(VIANEWS) – Golar LNG Limited (GLNG), Realty Income Corporation (O), FleetCor Technologies (FLT) 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. Golar LNG Limited (GLNG)
26.9% sales growth and 5.77% return on equity
Golar LNG Limited designs, builds, owns, and operates marine infrastructure for the liquefaction and regasification of LNG. It operates through Shipping and FLNG segments. The company engages in the operation and chartering of LNG carriers, Floating Liquefaction Natural Gas Vessel (FLNG), and floating storage regasification units (FSRUs), as well as operates external vessels. As of December 31, 2021, it operated nine LNG carriers, one FSRU, and three FLNGs. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Golar LNG Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.92.
PE Ratio
Golar LNG Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.57 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 5.77%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 2.1% and a negative 25%, respectively.
2. Realty Income Corporation (O)
14.6% sales growth and 3.02% return on equity
Realty Income, The Monthly Dividend Company, is an S&P 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. We invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. The company is structured as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), and its monthly dividends are supported by the cash flow from over 13,100 real estate properties primarily owned under long-term net lease agreements with commercial clients. To date, the company has declared 637 consecutive monthly dividends on its shares of common stock throughout its 54-year operating history and increased the dividend 121 times since Realty Income's public listing in 1994 (NYSE: O).
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Realty Income Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.34.
PE Ratio
Realty Income Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.42 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 3.02%.
Moving Average
Realty Income Corporation’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $59.82 and way below its 200-day moving average of $62.48.
3. FleetCor Technologies (FLT)
11.4% sales growth and 31.21% return on equity
FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc., a business payments company that helps businesses spend less by enabling them to manage their expense-related purchasing and vendor payments processes. It offers corporate payments solutions, such as accounts payable automation; Virtual Card, which provides a single-use card number for a specific amount usable within a defined timeframe; Cross-Border that is used by its customers to pay international vendors, foreign office and personnel expenses, capital expenditures, and profit repatriation and dividends; and purchasing cards and travel and entertainment cards for its customers to analyze and manage their corporate spending. The company also provides vehicle and mobility solutions, including fuel solutions to businesses and government entities that operate vehicle fleets, as well as to oil and leasing companies, and fuel marketers; lodging solutions to businesses that have employees who travel overnight for work purposes, as well as to airlines and cruise lines to accommodate traveling crews and stranded passengers; and electronic toll payments solutions to businesses and consumers in the form of radio frequency identification tags affixed to vehicles' windshields. In addition, it offers gift card program management and processing services in plastic and digital forms that include card design, production and packaging, delivery and fulfillment, card and account management, transaction processing, promotion development and management, website design and hosting, program analytics, and card distribution channel management. Further, the company provides other products consisting of payroll cards, vehicle maintenance service solution, long-haul transportation solution, prepaid food vouchers or cards, and prepaid transportation cards and vouchers. It serves business, merchant, consumer, and payment network customers in North America, Brazil, and Internationally. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FleetCor Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.49.
PE Ratio
FleetCor Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.01 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 31.21%.
4. TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX)
11.4% sales growth and 13.82% return on equity
Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE: TSLX) is a business development company. The fund provides senior secured loans (first-lien, second-lien, and unitranche), unsecured loans, mezzanine debt, and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities and structured products, non-control structured equity, and common equity with a focus on co-investments for organic growth, acquisitions, market or product expansion, restructuring initiatives, recapitalizations, and refinancing. The fund invests in business services, software & technology, healthcare, energy, consumer & retail, manufacturing, industrials, royalty related businesses, education, and specialty finance. It seeks to finance and lending to middle market companies principally located in the United States. The fund invests in companies with enterprise value between $50 million and $1 billion or more and EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million. The transaction size is between $15 million and $350 million. The fund invests across the spectrum of the capital structure and can arrange syndicated transactions of up to $500 million and hold sizeable positions within its credits.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, TPG Specialty Lending has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.3.
PE Ratio
TPG Specialty Lending has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.71 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 13.82%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
TPG Specialty Lending’s stock is valued at $20.03 at 20:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $20.97 and way above its 52-week low of $16.02.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for TPG Specialty Lending is 106885 which is 68.27% below its average volume of 336932.
Moving Average
TPG Specialty Lending’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $19.72 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $18.68.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 68.4%, now sitting on 382.1M for the twelve trailing months.
5. Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE)
11.3% sales growth and 3.4% return on equity
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE: ARE), an S&P 500 company, is a best-in-class, mission-driven life science REIT making a positive and lasting impact on the world. As the pioneer of the life science real estate niche since its founding in 1994, Alexandria is the preeminent and longest-tenured owner, operator, and developer of collaborative life science, agtech, and advanced technology campuses in AAA innovation cluster locations, including Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle. The trusted partner to approximately 825 tenants, Alexandria has a total market capitalization of $30.6 billion and an asset base in North America of 74.9 million SF as of June 30, 2023, which includes 41.1 million RSF of operating properties and 5.3 million RSF of Class A/A+ properties undergoing construction, 9.4 million RSF of near-term and intermediate-term development and redevelopment projects, and 19.1 million SF of future development projects. Alexandria has a longstanding and proven track record of developing Class A/A+ properties clustered in life science, agtech, and advanced technology campuses that provide our innovative tenants with highly dynamic and collaborative environments that enhance their ability to successfully recruit and retain world-class talent and inspire productivity, efficiency, creativity, and success. Alexandria also provides strategic capital to transformative life science, agrifoodtech, climate innovation, and technology companies through our venture capital platform. We believe our unique business model and diligent underwriting ensure a high-quality and diverse tenant base that results in higher occupancy levels, longer lease terms, higher rental income, higher returns, and greater long-term asset value.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.39.
PE Ratio
Alexandria Real Estate Equities has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.01 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 3.4%.
6. United Community Banks (UCBI)
9% sales growth and 10.01% return on equity
United Community Banks, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for the United Community Bank, a state-chartered bank that provides various banking products and services. The company accepts checking, savings, money market, negotiable order of withdrawal, time, and other deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its loan products include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, commercial construction, residential mortgage and construction, consumer direct loans, and indirect auto loans, as well as home equity lines of credits. The company also offers investment products; wealth management services comprising financial planning, customized portfolio management, and investment advice; trust services to manage fiduciary assets; insurance products, including life insurance, long-term care insurance, and tax-deferred annuities; reinsurance on a property insurance contract; and payment processing, merchant, wire transfer, private banking, and other financial services. It serves individuals, small businesses, mid-sized commercial businesses, and non-profit organizations. The company operates through 193 locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida markets. United Community Banks, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is based in Blairsville, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Community Banks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.53.
PE Ratio
United Community Banks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.09 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 10.01%.
