(VIANEWS) – LGI Homes (LGIH), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) 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. LGI Homes (LGIH)
40.2% sales growth and 12.61% return on equity
LGI Homes, Inc. designs, constructs, and sells homes in the United States. It offers entry-level homes, such as detached and attached homes, and move-up homes under the LGI Homes brand name; and luxury series homes under the Terrata Homes brand name. As of December 31, 2020, it owned 113 communities. The company serves in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, Tennessee, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Alabama, California, Oregon, Nevada, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. LGI Homes, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LGI Homes has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.35.
PE Ratio
LGI Homes has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.21 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 12.61%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for LGI Homes is 117872 which is 37.54% below its average volume of 188745.
2. Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)
27.5% sales growth and 23.71% return on equity
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. operates as a cruise company worldwide. The company operates cruises under the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises brands, which comprise a range of itineraries. As of February 13, 2023, it operated 64 ships. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Royal Caribbean Cruises has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.28.
PE Ratio
Royal Caribbean Cruises has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.98 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 23.71%.
3. CNA Financial Corporation (CNA)
10.3% sales growth and 10.85% return on equity
CNA Financial Corporation provides commercial property and casualty insurance products primarily in the United States. It operates through Specialty, Commercial, International, Life & Group, and Corporate & Other segments. The company offers professional liability coverages and risk management services to various professional firms, including architects, real estate agents, and accounting and law firms; directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary, and fidelity coverages to small and mid-size firms, public and privately held firms, and not-for-profit organizations; professional and general liability, as well as associated standard property and casualty coverages for healthcare industry; surety and fidelity bonds; and warranty and alternative risks products. It also provides property insurance products, such as property, marine, boiler, and machinery coverages; casualty insurance products comprising workers' compensation, general and product liability, commercial auto, and umbrella coverages; specialized loss-sensitive insurance programs and total risk management services; and run-off long term care policies. In addition, the company offers long-tail exposures comprising commercial automobile liability, workers compensation, general and medical professional liability, other professional and management liability, and assumed reinsurance run-off and products liability; and short-tail exposures, such as property, commercial automobile physical damage, marine, surety, and warranty. It markets its products through independent agents, brokers, and general underwriters to small, medium, and large businesses; insurance companies; associations; professionals; and other groups in the marine, oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, life science, property, financial services, healthcare, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. CNA Financial Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Loews Corporation.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CNA Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.63.
PE Ratio
CNA Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.08 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 10.85%.
Previous days news about CNA Financial Corporation(CNA)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 2 November, "Of the insurance industry players that have reported third-quarter results so far, W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB Quick QuoteWRB – Free Report) and CNA Financial Corporation (CNA Quick QuoteCNA – Free Report) beat the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings."
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 2 November, "One industry peer that looks good is CNA Financial Corporation (CNA Quick QuoteCNA – Free Report) . ", "Shares of CNA Financial Corporation have gained 5.5% over the past month, and currently trade at a forward P/E of 9.28X and a P/CF of 11.38X."
4. Eaton Corporation (ETN)
9.2% sales growth and 15.79% return on equity
Eaton Corporation plc operates as a power management company worldwide. The company's Electrical Americas and Electrical Global segment provides electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, residential products, single and three phase power quality and connectivity products, wiring devices, circuit protection products, utility power distribution products, power reliability equipment, and services, as well as hazardous duty electrical equipment, emergency lighting, fire detection, explosion-proof instrumentation, and structural support systems. Its Aerospace segment offers pumps, motors, hydraulic power units, hoses and fittings, and electro-hydraulic pumps; valves, cylinders, electronic controls, electromechanical actuators, sensors, aircraft flap and slat systems, and nose wheel steering systems; hose, thermoplastic tubing products, fittings, adapters, couplings, and sealing and ducting products; air-to-air refueling systems, fuel pumps, fuel inerting products, sensors, and adapters and regulators; oxygen generation system, payload carriages, and thermal management products; and wiring connectors and cables, as well as hydraulic and bag filters, strainers and cartridges, and golf grips for manufacturers of commercial and military aircraft, and related after-market customers, as well as industrial applications. The company's Vehicle segment offers transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, locking and limited slip differentials, transmission controls, and fuel vapor components for the vehicle industry. Its eMobility segment provides voltage inverters, converters, fuses, onboard chargers, circuit protection units, vehicle controls, power distribution systems, fuel tank isolation valves, and commercial vehicle hybrid systems. Eaton Corporation plc was founded in 1911 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eaton Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.48.
PE Ratio
Eaton Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.89 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 15.79%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 2, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.44 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.76%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Eaton Corporation’s stock is valued at $216.08 at 10:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $240.44 and way above its 52-week low of $146.76.
5. United Airlines (UAL)
8.2% sales growth and 41.61% return on equity
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, training, and maintenance services for third parties. The company was formerly known as United Continental Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in June 2019. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Airlines has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.64.
PE Ratio
United Airlines has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.34 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 41.61%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for United Airlines is 8174820 which is 20.85% above its average volume of 6764260.
Previous days news about United Airlines(UAL)
- According to MarketWatch on Wednesday, 1 November, "Wall Street has also started to consider the financial impact Ozempic might have on airlines, like United Airlines Holdings , which could have lower fuel costs in the future, and snack food makers, like Mondelez International , which could see lower demand for their products. ", "It was the union’s first simultaneous strike against all three companies and marked a new period of labor activism in the U.S. that has included big union wins at companies like UPS and United Airlines ."
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 2 November, "In a bid to modernize its fleet, SkyWest inked a deal with United Airlines (UAL Quick QuoteUAL – Free Report) for 19 new E175 jets under contract. "
- The zacks analyst blog highlights jetblue airways, spirit airlines, delta air lines, skywest and United Airlines. According to Zacks on Friday, 3 November, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: JetBlue Airways (JBLU Quick QuoteJBLU – Free Report) , Spirit Airlines (SAVE Quick QuoteSAVE – Free Report) , Delta Air Lines (DAL Quick QuoteDAL – Free Report) , SkyWest’s (SKYW Quick QuoteSKYW – Free Report) and United Airlines (UAL Quick QuoteUAL – Free Report) .", "In a bid to modernize its fleet, SkyWest inked a deal with United Airlines for 19 new E175 jets under contract. "
