(VIANEWS) – Golar LNG Limited (GLNG), Medpace Holdings (MEDP), STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) 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 $0.94.
PE Ratio
Golar LNG Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.63. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.63 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%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Golar LNG Limited’s stock is valued at $24.09 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $28.47 and way higher than its 52-week low of $19.62.
2. Medpace Holdings (MEDP)
25.4% sales growth and 79.68% return on equity
Medpace Holdings, Inc. provides clinical research-based drug and medical device development services in North America, Europe, and Asia. It offers a suite of services supporting the clinical development process from Phase I to Phase IV in various therapeutic areas. The company also provides clinical development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries; and development plan design, coordinated central laboratory, project management, regulatory affairs, clinical monitoring, data management and analysis, pharmacovigilance new drug application submissions, and post-marketing clinical support services. In addition, it offers bio-analytical laboratory services, clinical human pharmacology, imaging services, and electrocardiography reading support for clinical trials. Medpace Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Medpace Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.32.
PE Ratio
Medpace Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.47 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 79.68%.
3. STAAR Surgical Company (STAA)
19.9% sales growth and 7.62% return on equity
STAAR Surgical Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells implantable lenses for the eye, and companion delivery systems to deliver the lenses into the eye. The company provides Visian implantable Collamer lens product family (ICLs) to treat visual disorders, such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia; and Hyperopic ICL, which treats far-sightedness. It also offers preloaded silicone intraocular lenses, as well as preloaded injectors for use in cataract surgery. In addition, the company sells injector parts, and other related instruments and devices. STAAR Surgical Company markets its products to health care providers, including ophthalmic surgeons, vision and surgical centers, hospitals, government facilities, and distributors. The company sells its products directly through its sales representatives in the United States, Japan, Germany, Spain, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, as well as through own representatives and independent distributors in China, Korea, India, France, Benelux, and Italy. STAAR Surgical Company was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STAAR Surgical Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.53.
PE Ratio
STAAR Surgical Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 80.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $80.36 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 7.62%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for STAAR Surgical Company is 272537 which is 70.44% below its average volume of 922056.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
STAAR Surgical Company’s EBITDA is 236.68.
4. Rambus (RMBS)
11.5% sales growth and 21.2% return on equity
Rambus Inc. provides semiconductor products in the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Europe, Canada, Singapore, China, and internationally. The company offers DDR memory interface chips, including DDR5, DDR4 and DDR3 memory interface chips to module manufacturers and OEMs; silicon IP comprising, interface and security IP solutions that move and protect data in advanced applications; and physical interface and digital controller IP to offer industry-leading, integrated memory and interconnect subsystems. It also provides a portfolio of patents that covers memory architecture, high-speed serial links, and security products. The company markets its products and services through its direct sales force and distributors. Rambus Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rambus has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.7.
PE Ratio
Rambus has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.27 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 21.2%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Rambus’s stock is valued at $58.26 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $68.54 and way above its 52-week low of $26.91.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 4.7% and positive 9.8% for the next.
5. Autodesk (ADSK)
8.7% sales growth and 89.82% return on equity
Autodesk, Inc. provides 3D design, engineering, and entertainment technology solutions worldwide. The company offers AutoCAD Civil 3D, a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution for civil engineering, including land development, transportation, and environmental projects; BuildingConnected, a SaaS preconstruction solution; AutoCAD, a software for professional design, drafting, detailing, and visualization; AutoCAD LT, a drafting and detailing software; computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software for computer numeric control machining, inspection, and modelling for manufacturing; Fusion 360, a 3D CAD, CAM, and computer-aided engineering tool; and Industry Collections tools for professionals in architecture, engineering and construction, product design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment collection industries. It also provides Inventor tools for 3D mechanical design, simulation, analysis, tooling, visualization, and documentation; Vault, a data management software to manage data in one central location, accelerate design processes, and streamline internal/external collaboration; Maya and 3ds Max software products that offer 3D modeling, animation, effects, rendering, and compositing solutions; and ShotGrid, a cloud-based software for review and production tracking in the media and entertainment industry. It sells its products and services to customers directly, as well as through a network of resellers and distributors. Autodesk, Inc. was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Autodesk has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.02.
PE Ratio
Autodesk has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.04 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 89.82%.
Sales Growth
Autodesk’s sales growth for the next quarter is 8.7%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Autodesk’s stock is valued at $197.14 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $233.69 and higher than its 52-week low of $179.61.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 17.1% and 8.1%, respectively.
Moving Average
Autodesk’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $209.68 and below its 200-day moving average of $206.03.
6. Getty Realty Corporation (GTY)
7% 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 18.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.51 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%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 14.8% and a drop 43.9% for the next.
Moving Average
Getty Realty Corporation’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $28.61 and way below its 200-day moving average of $32.70.
7. First Community Bankshares (FCBC)
5.9% sales growth and 10.37% return on equity
First Community Bankshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for First Community Bank that provides various banking products and services. It offers demand deposit accounts, savings and money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement arrangements; commercial, consumer, and real estate mortgage loans, as well as lines of credit; various credit and debit cards, and automated teller machine card services; and corporate and personal trust services. The company also provides wealth management services, including trust management, estate administration, and investment advisory services; and investment management services. It serves individuals and businesses across various industries, such as education, government, and health services; coal mining and gas extraction; retail trade; construction; manufacturing; tourism; and transportation. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 49 branches, including 17 branches in West Virginia, 23 branches in Virginia, 7 branches in North Carolina, and 2 branches in Tennessee. First Community Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Community Bankshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.83.
PE Ratio
First Community Bankshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.72 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 10.37%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.6%, now sitting on 148.79M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Community Bankshares is 22182 which is 40.41% below its average volume of 37228.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 9, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.82%.
8. The Hershey Company (HSY)
5.3% sales growth and 54.15% return on equity
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Hershey Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.28.
PE Ratio
The Hershey Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.85 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 54.15%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 15, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.77 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.59%.
Sales Growth
The Hershey Company’s sales growth is 8.2% for the ongoing quarter and 5.3% for the next.
