Machine Learning to generate actionable insights based on different models across the insurance value chain. In addition, the company offers Sapiens ReinsuranceMaster, Sapiens ReinsurancePro, and Sapiens Reinsurance GO reinsurance solutions; and Sapiens Platform, Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens PolicyPro, and Sapiens ClaimsPro, as well as Sapiens PolicyGo, Sapiens ClaimsGo, and Sapiens Connect for workers' compensation. Further, it provides financial and compliance solutions, which comprise Sapiens FinancialPro, Sapiens Financial GO, Sapiens StatementPro, Sapiens CheckPro, and Sapiens Reporting Tools; and Sapiens Decision, an enterprise-scale platform that enables institutions to centrally author, store, and manage various organizational business logics. Additionally, the company offers tailor-made solutions based on its Sapiens eMerge platform; and program delivery, business, and managed services. It markets and sells its products and services through direct and partner sales. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Holon, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sapiens International Corporation N.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.05.
PE Ratio
Sapiens International Corporation N.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.93 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 14.84%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.8%, now sitting on 503.19M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Sapiens International Corporation N.V. is 43943 which is 64.83% below its average volume of 124974.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Sapiens International Corporation N.V.’s EBITDA is 58.37.
Moving Average
Sapiens International Corporation N.V.’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $26.80 and above its 200-day moving average of $26.25.
5. CVS Health (CVS)
8.8% sales growth and 11.67% return on equity
CVS Health Corporation provides health services in the United States. It operates through Health Care Benefits, Pharmacy Services, and Retail/LTC segments. The Health Care Benefits segment offers traditional, voluntary, and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services. It serves employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups, and expatriates. The Pharmacy Services segment offers pharmacy benefit management solutions, including plan design and administration, formulary management, retail pharmacy network management, mail order pharmacy, specialty pharmacy and infusion, clinical, and disease and medical spend management services. It serves employers, insurance companies, unions, government employee groups, health plans, prescription drug plans, Medicaid managed care plans, plans offered on public health insurance and private health insurance exchanges, other sponsors of health benefit plans, and individuals. This segment operates retail specialty pharmacy stores; and specialty mail-order, mail-order dispensing, and compounding pharmacies, as well as branches for infusion and enteral nutrition services. The Retail/LTC segment sells prescription and over-the-counter drugs, consumer health and beauty products, and personal care products; and provides health care services through its MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics. This segment also distributes prescription drugs; and provides related pharmacy consulting and other ancillary services to care facilities and other care settings. The company was formerly known as CVS Caremark Corporation and changed its name to CVS Health Corporation in September 2014. CVS Health Corporation was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CVS Health has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.53.
PE Ratio
CVS Health has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.24 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 11.67%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
CVS Health’s EBITDA is 32.02.
Moving Average
CVS Health’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $73.33 and above its 200-day moving average of $71.51.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 1% and a negative 7.7%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CVS Health’s stock is valued at $73.39 at 15:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $90.62 and way higher than its 52-week low of $64.41.
6. Assurant (AIZ)
8% sales growth and 12.3% return on equity
Assurant, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect, and connect consumer purchases in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through three segments: Global Lifestyle, Global Housing, and Global Preneed. The Global Lifestyle segment provides mobile device protection products and services, and extended service contracts for consumer electronics and appliances, as well as assistance services; vehicle protection and related services; and credit and other insurance services. The Global Housing segment offers lender-placed homeowners insurance, manufactured housing, and flood insurance; and renters insurance and related products, as well as voluntary manufactured housing insurance, homeowners insurance, and other specialty products. The Global Preneed segment provides pre-funded funeral insurance, final need insurance, and related services. The company was formerly known as Fortis, Inc. and changed its name to Assurant, Inc. in February 2004. Assurant, Inc. was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Assurant has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.77.
PE Ratio
Assurant has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.31 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 12.3%.
