(VIANEWS) – Li Auto (LI), Extra Space Storage (EXR), Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO) 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)
90.4% 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 152.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $152.5 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. Extra Space Storage (EXR)
29.3% sales growth and 22.19% return on equity
Extra Space Storage Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a self-administered and self-managed REIT and a member of the S&P 500. As of June 30, 2023, the Company owned and/or operated 2,438 self-storage stores in 41 states and Washington, D.C. The Company's stores comprise approximately 1.7 million units and approximately 184.0 million square feet of rentable space. With the completed Life Storage Merger on July 20, 2023, Extra Space currently has over 3,500 locations under the Extra Space, Life Storage and Storage Express brands, and it is the largest operator of self-storage properties in the United States. The Company offers customers a wide selection of conveniently located and secure storage units across the country, including boat storage, RV storage and business storage.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Extra Space Storage has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.12.
PE Ratio
Extra Space Storage has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.12 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 22.19%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Extra Space Storage’s EBITDA is 71.42.
Sales Growth
Extra Space Storage’s sales growth is 42.9% for the present quarter and 29.3% for the next.
Moving Average
Extra Space Storage’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $123.93 and way under its 200-day moving average of $145.03.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.1%, now sitting on 2.07B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Extra Space Storage(EXR)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 26 October, "Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust – Other sector might want to consider either Boston Properties (BXP Quick QuoteBXP – Free Report) or Extra Space Storage (EXR Quick QuoteEXR – Free Report) . ", "Boston Properties has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Extra Space Storage has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 26 October, "One other stock from the broader Zacks Finance sector, Extra Space Storage (EXR Quick QuoteEXR – Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2023. "
3. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO)
22.8% sales growth and 9.19% return on equity
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, manages, and operates water production and water treatment plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and the United States. The company operates through four segments: Retail, Bulk, Services, and Manufacturing. It uses reverse osmosis technology to produce potable water from seawater. The company produces and supplies water to end-users, including residential, commercial, and government customers, as well as government-owned distributors. It also provides design, engineering, construction, procurement, and management services for desalination projects and water treatment plants, as well as management and engineering services relating to municipal water distribution and treatment. In addition, the company manufactures and services a range of water-related products, including reverse osmosis desalination equipment, membrane separation equipment, filtration equipment, piping systems, vessels, and custom fabricated components; and provides design, engineering, consulting, management, inspection, training, and equipment maintenance services for commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, as well as desalination and wastewater treatment. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.94.
PE Ratio
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.91 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 9.19%.
4. The Descartes Systems Group (DSGX)
16.9% sales growth and 10.28% return on equity
The Descartes Systems Group Inc. provides cloud-based logistics and supply chain management business process solutions that focuses on enhancing the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses worldwide. Its Logistics Technology platform offers a range of modular, cloud-based, and interoperable web and wireless logistics management applications, which unites a community of logistics-focused parties, allowing them to transact business. The company provides a suite of solutions that include routing, mobile and telematics; transportation management and e-commerce enablement; customs and regulatory compliance; trade data; global logistics network services; and broker and forwarder enterprise systems. It offers its customers to use its modular, software-as-a-service, and data solutions to route, schedule, track, and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate, and execute shipments; rate, audit, and pay transportation invoices; access and analyze global trade data; research and perform trade tariff and duty calculations; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and various other logistics processes. The company also provides cloud-based ecommerce warehouse management solutions; consulting, implementation, and training services; and maintenance and support services. It primarily focuses on serving transportation providers, logistics service providers, and distribution-intensive companies, as well as manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and mobile business service providers. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.28%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 9.7% and 2.9%, respectively.
Sales Growth
The Descartes Systems Group’s sales growth for the next quarter is 16.9%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.6%, now sitting on 526.62M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
The Descartes Systems Group’s stock is valued at $0.00 at 01:22 EST, under its 52-week low of $62.12.
5. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A)
14.6% sales growth and 17.12% return on equity
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the insurance, freight rail transportation, and utility businesses worldwide. It provides property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurance and reinsurance; and operates railroad systems in North America. The company also generates, transmits, stores, and distributes electricity from natural gas, coal, wind, solar, hydroelectric, nuclear, and geothermal sources; operates natural gas distribution and storage facilities, interstate pipelines, liquefied natural gas facilities, and compressor and meter stations; and holds interest in coal mining assets. In addition, the company manufactures boxed chocolates and other confectionery products; specialty chemicals, metal cutting tools, and components for aerospace and power generation applications; flooring products; insulation, roofing, and engineered products; building and engineered components; paints and coatings; and bricks and masonry products, as well as offers manufactured and site-built home construction, and related lending and financial services. Further, it provides recreational vehicles, apparel and footwear products, jewelry, and custom picture framing products, as well as alkaline batteries; castings, forgings, fasteners/fastener systems, aerostructures, and precision components; and cobalt, nickel, and titanium alloys. Additionally, the company distributes televisions and information; franchises and services quick service restaurants; distributes electronic components; and offers logistics services, grocery and foodservice distribution services, and professional aviation training and shared aircraft ownership programs. It also retails automobiles; furniture, bedding, and accessories; household appliances, electronics, and computers; jewelry, watches, crystal, china, stemware, flatware, gifts, and collectibles; kitchenware; and motorcycle clothing and equipment. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Berkshire Hathaway has a trailing twelve months EPS of $59429.6.
PE Ratio
Berkshire Hathaway has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.47 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 17.12%.
Previous days news about Berkshire Hathaway(BRK-A)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 26 October, "Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway recently made another splash, with the conglomerate buying a rough total of 4 million shares and the transaction totaling a sizable $246 million. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 27 October, "Buffett and his business partner, Charlie Munger, managed to register more than 20% CAGR for Berkshire Hathaway from 1965 through 2022. "
6. Sterling Construction Company (STRL)
13.2% sales growth and 23.65% return on equity
Sterling Construction Company, Inc., a construction company, engages in the heavy civil, specialty services, and residential construction activities primarily in the southern United States, the Rocky Mountain states, California, and Hawaii. The company undertakes various heavy civil construction projects, including highways, roads, bridges, airfields, ports, light rail, water, wastewater and storm drainage systems for the departments of transportation in various states, regional transit authorities, airport authorities, port authorities, water authorities, and railroads. It offers specialty services such as foundations for multi-family homes, parking structures, and other commercial concrete projects for blue-chip end users in the e-commerce, data center, distribution center and warehousing, energy, mixed use, and multi-family sectors. The company also undertakes concrete foundations for single-family homes. In addition, it provides surveying, clearing and grubbing, erosion control, grading, grassing, site excavation, storm drainage, sanitary sewer and water main installation, drilling and blasting, curb and gutter, paving, concrete work, and landfill services. The company was formerly known as Oakhurst Company, Inc. and changed its name to Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in November 2001. Sterling Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sterling Construction Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.6.
PE Ratio
Sterling Construction Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.14 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 23.65%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Sterling Construction Company’s EBITDA is 25.9.
7. Expedia Group (EXPE)
12% sales growth and 27.22% return on equity
Expedia Group, Inc. operates as an online travel company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through Retail, B2B, and trivago segments. Its brand portfolio includes Brand Expedia, a full-service online travel brand with localized websites; Hotels.com for marketing and distributing lodging accommodations; Vrbo, an online marketplace for the alternative accommodations; Orbitz; Travelocity; Wotif Group; CheapTickets; ebookers; Expedia; Hotwire; CarRentals.com; Classic Vacations; and Expedia Cruise. The company's brand portfolio also comprises Expedia Partner Solutions, that offers private label and co-branded products through third-party websites; and Egencia that provides travel services to businesses and corporate customers. In addition, its brand portfolio consists of Trivago, a hotel metasearch website, which send referrals to online travel companies and travel service providers from hotel metasearch websites. Further, the company provides loyalty programs, hotel accommodations and alternative accommodations, and advertising and media services. It serves leisure and corporate travelers, that includes travel agencies, tour operators, travel supplier direct websites and call centers, consolidators and wholesalers of travel products and services, online portals and search websites, travel metasearch websites, mobile travel applications, and social media websites, as well as traditional consumer ecommerce and group buying websites. The company was formerly known as Expedia, Inc. and changed its name to Expedia Group, Inc. in March 2018. Expedia Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Expedia Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.68.
PE Ratio
Expedia Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.6 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 27.22%.
Moving Average
Expedia Group’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $104.54 and under its 200-day moving average of $104.25.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Expedia Group’s stock is valued at $94.31 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $124.95 and way above its 52-week low of $82.39.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Expedia Group’s EBITDA is 22.65.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 23.2% and 47.6%, respectively.
8. LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA)
9.1% sales growth and 59.29% return on equity
LPL Financial Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial advisors at financial institutions in the United States. Its brokerage offerings include variable and fixed annuities, mutual funds, equities, retirement and education savings plans, fixed income, and insurance, as well as alternative investments, such as non-traded real estate investment trusts and business development companies. The company also provides advisory platforms that provide access to mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, stocks, bonds, certain option strategies, unit investment trusts, and institutional money managers and no-load multi-manager variable annuities. In addition, it offers money market programs; and retirement solutions for commission-and fee-based services that allow advisors to provide brokerage services, consultation, and advice to retirement plan sponsors. Further, the company provides other services comprising tools and services that enable advisors to maintain and grow their practices; trust, investment management oversight, and custodial services to trusts for estates and families, as well as insurance brokerage general agency services; and technology products, such as proposal generation, investment analytics, and portfolio modeling. The company was formerly known as LPL Investment Holdings Inc. and changed its name to LPL Financial Holdings Inc. in June 2012. LPL Financial Holdings Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in San Diego, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LPL Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $14.7.
PE Ratio
LPL Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.79 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 59.29%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 9, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.53%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 21.1%, now sitting on 9.38B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for LPL Financial Holdings is 363829 which is 35.38% below its average volume of 563042.
Sales Growth
LPL Financial Holdings’s sales growth is 16.4% for the ongoing quarter and 9.1% for the next.
Previous days news about LPL Financial Holdings(LPLA)
- LPL financial holdings inc. (lpla) tops Q3 earnings and revenue estimates. According to Zacks on Thursday, 26 October, "While LPL Financial Holdings Inc. Has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors’ minds is: what’s next for the stock?", "Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for LPL Financial Holdings Inc. Mixed. "
- LPL financial holdings inc. (lpla) reports Q3 earnings: what key metrics have to say. According to Zacks on Thursday, 26 October, "For the quarter ended September 2023, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA Quick QuoteLPLA – Free Report) reported revenue of $2.52 billion, up 16.6% over the same period last year. ", "Here is how LPL Financial Holdings Inc. performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:"
- According to Zacks on Friday, 27 October, "LPL Financial Holdings Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | LPL Financial Holdings Inc. Quote"
