(VIANEWS) – MercadoLibre (MELI), Harmony Biosciences Holdings (HRMY), Xcel Energy (XEL) 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)
25.4% sales growth and 40.3% return on equity
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in the United States. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases digitally; 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 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 $19.48.
PE Ratio
MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 79.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $79.57 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 40.3%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 71.5% and 72.1%, respectively.
2. Harmony Biosciences Holdings (HRMY)
22.2% sales growth and 29.63% return on equity
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc., a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes therapies for patients with rare neurological disorders. Its product, WAKIX is a medication for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy in the United States. The company was formerly known as Harmony Biosciences II, Inc. and changed its name to Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. in February 2020. Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Harmony Biosciences Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.13.
PE Ratio
Harmony Biosciences Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.3 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 29.63%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 29.2% and 35.7%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 31.3%, now sitting on 582.02M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Harmony Biosciences Holdings is 395142 which is 0.3% below its average volume of 396341.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Harmony Biosciences Holdings’s stock is valued at $30.45 at 16:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $45.17 and way higher than its 52-week low of $18.61.
3. Xcel Energy (XEL)
21.9% sales growth and 10.33% return on equity
To reap the benefits of the expanding renewable energy market, certain companies from the industry, such as Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL Quick QuoteXEL – Free Report) , PPL Corp. (PPL Quick QuotePPL – Free Report) and Dominion Energy (D Quick QuoteD – Free Report) , are also transitioning faster toward clean energy.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, purchasing, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through wind, nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar energy sources, as well as coal, natural gas, oil, wood, and refuse-derived fuels. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects and nonregulated assets, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Xcel Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.21.
PE Ratio
Xcel Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.35 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 10.33%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Xcel Energy is 2881620 which is 49.79% below its average volume of 5739360.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 15.1%, now sitting on 14.21B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.19 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.29%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Xcel Energy’s EBITDA is 3.92.
4. EMCOR Group (EME)
10.3% sales growth and 28.5% return on equity
EMCOR Group, Inc. provides electrical and mechanical construction, and facilities services primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It offers design, integration, installation, starts-up, operation, and maintenance services related to electrical power transmission, distribution, and generation systems; energy solutions; premises electrical and lighting systems; process instrumentation in the refining, chemical processing, and food processing industries; low-voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security, and process control systems; voice and data communications systems; roadway and transit lighting, signaling, and fiber optic lines; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and geothermal solutions; clean-room process ventilation systems; fire protection and suppression systems; plumbing, process, and high-purity piping systems; controls and filtration systems; water and wastewater treatment systems; central plant heating and cooling systems; crane and rigging services; millwright services; and steel fabrication, erection, and welding services. The company also provides building services that cover commercial and government site-based operations and maintenance; facility management, maintenance, and services; outage services to utilities and industrial plants; military base operations support services; mobile mechanical maintenance and services; services for indoor air quality; floor care and janitorial services; landscaping, lot sweeping, and snow removal services; vendor management and call center services; installation and support for building systems; program development, management, and maintenance for energy systems; technical consulting and diagnostic services; infrastructure and building projects; small modification and retrofit projects; and other building services. It offers industrial services to oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. EMCOR Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EMCOR Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.3.
PE Ratio
EMCOR Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.7 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 28.5%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for EMCOR Group is 894181 which is 117.67% above its average volume of 410785.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 22% and 13.6%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
EMCOR Group’s stock is valued at $328.50 at 16:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $330.88 and way above its 52-week low of $151.52.
5. Newtek Business Services Corp. (NEWT)
7.6% sales growth and 13.88% return on equity
Newtek Business Services Corp. is a business development company specializing in providing financial and business services to the small-and medium-sized business market in the United States. The firm also seeks to invest in early stage businesses. The firm seeks to makes both debt and equity investments. Under debt investments, it focuses on first lien loans, which have terms of 1 to 25 years; second lien loans, which have terms of 5 to 25 years, and unsecured loans, which are provided to meet short-term funding needs and are repaid within 6 to 12 months. It operates through Electronic Payment Processing, Managed Technology Solutions, Small Business Finance, and Capcos segments. The company originates small business administration loans for the purpose of acquiring commercial real estate, machinery, equipment, and inventory, as well as to refinance debt and fund franchises, working capital, and business acquisitions; and offers small business loan servicing and consulting services to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and various other financial institutions, as well as provides management services. Its electronic payment processing services include credit and debit card processing, check approval, ancillary processing equipment and software to merchants, eCommerce, electronic solutions to accept non-cash payments, check conversion, remote deposit capture, ACH processing, and electronic gift and loyalty card programs. The company also provides Website hosting, dedicated server, and cloud hosting services; Web design and development; Internet marketing; data storage and backup and other related services; and ecommerce services, such as payment processing, online shopping cart tools, Website design and Web related services; Accounts Receivable Financing, and The Secure Gateway. In addition, it offers Newtek Advantage, a mobile, real-time operating platform enabling a business to access data on a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or PC for eCommerce, credit/debit transactions, Website statistics, payroll, insurance, and business loans. Further, the company sells personal, commercial, and health/benefits lines of insurance products; and payroll management processing and employee tax filing services. It has strategic alliances with American International Group, CTAA, Navy Federal Credit Union, Credit Union National Association, Pershing, and others to provide agent services to small business clients. The firm seeks to invest in New York and Louisiana area. The firm seeks to invest $0.3 million to $3 million in businesses. It provides small business terms loans ranging from $0.05 million to $10 million. The firm also provides account receivable financing ranging from $0.05 million to $1.5 million. It also provides $0.05 million to $10 million financing to owner occupied real estate businesses whose average net income over the last 2 years must not exceed $2.5 million. Newtek Business Services Corp., formerly known as Newtek Business Services Inc., was incorporated on August 26, 2013 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with additional offices in Lake Success, New York, Garden City, New York; Miami, Florida; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; New Orleans, Louisiana; and New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Newtek Business Services Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.01.
PE Ratio
Newtek Business Services Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.26 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 13.88%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 227.4%, now sitting on 271.46M for the twelve trailing months.
6. CrossFirst Bankshares (CFB)
7% sales growth and 10.13% return on equity
CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for CrossFirst Bank that provides various banking and financial services to businesses, business owners, professionals, and its personal networks. The company offers commercial real estate, construction and land development, 1-4 family real estate, multifamily real estate, commercial and industrial, energy, and consumer loans. It also provides a range of deposit products consisting of non-interest-bearing demand and interest-bearing deposits, which include transaction accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and personal and business checking and savings accounts, as well as negotiable order of withdrawal accounts; and brokered and reciprocal deposits. In addition, the company offers international banking services; treasury management services; automated teller machine access; and mobile banking services. Further, it holds investments in marketable securities. It has full-service banking offices in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CrossFirst Bankshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.34.
PE Ratio
CrossFirst Bankshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.72 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 10.13%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for CrossFirst Bankshares is 82447 which is 52.41% below its average volume of 173256.
7. Amphenol Corporation (APH)
6.7% sales growth and 25.07% return on equity
Amphenol Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, primarily designs, manufactures, and markets electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Harsh Environment Solutions, Communications Solutions, and Interconnect and Sensor Systems. The company offers connectors and connector systems, including harsh environment data, power, high-speed, fiber optic, and radio frequency interconnect products; busbars and power distribution systems; and other connectors. It also provides value-add products, such as backplane interconnect systems, cable assemblies and harnesses, and cable management products; other products comprising flexible and rigid printed circuit boards, hinges, other mechanical, and production related products. In addition, the company offers consumer device, network infrastructure, and other antennas; coaxial, power, and specialty cables; and sensors and sensor-based products. It sells its products through its sales force, independent representatives, and a network of electronics distributors to original equipment manufacturers, electronic manufacturing services companies, original design manufacturers, and service providers in the automotive, broadband communication, commercial aerospace, industrial, information technology and data communication, military, mobile device, and mobile network markets. Amphenol Corporation was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Amphenol Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.11.
PE Ratio
Amphenol Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.73 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 25.07%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Amphenol Corporation is 3192890 which is 32.01% above its average volume of 2418510.
8. Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares (EGO)
6.4% sales growth and 3.15% return on equity
Eldorado Gold Corporation and its subsidiaries engage in the exploration, discovery, acquisition, financing, development, production, sale, and reclamation of mineral products, primarily in Turkey, Canada, Greece, Brazil, and Romania. The company primarily produces gold, as well as silver, lead, zinc, and iron ore. It operates five mines: Kisladag and Efemcukuru located in western Turkey, Lamaque in Canada, and Olympias and Stratoni located in northern Greece. The company was formerly known as Eldorado Corporation Ltd. and changed its name to Eldorado Gold Corporation in April 1996. Eldorado Gold Corporation was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.54.
PE Ratio
Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.11 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 3.15%.
Moving Average
Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $11.91 and way above its 200-day moving average of $10.80.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 23.5%, now sitting on 1.01B for the twelve trailing months.
