(VIANEWS) – Li Auto (LI), EQT Corporation (EQT), FTI Consulting (FCN) 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)
65% sales growth and 22.33% return on equity
Li Auto Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the energy vehicle market in the People's Republic of China. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles. The company's product line comprises MPVs and sport utility 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 $1.54.
PE Ratio
Li Auto has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.24 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 22.33%.
Moving Average
Li Auto’s value is way under its 50-day moving average of $33.12 and way below its 200-day moving average of $35.83.
Previous days news about Li Auto(LI)
- According to FXStreet on Tuesday, 2 April, "Nio has been competing with fellow EV makers like BYD (BYDDY)and Li Auto (LI) to cut prices on their models over the past few months, but on Monday Tesla surprised some observers by raising prices in both the US and China on select models."
2. EQT Corporation (EQT)
38.4% sales growth and 13.35% return on equity
EQT Corporation operates as a natural gas production company in the United States. As of December 31, 2021, it had 25.0 trillion cubic feet of proved natural gas, natural gas liquids, and crude oil reserves across approximately 2.0 million gross acres, including 1.7 million gross acres in the Marcellus play. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EQT Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.26.
PE Ratio
EQT Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.67 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 13.35%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
EQT Corporation’s stock is valued at $36.92 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $45.23 and way higher than its 52-week low of $30.84.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.63 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.71%.
3. FTI Consulting (FCN)
8% sales growth and 15.01% return on equity
FTI Consulting, Inc. provides business advisory services to manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes worldwide. The company operates through five segments: Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, Economic Consulting, Technology, and Strategic Communications. Its Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment provides business transformation, transactions, and turnaround and restructuring services. The company's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment offers. construction and environmental solution, data and analytics, dispute, health solution, and risk and investigation services. Its Economic Consulting segment provides. antitrust and competition economic, financial economic, and international arbitration services. The company's Technology segment offers corporate legal operation; e-discovery and expertise; and information governance, privacy, and security services. Its Strategic Communications segment provides corporate reputation, financial communication, and public affairs services. The company serves aerospace and defense, agriculture, airlines and aviation, automotive and industrial, construction, energy, power and products, environmental solutions, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, gaming and leisure, insurance, mining, private equity, public sector, real estate, retail and consumer products, telecom, media and technology, and transportation and logistics industries. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FTI Consulting has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.7.
PE Ratio
FTI Consulting has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.71 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 15.01%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
FTI Consulting’s EBITDA is 61.8.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 39.6% and 18.3%, respectively.
Moving Average
FTI Consulting’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $202.22 and above its 200-day moving average of $197.77.
4. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
7.3% sales growth and 5.88% return on equity
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Commercial and Residential Lending, Infrastructure Lending, Property, and Investing and Servicing segments. The Commercial and Residential Lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as other real estate and real estate-related debt investments, include distressed or non-performing loans. The Infrastructure lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages infrastructure debt investments. The Property segment engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, such as multifamily properties and commercial properties subject to net leases, that are held for investment. The Investing and Servicing segment manages and works out problem assets; acquires and manages unrated, investment grade, and non-investment grade rated CMBS comprising subordinated interests of securitization and re-securitization transactions; originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions; and acquires commercial real estate assets that include properties acquired from CMBS trusts. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.07.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.06 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 5.88%.
5. CubeSmart (CUBE)
5.2% sales growth and 14.27% return on equity
CubeSmart is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The Company's self-storage properties are designed to offer affordable, easily accessible and secure storage space for residential and commercial customers. According to the 2020 Self-Storage Almanac, CubeSmart is one of the top three owners and operators of self-storage properties in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CubeSmart has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.82.
PE Ratio
CubeSmart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.4 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 14.27%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.7%, now sitting on 1.05B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
CubeSmart’s EBITDA is 71.52.
Moving Average
CubeSmart’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $43.98 and above its 200-day moving average of $42.09.
