(VIANEWS) – MercadoLibre (MELI), Peoples Bancorp (PEBO), 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. MercadoLibre (MELI)
34.4% sales growth and 45.15% return on equity
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in Latin America. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases online; and Mercado Pago FinTech platform, a financial technology solution platform, which facilitates transactions on and off its marketplaces by providing a mechanism that allows its users to send and receive payments online, as well as allows users to transfer money through their websites or on the apps. The company also offers Mercado Fondo that allows users to invest funds deposited in their Mercado Pago accounts; Mercado Credito, which extends loans to certain merchants and consumers; and Mercado Envios logistics solution that enables sellers on its platform to utilize third-party carriers and other logistics service providers, as well as fulfillment and warehousing services for sellers. In addition, it provides Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classified listing service, where users can list and purchase motor vehicles, real estate, and services; Mercado Libre Ads, an advertising platform, which enables large retailers and brands to promote their products and services on the web; and Mercado Shops, an online storefronts solution that enables users to set-up, manage, and promote their own digital stores. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months EPS of $19.63.
PE Ratio
MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 84.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $84.39 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 45.15%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
MercadoLibre’s stock is valued at $1,656.56 at 05:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $1,678.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of $1,040.47.
Sales Growth
MercadoLibre’s sales growth is 37.2% for the current quarter and 34.4% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for MercadoLibre is 155405 which is 60.07% below its average volume of 389272.
Previous days news about MercadoLibre(MELI)
- The zacks analyst blog highlights meta platforms, Shopify and mercadolibre. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 16 January, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) , Shopify (SHOP Quick QuoteSHOP – Free Report) and MercadoLibre (MELI Quick QuoteMELI – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 18 January, "As usual, there will be surprises, a few of which could come from Netflix (NFLX Quick QuoteNFLX – Free Report) , Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG Quick QuoteCMG – Free Report) , and MercadoLibre (MELI Quick QuoteMELI – Free Report) . ", "And all three stocks above - Netflix (NFLX Quick QuoteNFLX – Free Report) , Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG Quick QuoteCMG – Free Report) , and MercadoLibre (MELI Quick QuoteMELI – Free Report) - could positively surprise investors, as suggested by their positive Zacks Earnings ESP Scores."
- Mercadolibre (meli) rises higher than market: key facts. According to Zacks on Thursday, 18 January, "Looking at valuation, MercadoLibre is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 46.53. ", "On that day, MercadoLibre is projected to report earnings of $6.66 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 104.92%. "
2. Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)
24.6% sales growth and 12.13% return on equity
Peoples Bancorp Inc. operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank that provides commercial and retail banking products and services. The company accepts various deposit products, including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and provides commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, construction, finance, residential real estate, and consumer indirect and direct loans, as well as home equity lines of credit and overdrafts. It also offers debit and automated teller machine (ATM) cards; safe deposit rental facilities; money orders and cashier's checks; and telephone, mobile, and Internet-based banking services. In addition, the company provides various life, health, and property and casualty insurance products; third-party insurance administration; insurance premium financing; commercial and technology equipment leasing; fiduciary and trust; underwriting, origination and servicing of equipment leases, and equipment financing agreements; and asset management and administration services, as well as employee benefit, retirement, and health care plan administration services. Further, it offers brokerage services through an unaffiliated registered broker-dealers; insurance premium finance lending and lease financing services; and credit cards to individuals and businesses, as well as provides merchant credit card transaction processing, and person-to-person payment processing services. The company operates through 135 financial service offices and ATMs, including 119 full-service branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Peoples Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1902 and is based in Marietta, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.42.
PE Ratio
Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.19 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 12.13%.
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 18.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.13 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%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Sotherly Hotels’s stock is valued at $1.45 at 05:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $2.50 and higher than its 52-week low of $1.34.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.1%, now sitting on 172.97M for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Sotherly Hotels’s EBITDA is 48.76.
4. Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)
12% sales growth and 28.45% return on equity
Texas Roadhouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates and franchises Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33 restaurants. As of December 29, 2020, it operated 537 domestic restaurants and 97 franchise restaurants. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.34.
PE Ratio
Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.91 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 28.45%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 20.2% and 14.1%, respectively.
5. Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (CX)
6.2% sales growth and 3.99% return on equity
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V., together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, distributes, and sells cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, clinker, and other construction materials worldwide. The company also offers various complementary construction products, including asphalt products; concrete blocks; roof tiles; architectural products; concrete pipes for storm and sanitary sewers applications; and other precast products, such as rail products, concrete floors, box culverts, bridges, drainage basins, barriers, and parking curbs. In addition, it provides building solutions for housing projects, pavement projects, and green building consultancy services; cement trade maritime services; and information technology solutions. The company operates approximately 2,000 retail stores in approximately 600 cities. CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in San Pedro Garza GarcÃa, Mexico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.44.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 3.99%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR’s stock is valued at $7.68 at 05:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $8.46 and way above its 52-week low of $4.43.
Moving Average
Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $7.08 and way above its 200-day moving average of $6.81.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR is 4275210 which is 20.21% below its average volume of 5358160.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 15.5%, now sitting on 17.04B for the twelve trailing months.
