(VIANEWS) – Ladder Capital Corp (LADR), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN), First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) 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. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR)
39.5% sales growth and 11.08% return on equity
Ladder Capital Corp operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Loans, Securities, and Real Estate. The Loans segment originates conduit first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate; and originates and invests in balance sheet first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties that are undergoing transition, including lease-up, sell-out, and renovation or repositioning. It also invests in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and other structured finance products related to commercial real estate. The Securities segment invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities and the U.S. Agency Securities. This segment also invests in corporate bonds and real estate related equity investments. The Real Estate segment owns and invests in a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties, such as leased properties, student housing portfolio, industrial buildings, office buildings, shopping center, and condominium units. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for 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 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.89 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 11.08%.
Sales Growth
Ladder Capital Corp’s sales growth is 48.1% for the current quarter and 39.5% for the next.
Moving Average
Ladder Capital Corp’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $9.66 and above its 200-day moving average of $10.24.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 17.1%, now sitting on 331.99M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ladder Capital Corp’s stock is valued at $10.31 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $12.18 and way above its 52-week low of $8.67.
2. 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 $0.88.
PE Ratio
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.73 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 7.62%.
Sales Growth
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s sales growth is 43% for the ongoing quarter and 37.3% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s stock is valued at $12.08 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $13.96 and way above its 52-week low of $9.67.
Moving Average
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $12.09 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $11.90.
3. First Industrial Realty Trust (FR)
13.3% sales growth and 16.89% return on equity
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate with a track record of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional customers. Across major markets in the United States, our local market experts manage, lease, buy, (re)develop, and sell bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. In total, we own and have under development approximately 64.1 million square feet of industrial space as of September 30, 2020.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Industrial Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.81.
PE Ratio
First Industrial Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.83 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 16.89%.
Moving Average
First Industrial Realty Trust’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $52.25 and under its 200-day moving average of $50.50.
4. Merit Medical Systems (MMSI)
12.4% sales growth and 7.6% return on equity
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. manufactures and markets disposable medical devices for interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and endoscopy. The company operates in two segments, Cardiovascular and Endoscopy. It provides peripheral intervention products for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in peripheral vessels and organs; and cardiac intervention products, such as access, angiography, hemostasis, intervention, fluid management, electrophysiology and cardiac rhythm management, and hemodynamic monitoring to treat various heart conditions. The company also offers custom procedural solutions that include critical care products, disinfection protection systems, syringes, swab and collection systems, manifold kits, and trays and packs; coated tubes and wires; and sensor components for microelectromechanical systems. In addition, it provides pulmonary products that consist of laser-cut tracheobronchial stents, advanced over-the-wire and direct visualization delivery systems, and dilation balloons; gastroenterology products; and kits and accessories for endoscopy and bronchoscopy procedures. The company sells its products to hospitals and alternate site-based physicians, technicians, and nurses through direct sales force, distributors, original equipment manufacturer partners, or custom procedure tray manufacturers in the United States and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in South Jordan, Utah.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Merit Medical Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.48.
PE Ratio
Merit Medical Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 56.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $56.51 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 7.6%.
5. Microsoft (MSFT)
10.6% sales growth and 38.6% return on equity
Microsoft Corporation develops, licenses, and supports software, services, devices, and solutions worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment offers Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Office 365 Security and Compliance, Microsoft Viva, and Skype for Business; Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive, and LinkedIn; and Dynamics 365, a set of cloud-based and on-premises business solutions for organizations and enterprise divisions. The Intelligent Cloud segment licenses SQL, Windows Servers, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses; GitHub that provides a collaboration platform and code hosting service for developers; Nuance provides healthcare and enterprise AI solutions; and Azure, a cloud platform. It also offers enterprise support, Microsoft consulting, and nuance professional services to assist customers in developing, deploying, and managing Microsoft server and desktop solutions; and training and certification on Microsoft products. The More Personal Computing segment provides Windows original equipment manufacturer (OEM) licensing and other non-volume licensing of the Windows operating system; Windows Commercial, such as volume licensing of the Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, and other Windows commercial offerings; patent licensing; and Windows Internet of Things. It also offers Surface, PC accessories, PCs, tablets, gaming and entertainment consoles, and other devices; Gaming, including Xbox hardware, and Xbox content and services; video games and third-party video game royalties; and Search, including Bing and Microsoft advertising. The company sells its products through OEMs, distributors, and resellers; and directly through digital marketplaces, online stores, and retail stores. Microsoft Corporation was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Microsoft has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.23.
PE Ratio
Microsoft has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.62 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 38.6%.
Moving Average
Microsoft’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $319.67 and way above its 200-day moving average of $267.49.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Microsoft is 12484600 which is 54.53% below its average volume of 27459200.
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6. Primo Water Corporation (PRMW)
7.4% sales growth and 3.29% return on equity
Primo Water Corporation provides water direct to consumers and water filtration services in North America and Europe. It offers bottled water, purified bottled water, premium spring, sparkling and flavored water, mineral water, filtration equipment, and coffee; as well as water dispensers, and self-service refill drinking water. The company offers its products under the Primo, Alhambra, Crystal Rock, Mountain Valley, Deep Rock, Hinckley Springs, Crystal Springs, Kentwood Springs, Mount Olympus, Pureflo, Nursery, Sierra Springs, Sparkletts, Clear Mountain Natural Spring Water, Earth2O, Renü, Water Event Pure Water Solutions, Canadian Springs, Labrador Source, Decantae, Eden, Eden Springs, Chateaud'eau, and Mey Eden brands. It provides its services to residential customers, small and medium-sized businesses, and regional and national corporations and retailers. The company was formerly known as Cott Corporation and changed its name to Primo Water Corporation in March 2020. Primo Water Corporation was incorporated in 1955 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Primo Water Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.26.
PE Ratio
Primo Water Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 48.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $48.23 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 3.29%.
Moving Average
Primo Water Corporation’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $13.74 and way under its 200-day moving average of $14.52.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.9%, now sitting on 2.24B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Primo Water Corporation’s stock is valued at $12.54 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $16.47 and above its 52-week low of $12.15.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 31, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.54%.
7. Merchants Bancorp (MBIN)
7.2% sales growth and 16.67% return on equity
Merchants Bancorp operates as the diversified bank holding company in the United States. The company operates through Multi-family Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Warehousing, and Banking segments. The Multi-family Mortgage Banking segment originates and services government sponsored mortgages for multi-family and healthcare facilities. The Mortgage Warehousing segment funds agency eligible residential loans, including origination, purchase, and sale in the secondary market, as well as commercial loans to non-depository financial institutions. The Banking segment offers a range of financial products and services to consumers and businesses, such as various types of deposit products comprising checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and time deposit accounts; and multi-family construction and bridge, commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, residential mortgage, and consumer loan products. This segment also engages in the agricultural lending, small business administration lending, single-family mortgage lending, and correspondent lending and servicing businesses. It operates 16 branches in various states, including Indiana, Illinois, Florida, New York, and Minnesota. Merchants Bancorp was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Merchants Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.52.
PE Ratio
Merchants Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.88 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 16.67%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Merchants Bancorp’s stock is valued at $26.60 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $31.36 and way above its 52-week low of $21.50.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.4%, now sitting on 437.41M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Merchants Bancorp’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $24.55 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $25.56.
Sales Growth
Merchants Bancorp’s sales growth is 57.1% for the current quarter and 7.2% for the next.
