(VIANEWS) – Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI), New Oriental Education & Technology Group Sponsored ADR representing 1 Ordinary Share (EDU), NiSource (NI) 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. Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI)
81.2% sales growth and 7.92% return on equity
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. provides capital and services to the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets in the United States. The company's projects include building or facility that reduce energy usage or cost through the use of solar generation and energy storage or energy efficiency improvements, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC), as well as lighting, energy controls, roofs, windows, building shells, and/or combined heat and power systems. It also focuses in the areas of grid connected projects that deploy cleaner energy sources, such as solar and wind to generate power; and other sustainable infrastructure projects, including upgraded transmission or distribution systems, water and storm water infrastructures, and other projects. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.42.
PE Ratio
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.22 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 7.92%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 72.8%, now sitting on 137.03M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital is 1637540 which is 52.75% above its average volume of 1072040.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital’s EBITDA is 10.1.
2. New Oriental Education & Technology Group Sponsored ADR representing 1 Ordinary Share (EDU)
28% sales growth and 8.8% return on equity
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. It operates through K-12 AST, Test Preparation and Other Courses; and Others segments. The company offers test preparation courses to students taking language and entrance exams used by educational institutions in the United States, the People's Republic of China, and the Commonwealth countries; and after-school tutoring courses for middle and high school students to enhance their exam scores, as well as for children to teach English. It also provides language training courses, including English, as well as other foreign languages, such as German, Japanese, French, Korean, Italian, and Spanish; operates a full-time private primary and secondary school in Yangzhou seeking a full curriculum with a focus on English; develops and edits educational materials for language training and test preparation; and offers online education programs that include college, K-12, and pre-school education. In addition, the company offers overseas studies consulting and overseas study tour services. As of May 31, 2020, it offered educational programs, services, and products to students through a network of 104 schools, 1,361 learning centers, and 12 bookstores. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, New Oriental Education & Technology Group Sponsored ADR representing 1 Ordinary Share has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.8.
PE Ratio
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Sponsored ADR representing 1 Ordinary Share has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $51.03 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 8.8%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 36.3%, now sitting on 3.58B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for New Oriental Education & Technology Group Sponsored ADR representing 1 Ordinary Share is 484689 which is 74.3% below its average volume of 1886380.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 1200% and 73%, respectively.
Moving Average
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Sponsored ADR representing 1 Ordinary Share’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $84.33 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $64.59.
3. NiSource (NI)
26.3% sales growth and 7.48% return on equity
NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company distributes natural gas to approximately 859,000 customers in northern Indiana, as well as approximately 2.4 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. It operates approximately 54,800 miles of distribution main pipelines, as well as associated individual customer service lines; and 1,000 miles of transmission main pipelines. The company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 486,000 customers in 20 counties in the northern part of Indiana, as well as engages in wholesale electric and transmission transactions. It owns and operates coal-fired electric generating stations with a capacity of 722 megawatts (MW) in Wheatfield and 455 MW in Michigan City; combined cycle gas turbine with a capacity of 563 MW in West Terre Haute; natural gas generating units with a capacity of 155 MW in Wheatfield; hydro generating plants with a capacity of 9 MW in Carroll County and 7 MW in White County; and wind generating units with a capacity of 102 MW and 302 MW in White County, Indiana. The company was formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. NiSource Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NiSource has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.48.
PE Ratio
NiSource has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.11 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 7.48%.
Moving Average
NiSource’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $26.11 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $26.39.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
NiSource’s stock is valued at $26.81 at 01:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $28.95 and way above its 52-week low of $22.86.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
NiSource’s EBITDA is 4.41.
Previous days news about NiSource(NI)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 18 March, "Some better-ranked stocks from the same industry are NiSource Inc. (NI Quick QuoteNI – Free Report) , Unitil Corporation (UTL Quick QuoteUTL – Free Report) and TransAlta (TAC Quick QuoteTAC – Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. "
4. California Resources Corporation (CRC)
22.4% sales growth and 27.63% return on equity
California Resources Corporation operates as an independent oil and natural gas company committed to energy transition in the sector. It has carbon intensity production in the United States, as well as focuses on developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emissions reducing projects. The company explores for, produces, gathers, processes, and markets crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids for marketers, California refineries, and other purchasers that have access to transportation and storage facilities. It holds interests in approximately 2.1 million net mineral acres covering four oil and gas basins. As of December 31, 2020, the company had proved reserves of 442 million barrels of oil equivalent. It also engages in the generation and sale of electricity to the local utility, other third parties, and the grid. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Santa Clarita, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, California Resources Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.78.
PE Ratio
California Resources Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.94 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 27.63%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 5, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.3%.
Moving Average
California Resources Corporation’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $51.72 and above its 200-day moving average of $51.45.
5. HighPeak Energy (HPK)
22.2% sales growth and 15.86% return on equity
HighPeak Energy, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves in the Midland Basin in West Texas. As of December 31, 2020, the company had approximately 22,515 MBoe of proved reserves. HighPeak Energy, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HighPeak Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.58.
PE Ratio
HighPeak Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.64 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 15.86%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 29, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.05%.
Moving Average
HighPeak Energy’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $14.62 and above its 200-day moving average of $14.83.
Sales Growth
HighPeak Energy’s sales growth is 18% for the ongoing quarter and 22.2% for the next.
6. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
13.5% sales growth and 45.26% return on equity
Two large-cap stocks that may be catching investors’ attention are Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG Quick QuoteCMG – Free Report) and IBM (IBM Quick QuoteIBM – Free Report) as both have been on the cusp of reaching higher highs.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. It sells food and beverages through offering burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads. The company also provides delivery and related services its app and website. It has operations in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a trailing twelve months EPS of $44.2.
PE Ratio
Chipotle Mexican Grill has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 65.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $65.5 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 45.26%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Chipotle Mexican Grill is 969221 which is 372.99% above its average volume of 204913.
Sales Growth
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s sales growth is 13.3% for the ongoing quarter and 13.5% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s EBITDA is 7.74.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 9.5% and 18.9%, respectively.
Previous days news about Chipotle Mexican Grill(CMG)
- Chipotle mexican grill (cmg) beats stock market upswing: what investors need to know. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 19 March, "The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Chipotle Mexican Grill in its upcoming release. ", "With respect to valuation, Chipotle Mexican Grill is currently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 52.23. "
7. Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)
8.5% sales growth and 10.36% return on equity
Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer Banking. The Commercial Banking segment provides commercial real estate and equipment financing, business banking, asset-based lending, and commercial services; public sector finance; mortgage warehouse financing; treasury management services; credit, deposit, and cash flow management services; and wealth management solutions to business owners and operators, including trust, asset management, financial planning, insurance, retirement, and investment products, as well as derivative, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trade products and services. The HSA Bank segment offers health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts, and commuter services that are distributed directly to employers and individual consumers, as well as through national and regional insurance carriers, consultants, and financial advisors. The Consumer Banking segment provides consumer deposit and fee-based services, residential mortgages, home equity lines, secured and unsecured loans, and credit cards to consumers; and small business banking products, such as credit, deposit, and cash flow management to businesses and professional service firms. It also offers online and mobile banking services. Webster Financial Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.91.
PE Ratio
Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.63. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.63 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 10.36%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 2, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.39%.
Moving Average
Webster Financial Corporation’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $49.17 and above its 200-day moving average of $43.28.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Webster Financial Corporation’s stock is valued at $47.26 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $53.39 and way above its 52-week low of $31.03.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Webster Financial Corporation is 1085180 which is 7.47% below its average volume of 1172890.
8. Akamai Technologies (AKAM)
6.9% sales growth and 12.23% return on equity
Akamai Technologies, Inc. provides cloud computing, security, and content delivery services in the United States and internationally. The company offers cloud solutions to keep infrastructure, websites, applications, application programming interfaces, and users safe from various cyberattacks and online threats while enhancing performance. It also provides web and mobile performance solutions to enable dynamic websites and applications; media delivery solutions, including video streaming and video player services, game and software delivery, broadcast operations, authoritative domain name system, resolution, and data and analytics; and cloud computing services, such as compute, storage, networking, database, and container management services to build, deploy, and secure applications and workloads. In addition, the company offers content delivery solutions; and an array of service and support to assist customers with integrating, configuring, optimizing, and managing its offerings. It sells its solutions through various channel partners. Akamai Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Akamai Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.52.
PE Ratio
Akamai Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.14 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 12.23%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Akamai Technologies’s stock is valued at $109.60 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $129.17 and way higher than its 52-week low of $70.65.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.2%, now sitting on 3.81B for the twelve trailing months.
