(VIANEWS) – New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC), Focus Financial Partners (FOCS), InMode Ltd. (INMD) 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. New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC)
27.5% sales growth and 7.56% return on equity
New Mountain Finance Corporation (Nasdaq: NMFC), a business development company is a private equity / buyouts and loan fund specializes in directly investing and lending to middle market companies in “defensive growth” industries. The fund prefers investing in buyout and middle market companies. It also makes investments in debt securities at all levels of the capital structure including first and second lien debt, unsecured notes, and mezzanine securities. In some cases, its investments may also include equity interests. It targets energy, engineering and consulting services, specialty chemicals and materials, trading companies and distributors, commercial printing, diversified support services, education services, environmental and facilities services, office services and supplies, media, distributors, health care services, health care facilities, application software, business services, systems software, federal services, distribution and logistics, interactive home entertainment, telecommunication services, hydroelectric power generation, electric power generation by fossil fuels, electric power generation by nuclear fuels, health care technology, and security and alarm services. The fund seeks to invest in United States of America. It seeks to invest between $10 million and $125 million per transaction. The firm invests through both primary originations and open-market secondary purchases. It invests in companies with EBITDA between $10 million and $200 million. The fund seeks a majority stake in its portfolio companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, New Mountain Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.95.
PE Ratio
New Mountain Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.41 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 7.56%.
2. Focus Financial Partners (FOCS)
21.2% sales growth and 4.5% return on equity
Focus Financial Partners Inc. provides wealth management services to primarily ultra-high and high net worth individuals, families, and business entities. Its wealth management services include investment advice, financial and tax planning, consulting, tax return preparation, family office services, and other services. The company also offers recordkeeping and administration services; recommends financial products through commissions and distribution fees; and sells investment or insurance products. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Focus Financial Partners has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.12.
PE Ratio
Focus Financial Partners has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 441.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $441.58 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 4.5%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Focus Financial Partners’s stock is valued at $52.99 at 16:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $53.01 and way higher than its 52-week low of $30.27.
Moving Average
Focus Financial Partners’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $52.47 and above its 200-day moving average of $49.33.
3. InMode Ltd. (INMD)
19.3% sales growth and 32.66% return on equity
InMode Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets minimally-invasive aesthetic medical products based on its proprietary radiofrequency assisted lipolysis and deep subdermal fractional radiofrequency technologies. The company offers minimally-invasive aesthetic medical products for various procedures, such as liposuction with simultaneous skin tightening, body and face contouring, and ablative skin rejuvenation treatments. It also designs, develops, manufactures, and markets non-invasive medical aesthetic products that target an array of procedures, including permanent hair reduction, facial skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, cellulite treatment, skin appearance and texture, and superficial benign vascular and pigmented lesions, as well as hands-free medical aesthetic products that target a range of procedures, such as skin tightening, fat reduction, and muscle stimulation. InMode Ltd. offers its products directly in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, India, Australia, and France, as well as through distributors in 47 countries. The company was formerly known as Invasix Ltd. and changed its name to InMode Ltd. in November 2017. InMode Ltd. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Yokneam, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, InMode Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.1.
PE Ratio
InMode Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.19 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 32.66%.
4. Southwest Airlines (LUV)
11.2% sales growth and 5.3% return on equity
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provide scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2022, the company operated a total fleet of 770 Boeing 737 aircrafts; and served 121 destinations in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, as well as ten near-international countries, including Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. It also provides inflight entertainment portal and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircrafts; and Rapid Rewards loyalty program that enables program members to earn points for dollars spent on Southwest base fares. In addition, the company offers a suite of digital platforms to support customers' travel needs, including websites and apps; and SWABIZ, an online booking tool. Further, it provides ancillary services, such as Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In, upgraded boarding, and transportation of pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southwest Airlines has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.92.
PE Ratio
Southwest Airlines has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.21 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 5.3%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Southwest Airlines is 4361200 which is 41.87% below its average volume of 7503150.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Southwest Airlines’s stock is valued at $29.64 at 16:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $40.38 and higher than its 52-week low of $28.37.
Previous days news about Southwest Airlines(LUV)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 14 September, "United Airlines (UAL Quick QuoteUAL – Free Report) ), Southwest Airlines (LUV Quick QuoteLUV – Free Report) and Alaska Air Group (ALK Quick QuoteALK – Free Report) have increased their fuel cost per gallon projections for the third quarter of 2023. "
