(VIANEWS) – Li Auto (LI), Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL), Ares Management L.P. (ARES) 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. Li Auto (LI)
91.3% sales growth and 4.06% return on equity
Li Auto Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells new energy vehicles in the People's Republic of China. The company provides Li ONE and Li L series smart electric vehicles. It also offers sales and after sales management, and technology development and corporate management services, as well as purchases manufacturing equipment. The company offers its products through online and offline channels. The company was formerly known as Leading Ideal Inc. and changed its name to Li Auto Inc. in July 2020. Li Auto Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Li Auto has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.23.
PE Ratio
Li Auto has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 172.63. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $172.63 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 4.06%.
2. Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL)
31% sales growth and 6.1% return on equity
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is a business development company. The fund specializing in investments in middle market, bridge financing, first and second lien debt financing, unsecured and mezzanine loan, mezzanine debt, senior and junior secured debt, expansions, sponsor-led acquisitions, preferred equity, and management buyouts in small and mid-sized companies. It seeks to invest in education services, business services, retail and consumer, healthcare, manufacturing, food and restaurants, construction and engineering. The firm also seeks investment in media, advertising sectors, software, IT services, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, real estate management and development, chemicals, machinery, and internet and direct marketing retail sectors. It invests between $5 million to $75 million principally in the form of one-stop, first lien, and second lien debt investments, which may include an equity co-investment component in companies. The firm invest in companies having enterprise value between $20 million and $150 million and EBITDA between $3 million and $50 million. The fund has a hold size of up to $75 million and may underwrite transactions up to $100 million. It primarily invests in North America. The fund seeks to be a lead investor in its portfolio companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.23.
PE Ratio
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.39 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 6.1%.
3. Ares Management L.P. (ARES)
13.2% sales growth and 16.04% return on equity
Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's Tradable Credit Group segment manages various types of investment funds, such as commingled and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, and publicly traded vehicles and sub-advised funds for retail investors in the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment focuses on majority or shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies. Its Real Estate Group segment invests in new developments and the repositioning of assets, with a focus on control or majority-control investments; and originates and invests in a range of self-originated financing opportunities for middle-market owners and operators of commercial real estate. The firm was previously known as Ares Management, L.P. Ares Management Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with additional offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Ares Management GP LLC is the general partner of the company.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ares Management L.P. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.66.
PE Ratio
Ares Management L.P. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 62.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $62.16 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 16.04%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Ares Management L.P.’s EBITDA is 10.15.
4. Build (BBW)
11.3% sales growth and 50.47% return on equity
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates as a multi-channel retailer of plush animals and related products. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-Consumer, International Franchising, and Commercial. Its merchandise comprises various styles of plush products to be stuffed, pre-stuffed plush products, and sounds and scents that can be added to the stuffed animals, as well as range of clothing, shoes, accessories, and other toy and novelty items. The company operates its stores under the Build-A-Bear Workshop brand name; and sells its products through its e-commerce sites. As of January 30, 2021, it operated 354 stores, including 305 stores in the United States and Canada; and 49 stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and China, as well as 71 franchised stores internationally. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Build has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.46.
PE Ratio
Build has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.64 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 50.47%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Build’s stock is valued at $26.42 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $30.49 and way higher than its 52-week low of $12.47.
Sales Growth
Build’s sales growth for the next quarter is 11.3%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.5%, now sitting on 478.86M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Build is 165139 which is 25.77% below its average volume of 222479.
5. Getty Realty Corporation (GTY)
6.8% sales growth and 8.44% return on equity
Getty Realty Corp. is the leading publicly traded real estate investment trust in the United States specializing in the ownership, leasing and financing of convenience store and gasoline station properties. As of September 30, 2020, the Company owned 896 properties and leased 58 properties from third-party landlords in 35 states across the United States and Washington, D.C.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Getty Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.4.
PE Ratio
Getty Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.56 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 8.44%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Getty Realty Corporation’s stock is valued at $30.18 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $36.49 and way above its 52-week low of $25.49.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 26, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.72 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.7%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Getty Realty Corporation’s EBITDA is 12.77.
