(VIANEWS) – Huazhu Group (HTHT), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), Rockwell Automation (ROK) 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. Huazhu Group (HTHT)
33.3% sales growth and 10.64% return on equity
H World Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, develops leased and owned, manachised, and franchised hotels primarily in the People's Republic of China. The company operates hotels under its own brands, such as HanTing Hotel, Ni Hao Hotel, Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, Zleep Hotels, Ibis Hotel, JI Hotel, Orange Hotel, Starway Hotel, Ibis Styles Hotel, CitiGO Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, IntercityHotel, Manxin Hotel, Mercure Hotel, Madison Hotel, Novotel Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX by Steigenberger, Jaz in the City, Grand Mercure, Steigenberger Icon, and Song Hotels. The company was formerly known as Huazhu Group Limited and changed its name to H World Group Limited in June 2022. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Huazhu Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.47.
PE Ratio
Huazhu Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 87.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $87.7 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 10.64%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 333.3% and 366.7%, respectively.
Moving Average
Huazhu Group’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $42.84 and below its 200-day moving average of $44.48.
2. Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
20.3% sales growth and 81.54% return on equity
Novo Nordisk A/S, a healthcare company, engages in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of pharmaceutical products worldwide. It operates in two segments, Diabetes and Obesity care, and Rare Disease. The Diabetes and Obesity care segment provides products in the areas of insulins, GLP-1 and related delivery systems, oral antidiabetic products, obesity, glucagon, needles, and other chronic diseases. The Rare Disease segment offers products in the areas of haemophilia, blood disorders, endocrine disorders, growth disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company has a collaboration agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc.; and research collaboration with Novo Nordisk to discover cell-specific carriers of nucleic acid therapeutics. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Novo Nordisk A/S has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.27.
PE Ratio
Novo Nordisk A/S has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.37 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 81.54%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Novo Nordisk A/S is 1377570 which is 18% below its average volume of 1680040.
Moving Average
Novo Nordisk A/S’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $166.51 and way above its 200-day moving average of $150.51.
Previous days news about Novo Nordisk A/S(NVO)
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3. Rockwell Automation (ROK)
14.4% sales growth and 44.65% return on equity
Rockwell Automation, Inc. provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates through three segments, Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. Its solutions include hardware and software products and services. The Intelligent Devices segment offers drives, motion, safety, sensing, industrial components, and configured-to-order products. The Software & Control segment provides control and visualization software and hardware, information software, and network and security infrastructure solutions. The Lifecycle Services segment provides consulting, professional services and solutions, and connected and maintenance services. The company sells its solutions primarily through independent distributors in relation with its direct sales force. It serves discrete end markets, including automotive, semiconductor, and warehousing and logistics, as well as general industries comprising printing and publishing, marine, glass, fiber and textiles, airports, and aerospace; hybrid end markets, such as food and beverage, life sciences, household and personal care, and tire, as well as eco industrial, including water/wastewater, waste management, mass transit, and renewable energy; and process end markets comprising oil and gas, mining, metals, chemicals, pulp and paper, and others. Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rockwell Automation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.26.
PE Ratio
Rockwell Automation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.4 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 44.65%.
4. Sterling Construction Company (STRL)
13.5% sales growth and 23.65% return on equity
Sterling Construction Company, Inc., a construction company, engages in the heavy civil, specialty services, and residential construction activities primarily in the southern United States, the Rocky Mountain states, California, and Hawaii. The company undertakes various heavy civil construction projects, including highways, roads, bridges, airfields, ports, light rail, water, wastewater and storm drainage systems for the departments of transportation in various states, regional transit authorities, airport authorities, port authorities, water authorities, and railroads. It offers specialty services such as foundations for multi-family homes, parking structures, and other commercial concrete projects for blue-chip end users in the e-commerce, data center, distribution center and warehousing, energy, mixed use, and multi-family sectors. The company also undertakes concrete foundations for single-family homes. In addition, it provides surveying, clearing and grubbing, erosion control, grading, grassing, site excavation, storm drainage, sanitary sewer and water main installation, drilling and blasting, curb and gutter, paving, concrete work, and landfill services. The company was formerly known as Oakhurst Company, Inc. and changed its name to Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in November 2001. Sterling Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sterling Construction Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.52.
PE Ratio
Sterling Construction Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.62 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 23.65%.
Moving Average
Sterling Construction Company’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $69.12 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $46.49.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.1%, now sitting on 1.87B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Sterling Construction Company’s EBITDA is 1.33.
5. ProLogis (PLD)
12.4% sales growth and 7.15% return on equity
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. At June 30, 2023, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.2 billion square feet (114 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 6,700 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ProLogis has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.7.
PE Ratio
ProLogis has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.56 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 7.15%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for ProLogis is 1107070 which is 57.73% below its average volume of 2619380.
6. Restaurant Brands International (QSR)
8.1% sales growth and 34.8% 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 $3.27.
PE Ratio
Restaurant Brands International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.18 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 34.8%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 11.5% and positive 11.1% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Restaurant Brands International’s EBITDA is 5.08.
