(VIANEWS) – Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN), Ormat Technologies (ORA), Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) 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. Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN)
37.3% sales growth and 7.62% return on equity
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a business development company specializing in lending and and investing in development-stage investments. It focuses on making secured debt and venture lending investments to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries. It seeks to invest in companies in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.89.
PE Ratio
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.64 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 7.62%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s stock is valued at $13.03 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $13.96 and way higher than its 52-week low of $9.67.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 97.4%, now sitting on 93.02M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $11.77 and above its 200-day moving average of $11.99.
2. Ormat Technologies (ORA)
25.2% sales growth and 4.05% return on equity
Ormat Technologies, Inc. engages in the geothermal and recovered energy power business in the United States, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Chile, Guatemala, New Zealand, Honduras, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Electricity, Product, and Energy Storage and Management Services. The Electricity segment develops, builds, owns, and operates geothermal, solar photovoltaic (PV), and recovered energy-based power plants; and sells electricity. The Product segment designs, manufactures, and sells equipment for geothermal, recovered energy-based electricity generation, and remote power units, such as fossil fuel powered turbo-generators and heavy duty direct-current generators. This segment also provides services relating to the engineering, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance of geothermal, solar PV, and recovered energy-based power plants. The Product segment serves contractors; developers, owners, and operators of geothermal power plants; and owners and operators of interstate natural gas pipelines, gas processing plants, and cement plants, as well as companies in other energy-intensive industrial processes. The Energy Storage and Management Services segment offers energy storage, demand response, and energy management related services, as well as services relating to the engineering, procurement, construction, operation, and maintenance of energy storage units. Ormat Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is based in Reno, Nevada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ormat Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.34.
PE Ratio
Ormat Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 62.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $62.3 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 4.05%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 21, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.57%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ormat Technologies’s stock is valued at $83.48 at 16:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $101.81 and way above its 52-week low of $67.28.
Moving Average
Ormat Technologies’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $84.53 and under its 200-day moving average of $89.11.
Sales Growth
Ormat Technologies’s sales growth is 17.3% for the current quarter and 25.2% for the next.
3. Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK)
17.7% sales growth and 39.94% return on equity
Teekay Tankers Ltd. provides marine transportation services to oil industries in Bermuda and internationally. The company offers voyage and time charter services; and offshore ship-to-ship transfer services of commodities primarily crude oil and refined oil products, as well as liquid gases and various other products. It also provides tanker commercial and technical management services. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and leased 48 double-hull oil tankers, time-chartered in two Aframax tankers, and one LR2 tanker. Teekay Tankers Ltd. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Teekay Tankers Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.
PE Ratio
Teekay Tankers Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.33 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 39.94%.
4. Principal Financial Group (PFG)
14.4% sales growth and 38.38% return on equity
Principal Financial Group, Inc. provides retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and institutional clients worldwide. The company operates through Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Global Investors, Principal International, and U.S. Insurance Solutions segments. The Retirement and Income Solutions segment provides retirement, and related financial products and services. It offers products and services for defined contribution plans, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, defined benefit plans, nonqualified executive benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans, equity compensation, and pension risk transfer services; individual retirement accounts; investment only products; and mutual funds, individual variable annuities, and bank products, as well as trust and custody services. The Principal Global Investors segment provides equity, fixed income, real estate, and other alternative investments, as well as asset allocation, stable value management, and other structured investment strategies. The Principal International segment offers pension accumulation products and services, mutual funds, asset management, income annuities, and life insurance accumulation products, as well as voluntary savings plans in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Southeast Asia. The U.S. Insurance Solutions segment provides specialty benefits, such as group dental and vision insurance, group life insurance, and group and individual disability insurance, as well as administers group dental, disability, and vision benefits; and individual life insurance products comprising universal, variable universal, indexed universal, and term life insurance products in the United States. It also offers insurance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and their owners, as well as executives. Principal Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 1879 and is based in Des Moines, Iowa.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Principal Financial Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $17.62.
PE Ratio
Principal Financial Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.89 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 38.38%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Principal Financial Group is 568323 which is 70.42% below its average volume of 1921880.
Moving Average
Principal Financial Group’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $71.92 and way under its 200-day moving average of $80.89.
5. CVS Health (CVS)
7.6% sales growth and 5.42% 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 $3.06.
PE Ratio
CVS Health has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.16 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 5.42%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CVS Health’s stock is valued at $70.86 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $107.26 and above its 52-week low of $66.34.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
CVS Health’s EBITDA is 0.43.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.8%, now sitting on 329.92B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
CVS Health’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $72.04 and way under its 200-day moving average of $87.90.
6. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE)
7.3% sales growth and 14.66% return on equity
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates restaurants. It operates two bakeries that produces cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. As of October 27, 2022, the company owned and operated 312 restaurants in the United States and Canada under brands, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, and a collection of Fox Restaurant Concepts, as well as 29 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants under licensing agreements internationally. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Calabasas, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.96.
PE Ratio
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.81 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 14.66%.
Sales Growth
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated’s sales growth is 6.2% for the ongoing quarter and 7.3% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 22, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.27%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is 783270 which is 25.12% below its average volume of 1046130.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 59.6% and 1800%, respectively.
7. SciPlay Corporation (SCPL)
6.3% sales growth and 26.5% return on equity
SciPlay Corporation develops, markets, and operates a portfolio of social games for mobile and web platforms in North America and internationally. It offers social casino games, such as Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino, Quick Hit Slots, 88 Fortunes Slots, MONOPOLY Slots, and Hot Shot Casino, as well as casual games comprising Bingo Showdown, Solitaire Pets Adventure, and Backgammon Live. The company's social casino games include slots-style game play, as well as table games-style game play; and casual games blend slots-style or bingo game play with adventure game features. It also offers titles and content from third-party licensed brands. The company was formerly known as SG Social Games Corporation and changed its name to SciPlay Corporation in March 2019. SciPlay Corporation was founded in 1997 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. SciPlay Corporation is a subsidiary of Scientific Games Corporation.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SciPlay Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.97.
PE Ratio
SciPlay Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.97 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 26.5%.
Moving Average
SciPlay Corporation’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $17.47 and way above its 200-day moving average of $15.30.
Sales Growth
SciPlay Corporation’s sales growth is 11.3% for the present quarter and 6.3% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
SciPlay Corporation’s EBITDA is 0.02.
8. Restaurant Brands International (QSR)
5.5% sales growth and 36% return on equity
Restaurant Brands International Inc. operates as a quick-service restaurant company in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK), and Firehouse Subs (FHS). The company owns and franchises TH chain of donut/coffee/tea restaurants that offer blend coffee, tea, and espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks; and fresh baked goods, including donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, cookies and pastries, grilled paninis, classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, and other food products. It is also involved in owning and franchising BK, a fast-food hamburger restaurant chain, which offers flame-grilled hamburgers, chicken and other specialty sandwiches, French fries, soft drinks, and other food items; and PLK quick service restaurants that provide Louisiana-style fried chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other seafood, red beans and rice, and other regional items. In addition, the company owns and franchises FHS quick service restaurants that offer meats and cheese, chopped salads, chili and soups, signature and other sides, soft drinks, and local specialties. Restaurant Brands International Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Restaurant Brands International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.31.
PE Ratio
Restaurant Brands International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.72 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 36%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Restaurant Brands International is 878533 which is 27.07% below its average volume of 1204680.
