(VIANEWS) – Greenhill & Co. (GHL), National Health Investors (NHI), OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC) 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. Greenhill & Co. (GHL)
118.6% sales growth and 3.52% return on equity
Greenhill & Co., Inc., an independent investment bank, provides financial and strategic advisory services to corporations, partnerships, institutional investors, and governments worldwide. The company offers advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, financings, private capital raising, and other similar transactions. It also advises clients on strategic matters, including activist shareholder defense, special committee projects, licensing deals, and joint ventures; and valuation, negotiation tactics, industry dynamics, structuring alternatives, and timing and pricing of transactions, as well as financing alternatives. In addition, the company provides restructuring advisory services to debtors, creditors, governments, and other stakeholders, and acquirers of distressed companies and assets; and advice on restructuring alternatives, capital structures, and sales or recapitalizations. Further, it assists clients in identifying and capitalizing on incremental sources of value; and on court-assisted reorganizations by developing and seeking approval for plans of reorganization, as well as the implementation of such plans. Additionally, the company advises on private placements of debt and structured equity, refinancing of existing debt facilities, negotiating the modification, and amendment of covenants, as well as acts as an independent advisor. It also offers financial advisory services to pension funds, endowments, and other institutional investors on transactions involving alternative assets; and advice to alternative asset fund sponsors for private capital raising, financing, restructuring, liquidity options, valuation, and related services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Greenhill & Co. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.15.
PE Ratio
Greenhill & Co. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.13 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 3.52%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 75.8% and 121.4%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 20.3%, now sitting on 242.98M for the twelve trailing months.
2. National Health Investors (NHI)
28.7% sales growth and 4.67% return on equity
Incorporated in 1991, National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) is a real estate investment trust specializing in sale-leaseback, joint-venture, mortgage and mezzanine financing of need-driven and discretionary senior housing and medical investments. NHI's portfolio consists of independent, assisted and memory care communities, entrance-fee retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, medical office buildings and specialty hospitals.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, National Health Investors has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.48.
PE Ratio
National Health Investors has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.93 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 4.67%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
National Health Investors’s stock is valued at $50.21 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $67.16 and higher than its 52-week low of $48.05.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 255.6% and 42.6%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 0.4%, now sitting on 278.76M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
National Health Investors’s sales growth is 8.1% for the present quarter and 28.7% for the next.
3. OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC)
20.3% sales growth and 9.5% return on equity
OceanFirst Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. that provides community banking services. It accepts money market accounts, savings accounts, interest-bearing checking accounts, non-interest-bearing demand deposits, and time deposits to retail, government, and business customers. The company also offers commercial real estate, multi-family, land loans, construction, and commercial and industrial loans; fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans that are secured by one-to-four family residences; and consumer loans, such as home equity loans and lines of credit, student loans, overdraft line of credit, loans on savings accounts, and other consumer loans. In addition, it invests in mortgage-backed securities, securities issued by the U.S. Government and agencies, corporate securities, and other investments. Further, the company offers bankcard, wealth management, and trust and asset management services; and sells alternative investment products and life insurance products. As of December 31, 2021, it operated through its branch office in Toms River; administrative office located in Red Bank and Mount Laurel; 46 additional branch offices and four deposit production facilities located throughout central and southern New Jersey; and commercial loan production offices in New Jersey, New York City, the Philadelphia area, Baltimore, and Boston. The company was founded in 1902 and is based in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, OceanFirst Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.27.
PE Ratio
OceanFirst Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.84 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 9.5%.
4. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
14.4% sales growth and 12.57% return on equity
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage, consulting, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services to businesses and organizations worldwide. It operates in Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment offers retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; and acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverages to underwriting enterprises. This segment also performs activities, including marketing, underwriting, issuing policies, collecting premiums, appointing and supervising other agents, paying claims, and negotiating reinsurance; and offers services in the areas of insurance and reinsurance placement, risk of loss management, and management of employer sponsored benefit programs. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement and administration services; and claims management, loss control consulting, and insurance property appraisal services. The company offers its services through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. It serves commercial, industrial, public, religious, and not-for-profit entities, as well as underwriting enterprises. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.1.
PE Ratio
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.6 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 12.57%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is 213858 which is 77.65% below its average volume of 956862.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 6.4% and 12.9%, respectively.
Moving Average
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $189.32 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $185.02.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s stock is valued at $207.06 at 11:22 EST, above its 52-week high of $202.37.
5. Entravision Communications Corporation (EVC)
13.5% sales growth and 7.44% return on equity
Entravision Communications Corporation operates as an advertising, media, and technology solutions company worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Digital, Television, and Audio. It reaches and engages Hispanics across acculturation levels and media channels. The company's portfolio encompasses integrated end-to-end advertising solutions, including digital, television, and audio properties. It also offers a suite of end-to-end digital advertising solutions, including digital commercial partnerships services, as well as advertising customers billing and technological and other support services, including strategic marketing and training; and Smadex, a programmatic ad purchasing platform that enables advertising customers or ad agencies to purchase advertising electronically and manage data-driven advertising campaigns through online marketplaces. In addition, the company provides a branding and mobile performance solutions, such as managed services to advertisers looking to connect with consumers on mobile devices; and digital audio advertising solutions for advertisers. Further, it sells advertisements and syndicated radio programming solutions through its Entravision radio network. As of March 3, 2022, the company had 50 television stations; and 46 Spanish-language radio stations. It serves advertisers from various industries, such as e-commerce, retail, entertainment, gaming, delivery services, financial technology, communications, lifestyle, and travel. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.21.
PE Ratio
Entravision Communications Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.76 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 7.44%.
Moving Average
Entravision Communications Corporation’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $6.33 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $5.36.
6. Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA)
11.2% sales growth and 24.94% return on equity
Copa Holdings, S.A., through its subsidiaries, provides airline passenger and cargo services. The company offers approximately 104 daily scheduled flights to 54 destinations in 25 countries in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean from its Panama City hub. As of December 31, 2020, it operated a fleet of 77 aircraft comprising 70 Boeing 737-Next Generation aircraft and 7 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Copa Holdings, S.A. was founded in 1947 and is based in Panama City, Panama.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.07.
PE Ratio
Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.97 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 24.94%.
7. Golar LNG Limited (GLNG)
9.5% sales growth and 40% 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 $7.84.
PE Ratio
Golar LNG Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2.73 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 40%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Golar LNG Limited is 773859 which is 23.86% below its average volume of 1016390.
