(VIANEWS) – LeMaitre Vascular (LMAT), Laureate Education (LAUR), iRadimed Corporation (IRMD) 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. LeMaitre Vascular (LMAT)
22.7% sales growth and 9.31% return on equity
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. designs, markets, sells, services, and supports medical devices and implants for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease worldwide. It offers angioscope, a fiberoptic catheter used for viewing the lumen of a blood vessel; embolectomy catheters to remove blood clots from arteries or veins; occlusion catheters that temporarily occlude the blood flow; perfusion catheters to perfuse the blood and other fluids into the vasculature; and thrombectomy catheters, which features a silicone balloon for removing thrombi in the venous system. The company also provides carotid shunts that temporarily shunt the blood to the brain during the removal of plaque from the carotid artery in a carotid endarterectomy surgery; powered phlebectomy devices to remove varicose veins; and radiopaque tape, a medical-grade tape applied to the skin that enables interventionists to cross-refer between the inside and the outside of a patient's body, and allows them to locate tributaries or lesions beneath the skin. In addition, it offers remote endarterectomy devices to remove plaque from arteries in the leg; valvulotomes, which cut valves in the saphenous vein to function as an artery to carry blood past diseased arteries to the lower leg or the foot; and vascular grafts to bypass or replace diseased arteries. Further, the company provides vascular patches, which are used for closure of vessels after surgical intervention; closure systems to attach vessels to one another with titanium clips instead of sutures; and surgical glue. It markets its products through a direct sales force and distributors. The company was formerly known as Vascutech, Inc. and changed its name to LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. in April 2001. LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LeMaitre Vascular has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.13.
PE Ratio
LeMaitre Vascular has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.37 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 9.31%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 15, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1%.
2. Laureate Education (LAUR)
19.7% sales growth and 10.09% return on equity
Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. The company provides its services in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Laureate Education has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.61.
PE Ratio
Laureate Education has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.8 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 10.09%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Laureate Education’s EBITDA is 1.98.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 19.9%, now sitting on 1.36B for the twelve trailing months.
3. iRadimed Corporation (IRMD)
14.6% sales growth and 21.77% return on equity
IRADIMED CORPORATION develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible medical devices, and related accessories and services in the United States and internationally. It offers MRidium MRI compatible intravenous (IV) infusion pump system with associated disposable IV tubing sets; and MRI compatible patient vital signs monitoring system. The company also provides non-magnetic IV poles, wireless remote displays/controls, side car pump modules, dose error reduction systems, and SpO2 monitoring with sensors and accessories. It serves hospitals, acute care facilities, and outpatient imaging centers. The company sells its products through direct field sales representatives, regional sales directors, clinical support representatives, and independent distributors. IRADIMED CORPORATION was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Winter Springs, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, iRadimed Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
iRadimed Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.7 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 21.77%.
4. Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE)
11.7% sales growth and 41.87% return on equity
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes nonalcoholic beverages primarily products of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States. The company offers sparkling beverages, such as sparling beverages; and still beverages, including energy products, as well as noncarbonated beverages comprising bottled water, ready to drink coffee and tea, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. It also sells its products to other Coca-Cola bottlers; and post-mix products that are dispensed through equipment, which mixes the fountain syrup with carbonated or still water enabling fountain retailers to sell finished products to consumers in cups or glasses. In addition, the company distributes products for various other beverage brands that include Dr Pepper and Monster Energy. It sells and distributes its products directly to grocery stores, mass merchandise stores, club stores, convenience stores, and drug stores; and restaurants, schools, amusement parks, and recreational facilities, as well as through vending machine outlets. The company was formerly known as Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and changed its name to Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. in January 2019. Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $50.82.
PE Ratio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.1 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 41.87%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Coca-Cola Consolidated is 15200 which is 62.57% below its average volume of 40617.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Coca-Cola Consolidated’s EBITDA is 1.
Moving Average
Coca-Cola Consolidated’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $669.20 and way above its 200-day moving average of $587.09.
5. Beacon Roofing Supply (BECN)
6% sales growth and 18.09% return on equity
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes residential and non-residential roofing materials, and complementary building products to contractors, home builders, building owners, lumberyards, and retailers. It offers pitched roofing and low slope roof products; gutters and sidings; building materials, such as lumber and composite, skylights and window, plywood and OSB, decking and railing, and HVAC products; and foam board, spray foam, roll, batt, mineral wool, fiberglass, and commercial insulation products, as well as radiant barriers and blown-in insulation and equipment. The company also provides above grade and below grade membranes and coatings, deck and floor coatings, plaza deck waterproofing products, damp proofing coatings, and air and vapor barriers; tools and equipment, including power and hand tools, ladders and scaffolding, air tools and compressors, nails, screws and fasteners, generators, work wear and safety gear, job site supplies, tool bags and belts, welding and soldering, cleaning supplies, drill bits, and saw blades; and solar panels, mounting hardware, inverters, and storage and batteries. As of December 21, 2022, it operated approximately 470 branches in 50 states of the United States and 6 provinces in Canada. Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Beacon Roofing Supply has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.1.
PE Ratio
Beacon Roofing Supply has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.17 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 18.09%.
6. First Business Financial Services (FBIZ)
5.5% sales growth and 14.66% return on equity
First Business Financial Services, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Business Bank that provides commercial banking products and services for small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals, and high net worth individuals. The company offers deposit products, such as non-interest-bearing transaction accounts, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, and certificates of deposit, as well as credit cards. It also provides loan products, including commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, small business administration loans, and direct financing leases, as well as consumer and other loans comprising home equity, first and second mortgage, and other personal loans for professional and executive clients. The company offers commercial lending, asset-based lending, equipment financing, accounts receivable financing, vendor financing, floorplan financing, treasury management services, and company retirement plans; trust and estate administration, financial planning, investment management, and private banking services; and investment portfolio administrative, asset-liability management, and asset-liability management process validation services for other financial institutions. First Business Financial Services, Inc. was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.46.
PE Ratio
First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.05 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%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 3, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.91 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.93%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Business Financial Services is 7547 which is 48.94% below its average volume of 14782.
Moving Average
First Business Financial Services’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $31.93 and below its 200-day moving average of $32.35.
