(VIANEWS) – Li Auto (LI), Xylem (XYL), Sotherly Hotels (SOHO) 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)
107.6% 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 176.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $176.91 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%.
Moving Average
Li Auto’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $37.06 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $31.10.
Sales Growth
Li Auto’s sales growth is 108.5% for the ongoing quarter and 107.6% for the next.
2. Xylem (XYL)
37.4% sales growth and 5.37% return on equity
Xylem Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and servicing of engineered products and solutions for the water and wastewater applications in the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment offers various products, including water, storm water, and wastewater pumps; controls and systems; filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment equipment; and mobile dewatering equipment and rental services under the Flygt, Godwin, Sanitaire, Leopold, Wedeco, and Xylem Vue brand names for the transportation and treatment of water. The Applied Water segment provides pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems under the Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet brand names for residential and commercial building services, and industrial water applications. The Measurement & Control Solutions segment offers smart meters, networked communication devices, data analytics, test equipment, controls, sensor devices, software and managed services, and critical infrastructure services; and software and services, including cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring and data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions, as well as testing equipment. This segment sells its products under the Pure Technologies, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI brand names. The company markets and sells its products through a network of direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. Xylem Inc. was formerly known as ITT WCO, Inc. and changed its name to Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Xylem Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Xylem has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.45.
PE Ratio
Xylem has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 41.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $41.72 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 5.37%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 26.2%, now sitting on 6.06B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Xylem is 1627680 which is 5.21% above its average volume of 1546980.
Previous days news about Xylem(XYL)
- Here's why you should hold on to xylem (xyl) stock right now. According to Zacks on Thursday, 23 November, "In the first nine months of 2023, Xylem paid dividends of $219 million, up 34.4% year over year. "
3. Sotherly Hotels (SOHO)
14.4% sales growth and 20.21% return on equity
Sotherly Hotels Inc. is a self-managed and self-administered lodging REIT focused on the acquisition, renovation, upbranding and repositioning of upscale to upper-upscale full-service hotels in the Southern United States. Currently, the Company's portfolio consists of investments in twelve hotel properties, comprising 3,156 rooms, as well as interests in two condominium hotels and their associated rental programs. The Company owns hotels that operate under the Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Marriott International, Inc. brands, as well as independent hotels. Sotherly Hotels Inc. was organized in 2004 and is headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sotherly Hotels has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.08.
PE Ratio
Sotherly Hotels has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.38 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 20.21%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Sotherly Hotels is 34818 which is 40.42% below its average volume of 58448.
4. Humana (HUM)
11.4% sales growth and 18.04% return on equity
Humana Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health and well-being company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It also has a contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition prescription drug plan program; and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible, and long-term support services benefits. In addition, the company provides commercial fully insured medical and specialty health insurance benefits comprising dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental health benefits, as well as administrative services only products to individuals and employer groups; military services, such as TRICARE T2017 East Region contract; and engages in the operations of PBM business. Further, it offers pharmacy solutions, provider services, and home solutions services, such as home health and other services to its health plan members, as well as to third parties. Humana Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Humana has a trailing twelve months EPS of $24.18.
PE Ratio
Humana has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.32 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 18.04%.
Sales Growth
Humana’s sales growth is 13.8% for the present quarter and 11.4% for the next.
Moving Average
Humana’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $497.03 and above its 200-day moving average of $491.10.
5. Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V. (BWMX)
8.3% sales growth and 80.96% return on equity
Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. operates as a direct-to-consumer company. It operates through two segments, The Home Organization Products (Betterware or BWM); and The Beauty and Personal Care Products (JAFRA). The Betterware or BWM segment provides a portfolio of products comprising kitchen and food preservation; home solutions; bedroom; bathroom; laundry and cleaning; and technology and mobility. The JAFRA segment offers beauty and personal care products, such as fragrances; colors comprising cosmetics; skin care products; and toiletries. Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. sells its products through catalogues, as well as distributes through a network of distributors, associates, leaders, and consultants to the end customers in Mexico and the United States. The company is headquartered in El Arenal, Mexico. Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Ebc Holdings, Inc.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.37.
PE Ratio
Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.76 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 80.96%.
Moving Average
Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V.’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $16.18 and above its 200-day moving average of $12.90.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 3200% and 35.5%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V.’s stock is valued at $13.37 at 19:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $18.44 and way higher than its 52-week low of $6.26.
6. Regency Centers Corporation (REG)
5.1% sales growth and 5.59% return on equity
Regency Centers is the preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in affluent and densely populated trade areas. Our portfolio includes thriving properties merchandised with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and best-in-class retailers that connect to their neighborhoods, communities, and customers. Operating as a fully integrated real estate company, Regency Centers is a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Regency Centers Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.12.
PE Ratio
Regency Centers Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.51 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 5.59%.
Sales Growth
Regency Centers Corporation’s sales growth is 5.6% for the ongoing quarter and 5.1% for the next.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 12, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.68 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.43%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Regency Centers Corporation is 671582 which is 37.55% below its average volume of 1075520.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Regency Centers Corporation’s EBITDA is 12.23.
