(VIANEWS) – Li Auto (LI), Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), Stantec (STN) 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)
110.9% sales growth and 12.89% 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 137.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $137.57 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 12.89%.
Sales Growth
Li Auto’s sales growth is 116.7% for the present quarter and 110.9% for the next.
2. Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
24.4% sales growth and 88.07% return on equity
Novo Nordisk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Diabetes and Obesity Care, and Rare Disease. The Diabetes and Obesity care segment provides products for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and other emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment offers products in the areas of rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company also provides insulin pens, growth hormone pens, and injection needles. In addition, it offers smart solutions for diabetes treatment, such as smart insulin pens and Dose Check, an insulin dose guidance application. The company has a collaboration agreement with Aspen Pharmaceuticals to produce insulin products. Novo Nordisk A/S was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Novo Nordisk A/S has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.68.
PE Ratio
Novo Nordisk A/S has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 46.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $46.37 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 88.07%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 18, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.03 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.83%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Novo Nordisk A/S’s stock is valued at $124.27 at 10:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $124.64 and way above its 52-week low of $67.66.
3. Stantec (STN)
14.4% sales growth and 14.18% return on equity
Stantec Inc. provides e professional services in the areas of infrastructure and facilities to the public and private sectors clients in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. It also offers planning and design consulting services to clients in residential, logistics, retail, infrastructure, energy, higher education, and urban regeneration sectors; architectural and interior design, and planning services in the science and technology, commercial workplace, higher education, residential, and hospitality markets. In addition, it provides transportation planning and engineering services; project delivery consultancy services for mining, resources, and industrial infrastructure projects; and paleontological and archaeological services for the rail, transportation, water, and power and energy sectors. Further, the company offers environmental and cultural resource compliance services, as well as serves science and technology, commercial workplace, higher education, residential, and hospitality markets. Additionally, it is involved in the design, development, and delivery of sustainable projects; and design, construction administration, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation activities. The company was formerly known as Stanley Technology Group Inc. and changed its name to Stantec Inc. in October 1998. Stantec Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stantec has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Stantec has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.67 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 14.18%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Stantec’s stock is valued at $79.95 at 10:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $82.50 and way higher than its 52-week low of $52.25.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Stantec’s EBITDA is 37.89.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.5%, now sitting on 4.95B for the twelve trailing months.
4. NV5 Global (NVEE)
13.9% sales growth and 5.92% return on equity
NV5 Global, Inc. provides professional and technical engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, utility services, construction, real estate, and environmental markets in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Infrastructure; Building, Technology & Sciences; and Geospatial Solutions. The company offers site selection and planning, design, water resources, transportation, structural engineering, land development, surveying, power delivery, building code compliance, and other services; and construction materials testing and engineering, geotechnical engineering and consulting, and forensic consulting services. It also provides governmental outsourcing and consulting, and technical outsourcing services; and geospatial data analytic and mapping services. In addition, the company offers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design; commissioning; energy performance, management, and optimization; building program management; acoustical design consulting; and audiovisual–security and surveillance–information technology–data center services, as well as energy services. Further, it provides various services, such as investigating and analyzing environmental conditions, and recommending corrective measures and procedures; occupational health and safety services; radiation exposure and protection, and nuclear safety and industrial hygiene analyses services; hydrogeological modeling and environmental programs; water resource planning, monitoring, and environmental management of wastewater facilities; solid waste landfill investigations; permitting and compliance; storm water pollution; environmental impact statement support; agricultural waste management and permitting; and wetland evaluations. The company was formerly known as NV5 Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to NV5 Global, Inc. in December 2015. NV5 Global, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NV5 Global has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.76.
PE Ratio
NV5 Global has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 39.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $39.96 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 5.92%.
5. Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG)
11% sales growth and 19.74% return on equity
Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, operates as an energy company primarily in Mid-Atlantic United States. The company operates through PSE&G and PSEG Power. The PSE&G segment transmits electricity; distributes electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, as well as invests in solar generation projects, and energy efficiency and related programs; and offers appliance services and repairs. As of December 31, 2022, it had electric transmission and distribution system of 25,000 circuit miles and 864,000 poles; 55 switching stations with an installed capacity of 39,653 megavolt-amperes (MVA), and 235 substations with an installed capacity of 9,735 MVA; four electric distribution headquarters and five electric sub-headquarters; and 18,000 miles of gas mains, 12 gas distribution headquarters, two sub-headquarters, and one meter shop, as well as 56 natural gas metering and regulating stations. Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated was incorporated in 1985 and is based in Newark, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Public Service Enterprise Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.61.
PE Ratio
Public Service Enterprise Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.68 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 19.74%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Public Service Enterprise Group’s EBITDA is 81.94.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Public Service Enterprise Group’s stock is valued at $59.92 at 10:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $65.46 and way above its 52-week low of $53.71.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.1%, now sitting on 11.77B for the twelve trailing months.
6. Gartner (IT)
6.5% sales growth and 194.28% return on equity
Gartner, Inc. operates as a research and advisory company in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Research, Conferences, and Consulting. The Research segment delivers its research primarily through a subscription service that include on-demand access to published research content, data and benchmarks, and direct access to a network of research experts. The Conferences segment offers business professionals in an organization the opportunity to learn, share, and network. The Consulting segment offers market research, custom analysis, and on-the-ground support services. This segment also offers actionable solutions for IT-related priorities, including IT cost optimization, digital transformation, and IT sourcing optimization. Gartner, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gartner has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.08.
PE Ratio
Gartner has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.49 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 194.28%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Gartner’s EBITDA is 6.22.
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7. Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)
5.2% sales growth and 10.86% return on equity
Sierra Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company accepts various deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market demand accounts, time deposits, retirement accounts, and sweep accounts. Its loan products include agricultural, commercial, consumer, real estate, construction, and mortgage loans. The company also offers automated teller machines; electronic point-of-sale payment alternatives; online and automated telephone banking services; and remote deposit capture and automated payroll services for business customers. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 35 full-service branches, an online branch, a loan production office, an agricultural credit center, and an SBA center. Sierra Bancorp was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Porterville, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.36.
PE Ratio
Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.2 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 10.86%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 30, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.92%.
Moving Average
Sierra Bancorp’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $21.05 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $19.06.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.1%, now sitting on 139.12M for the twelve trailing months.
