(VIANEWS) – Medpace Holdings (MEDP), Woodward (WWD), Agree Realty Corporation (ADC) 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 66.57% 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 $8.53.
PE Ratio
Medpace Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.1 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 66.57%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Medpace Holdings’s EBITDA is 4.68.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Medpace Holdings’s stock is valued at $273.83 at 00:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $282.73 and way higher than its 52-week low of $167.00.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Medpace Holdings is 29088 which is 90.22% below its average volume of 297495.
Moving Average
Medpace Holdings’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $254.77 and way above its 200-day moving average of $227.36.
Previous days news about Medpace Holdings(MEDP)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 23 November, "Amphastar Pharmaceuticals presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while Atai Life Sciences and Medpace Holdings carry a Zacks Rank #2. ", "The bottom line of Medpace Holdings outpaced estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 14.6%. "
2. Woodward (WWD)
21.8% sales growth and 11.7% return on equity
Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment offers fuel pumps, metering units, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles; and flight deck controls, actuators, servo controls, and motors and sensors for aircraft that are used on commercial and private aircraft and rotorcraft, as well as on military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft, guided weapons, and other defense systems. It also provides aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other services to commercial airlines, repair facilities, military depots, third party repair shops, and other end users. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier-one suppliers, and various contractors, as well as through aftermarket sales of components, such as provisioning spares or replacements, and spare parts. The Industrial segment designs, produces, and services systems and products for the management of fuel, air, fluids, gases, motion, combustion, and electricity. Its products include actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, power converters, sensors, and other devices that measure, communicate, and protect electrical distribution systems for use in industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, reciprocating engines, electric power generation and power distribution systems, wind turbines, and compressors. This segment sells its aftermarket products, and other related services to OEMs through an independent network of distributors, as well as directly to end users. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Woodward has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.78.
PE Ratio
Woodward has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.18 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 11.7%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Woodward’s stock is valued at $132.99 at 00:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $136.70 and way higher than its 52-week low of $88.30.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 16, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.88 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.67%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 134.7% and 21.8%, respectively.
3. Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)
17.8% sales growth and 3.38% return on equity
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.7.
PE Ratio
Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.32 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 3.38%.
Moving Average
Agree Realty Corporation’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $56.80 and way under its 200-day moving average of $64.47.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.23%.
4. CoStar Group (CSGP)
10.5% sales growth and 5.79% return on equity
CoStar Group, Inc. provides information, analytics, and online marketplace services to the commercial real estate, hospitality, residential, and related professionals industries in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company offers CoStar Property that provides inventory of office, industrial, retail, multifamily, hospitality, and student housing properties and land; CoStar Sales, a robust database of comparable commercial real estate sales transactions; CoStar Market Analytics to view and report on aggregated market and submarket trends; and CoStar Tenant, an online business-to-business prospecting and analytical tool that provides tenant information. It also provides Leasing, a tool to capture, manage, and maintain lease data; CoStar Lease Analysis; Public Record, a searchable database of commercially zoned parcels; CoStar Real Estate Manager, a real estate lease administration, portfolio management, and lease accounting compliance software solution; and CoStar Risk Analytics and CoStar Investment. In addition, it offers apartment marketing sites, such as ApartmentFinder.com, ForRent.com, ApartmentHomeLiving.com, WestsideRentals.com, AFTER55.com, CorporateHousing.com, ForRentUniversity.com, Apartamentos.com, and Off Campus Partners; LoopNet Premium Lister; LoopNet Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Ads; LandsofAmerica.com, LandAndFarm.com, and LandWatch.com for rural land for-sale; BizBuySell.com, BizQuest.com, and FindaFranchise.com for operating businesses and franchises for-sale; Ten-X, an online auction platform for commercial real estate; and HomeSnap, an online and mobile software platform, as well as Homes.com, a homes for sale listings site. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CoStar Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.99.
PE Ratio
CoStar Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 85.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $85.34 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 5.79%.
5. Verra Mobility Corporation (VRRM)
7.9% sales growth and 27.45% return on equity
Verra Mobility Corporation provides smart mobility technology solutions and services in the United States, Canada, and Europe. It operates through two segments, Government Solutions and Commercial Services. The Government Solutions segment offers automated safety solutions, including services and technologies that enable photo enforcement through road safety camera programs, which detects and process traffic violations related to red light, speed, school bus, and city bus lanes. This segment serves municipalities, counties, school districts, and law enforcement agencies. The Commercial Services segment provides automated toll and violations management, and title and registration solutions to rental car companies, fleet management companies, and other large fleet owners. The company is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Verra Mobility Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.46.
PE Ratio
Verra Mobility Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.02. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.02 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 27.45%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Verra Mobility Corporation’s EBITDA is 5.56.
Moving Average
Verra Mobility Corporation’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $19.16 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $18.25.
6. Marriott International (MAR)
7.6% sales growth and 1446.77% return on equity
Marriott International, Inc. operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties worldwide. The company operates through U.S. and Canada, and International segments. It operates its properties under the JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, EDITION, Bvlgari, Renaissance, Le Méridien, Marriott, Sheraton, Westin, Four Points, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Executive Apartments, Marriott Vacation Club, Gaylord Hotels, Design Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield, SpringHill Suites, TownePlace Suites, Protea Hotels, Aloft Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott, Element Hotels, and Moxy Hotels brand names. It operates properties under 30 brand names in 138 countries and territories. Marriott International, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Marriott International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.43.
PE Ratio
Marriott International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.16 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 1446.77%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Marriott International’s EBITDA is 3.08.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 20, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.01%.
Sales Growth
Marriott International’s sales growth is 5% for the ongoing quarter and 7.6% for the next.
Moving Average
Marriott International’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $195.24 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $183.95.
Previous days news about Marriott International(MAR)
- The zacks analyst blog highlights Visa, marriott international, parker-hannifin, fedex and agilent technologies. According to Zacks on Friday, 24 November, "As such the stock warrants a cautious stance.(You can read the full research report on Visa here >>>)Shares of Marriott International have outperformed the Zacks Hotels and Motels industry over the year-to-date period (+40.6% vs. +22.9%). ", "Earnings estimates for 2023 have declined in the past 30 days.(You can read the full research report on Marriott International here >>>)Shares ofParker-Hannifin have outperformed the Zacks Manufacturing – General Industrial industry over the year-to-date period (+51.1% vs. +12.0%). "
7. Celestica (CLS)
6.9% sales growth and 12.27% return on equity
Celestica Inc. provides hardware platform and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. It operates through two segments, Advanced Technology Solutions, and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions. The company offers a range of product manufacturing and related supply chain services, including design and development, engineering, supply chain management, new product introduction, component sourcing, electronics manufacturing and assembly, testing, complex mechanical assembly, systems integration, precision machining, order fulfillment, logistics, asset management, product licensing, and after-market repair and return services. It also provides enterprise-level data communications and information processing infrastructure products, such as routers, switches, data center interconnects, servers, and storage-related products; capacitors, microprocessors, resistors, and memory modules; and power inverters, energy storage products, smart meters, and other electronic componentry. The company serves aerospace and defense, industrial, energy, healthtech, capital equipment, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), cloud-based, and other service providers, including hyperscalers, and other companies in a range of industries. Celestica Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Celestica has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.68.
PE Ratio
Celestica has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.25 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 12.27%.
Sales Growth
Celestica’s sales growth is 1.9% for the present quarter and 6.9% for the next.
8. Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)
5.8% sales growth and 6.23% return on equity
Columbus McKinnon Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets intelligent motion solutions to ergonomically move, lift, position, and secure materials worldwide. The company offers electric, air-powered, lever, and hand hoists; hoist trolleys, explosion-protected and custom engineered hoists, and winches; crane systems, such as crane components and kits, enclosed track rail systems, mobile and jib cranes, and fall protection systems, as well as material handling solutions; rigging equipment comprising below-the-hook lifting devices, shackles, chains and chains accessories, forestry and hand tools, lifting slings, lashing systems, and tie-downs and load binders; rotary unions and swivel joints; and mechanical and electromechanical actuators. It also provides power and motion technology products, including AC motor controls and line regenerative systems, automation and diagnostics, brakes, cable and festoon systems, collision avoidance systems, conductor bar systems, DC motor and magnet control systems, elevator drives, inverter duty motors, mining drives, pendant pushbutton stations, radio controls, and wind inverters; power delivery subsystems; overhead aluminum light rail workstations; and low profile, flexible chain, large scale, sanitary, and vertical elevation conveyor systems, as well as pallet system conveyors and accumulation systems. The company serves market verticals, including general industries, transportation, energy and utilities, process industries, industrial automation, construction and infrastructure, food and beverage, entertainment, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, and e-commerce/supply chain/warehousing. It offers its products to end users directly, as well as through distributors, independent crane builders, material handling specialists and integrators, government agencies, original equipment manufacturers, and engineering procurement and construction firms. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Columbus McKinnon Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.77.
PE Ratio
Columbus McKinnon Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.15 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 6.23%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Columbus McKinnon Corporation’s EBITDA is 1.52.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Columbus McKinnon Corporation is 113000 which is 31.39% above its average volume of 86000.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 8, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.78%.
