(VIANEWS) – Medpace Holdings (MEDP), Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC), Booking Holdings (BKNG) 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. Medpace Holdings (MEDP)
25.4% sales growth and 79.68% return on equity
Medpace Holdings, Inc. provides clinical research-based drug and medical device development services in North America, Europe, and Asia. It offers a suite of services supporting the clinical development process from Phase I to Phase IV in various therapeutic areas. The company also provides clinical development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries; and development plan design, coordinated central laboratory, project management, regulatory affairs, clinical monitoring, data management and analysis, pharmacovigilance new drug application submissions, and post-marketing clinical support services. In addition, it offers bio-analytical laboratory services, clinical human pharmacology, imaging services, and electrocardiography reading support for clinical trials. Medpace Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Medpace Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.54.
PE Ratio
Medpace Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.74 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 79.68%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Medpace Holdings’s stock is valued at $271.02 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $271.68 and way above its 52-week low of $141.30.
2. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC)
16.7% sales growth and 22.95% return on equity
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation provides credit and related financial services and products to customers the United States. It operates in two segments, Credit as a Service, and Auto Finance. The Credit as a Service segment originates a range of consumer loan products, such as private label and general purpose credit cards originated by lenders through various channels, including retail and healthcare, direct mail solicitation, digital marketing, and partnerships with third parties; and offers credit to their customers for the purchase of various goods and services, including consumer electronics, furniture, elective medical procedures, healthcare, educational services, and home-improvements by partnering with retailers and service providers. In addition, it offers loan servicing, such as risk management and customer service outsourcing for third parties; and engages in testing and investment activities in consumer finance technology platforms. The Auto Finance segment purchases and/or services loans secured by automobiles from or for a pre-qualified network of independent automotive dealers and automotive finance companies in the buy-here, pay-here, and used car business. This segment also provides floor plan financing and installment lending products. Further, the company invests in and services portfolios of credit card receivables. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.45.
PE Ratio
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.26 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 22.95%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 26.2% and positive 22.4% for the next.
Previous days news about Atlanticus Holdings Corporation(ATLC)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "Investors in Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC Quick QuoteATLC – Free Report) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. "
3. Booking Holdings (BKNG)
14.5% sales growth and 267.13% return on equity
Booking Holdings Inc. provides travel and restaurant online reservation and related services worldwide. The company operates Booking.com, which offers online accommodation reservations; Rentalcars.com that provides online rental car reservation services; and Priceline, which offer online travel reservation services, and consumers hotel, flight, and rental car reservation services, as well as vacation packages, cruises, and hotel distribution services. It also operates Agoda that provides online accommodation reservation services, as well as flight, ground transportation and activities reservation services. In addition, the company operates KAYAK, an online meta-search service that allows consumers to search and compare travel itineraries and prices, comprising airline ticket, accommodation reservation, and rental car reservation information; and OpenTable for booking online restaurant reservations. Further, it offers travel-related insurance products, and restaurant management services to consumers, travel service providers, and restaurants; and advertising services. The company was formerly known as The Priceline Group Inc. and changed its name to Booking Holdings Inc. in February 2018. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Booking Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $112.66.
PE Ratio
Booking Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.86 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 267.13%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Booking Holdings is 79184 which is 73.34% below its average volume of 297046.
Previous days news about Booking Holdings(BKNG)
- Booking holdings (bkng) dips more than broader markets: what you should know. According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "Wall Street will be looking for positivity from Booking Holdings as it approaches its next earnings report date. ", "In that report, analysts expect Booking Holdings to post earnings of $68.36 per share. "
4. Genpact Limited (G)
10.6% sales growth and 22.15% return on equity
Genpact Limited provides business process outsourcing and information technology (IT) services in India, rest of Asia, North and Latin America, and Europe. It operates through three segments: Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance; Consumer Goods, Retail, Life Sciences and Healthcare; and High Tech, Manufacturing and Services. The company offers CFO advisory services; and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) services, such as data management, carbon accounting, human rights assessment, sustainability diligence, and ESG reporting. It also provides finance and accounting services, which include accounts payable, such as document management, invoice processing, approval and resolution management, and travel and expense processing; invoice-to-cash services, including customer master data management, credit and contract management, fulfillment, billing, collections, and dispute management services; record to report services comprising accounting, treasury, tax, product cost accounting, and closing and reporting services; financial planning and analysis consisting of budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reporting; and enterprise risk and compliance services, including operational risks and controls. In addition, the company provides supply chain advisory services, and after-sales services; sourcing and procurement services comprising direct and indirect strategic sourcing, category management, spend analytics, procurement operation, and master data management; and sales and commercial services, including campaign, order, and dispute management, lead generation, pricing, and promotion optimization. Further, it offers IT services, which comprise end-user computing support, infrastructure management, application production support, and database management services; and transformation services that include digital solutions, consulting services, and analytics services and solutions. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Genpact Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Genpact Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.35 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 22.15%.
Sales Growth
Genpact Limited’s sales growth is 8.2% for the current quarter and 10.6% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Genpact Limited is 765758 which is 40% below its average volume of 1276290.
5. United Airlines (UAL)
9.3% sales growth and 45.69% return on equity
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, training, and maintenance services for third parties. The company was formerly known as United Continental Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in June 2019. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Airlines has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.
PE Ratio
United Airlines has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.92 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 45.69%.
Sales Growth
United Airlines’s sales growth is 13.2% for the ongoing quarter and 9.3% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 44.1% and 14.2%, respectively.
Previous days news about United Airlines(UAL)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 6 September, "For third-quarter 2023, United Airlines anticipates capacity to improve 16% from the year-ago reported figure. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 8 September, "In the past week, management of airline heavyweights — United Airlines (UAL Quick QuoteUAL – Free Report) , Alaska Air Group (ALK Quick QuoteALK – Free Report) and Southwest Airlines (LUV Quick QuoteLUV – Free Report) increased their respective projections for third-quarter 2023 fuel price per gallon. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Transportation sector are United Airlines (UAL Quick QuoteUAL – Free Report) and SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW Quick QuoteSKYW – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 7 September, "Shares of airline heavyweights like Southwest Airlines (LUV Quick QuoteLUV – Free Report) and United Airlines (UAL Quick QuoteUAL – Free Report) declined 2.6% and 0.3%, respectively, yesterday from Tuesday’s closing price. "
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 6 September, "For third-quarter 2023, United Airlines anticipates capacity to improve 16% from the year-ago reported figure. "
6. Regional Management Corp. (RM)
8.8% sales growth and 8.76% return on equity
Regional Management Corp., a diversified consumer finance company, provides various installment loan products primarily to customers with limited access to consumer credit from banks, thrifts, credit card companies, and other lenders in the United States. It offers small and large installment loans; and retail loans to finance the purchase of furniture, appliances, and other retail products. The company also provides insurance products, including credit life, credit accident and health, credit property, vehicle single interest, and credit involuntary unemployment insurance; collateral protection insurance; and property insurance, as well as reinsurance products. In addition, its loans are sourced through branches, centrally managed direct mail campaigns, digital partners, and retailers, as well as its consumer website. As of February 24, 2022, the company operated through a network of approximately 350 branches in 14 states. Regional Management Corp. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Greer, South Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Regional Management Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.89.
PE Ratio
Regional Management Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.44 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 8.76%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Regional Management Corp.’s stock is valued at $27.28 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $38.34 and way higher than its 52-week low of $24.38.
7. Chubb Corporation (CB)
8.2% sales growth and 11.2% return on equity
Chubb Limited provides insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company's North America Commercial P&C Insurance segment offers commercial property, casualty, workers' compensation, package policies, risk management, financial lines, marine, construction, environmental, medical, cyber risk, surety, and excess casualty; and group accident and health insurance to large, middle market, and small commercial businesses. Its North America Personal P&C Insurance segment provides affluent and high net worth individuals and families with homeowners, automobile and collector cars, valuable articles, personal and excess liability, travel insurance, and recreational marine insurance and services. The company's North America Agricultural Insurance segment offers multiple peril crop and crop-hail insurance; and coverage for farm and ranch property, and commercial agriculture products. Its Overseas General Insurance segment provides coverage for traditional commercial property and casualty; specialty categories, such as financial lines, marine, energy, aviation, political risk, and construction risk; and group accident and health, and traditional and specialty personal lines for corporations, middle markets, and small customers through retail brokers, agents, and other channels. The company's Global Reinsurance segment offers traditional and specialty reinsurance under the Chubb Tempest Re brand to property and casualty companies. Its Life Insurance segment provides protection and savings products comprising whole life, endowment plans, individual term life, group term life, medical and health, personal accident, credit life, universal life, and unit linked contracts. It markets its products primarily through insurance and reinsurance brokers. The company was formerly known as ACE Limited and changed its name to Chubb Limited in January 2016. Chubb Limited was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chubb Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $14.04.
PE Ratio
Chubb Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.64 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 11.2%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.44 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.69%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Chubb Corporation is 808890 which is 54.93% below its average volume of 1795080.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Chubb Corporation’s EBITDA is 2.12.
Moving Average
Chubb Corporation’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $197.86 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $204.17.
8. American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)
5.3% sales growth and 5.77% return on equity
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is fast becoming a nationally recognized brand for rental homes, known for high-quality, good value and tenant satisfaction. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and operating attractive, single-family homes as rental properties. As of June 30, 2020, we owned 53,000 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Homes 4 Rent has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.98.
PE Ratio
American Homes 4 Rent has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.71 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 5.77%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 21.4% and a negative 52%, respectively.
Previous days news about American Homes 4 Rent(AMH)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 6 September, "Some better-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are Invitation Homes Inc. (INVH Quick QuoteINVH – Free Report) and American Homes 4 Rent (AMH Quick QuoteAMH – Free Report) . ", "Both Invitation Homes and American Homes 4 Rent currently carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). "
