(VIANEWS) – Newtek Business Services Corp. (NEWT), NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP), Ladder Capital Corp (LADR) 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. Newtek Business Services Corp. (NEWT)
44.1% sales growth and 8.29% 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 $1.33.
PE Ratio
Newtek Business Services Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.93 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 8.29%.
Moving Average
Newtek Business Services Corp.’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $12.66 and way below its 200-day moving average of $16.96.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 56% and a negative 33.9%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Newtek Business Services Corp. is 230301 which is 29.34% below its average volume of 325965.
Sales Growth
Newtek Business Services Corp.’s sales growth is 51.5% for the current quarter and 44.1% for the next.
2. NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NEP)
34.9% sales growth and 4.91% return on equity
NextEra Energy Partners, LP acquires, owns, and manages contracted clean energy projects in the United States. It owns a portfolio of contracted renewable generation assets consisting of wind and solar projects, as well as contracted natural gas pipeline assets. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NextEra Energy Partners, LP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.73.
PE Ratio
NextEra Energy Partners, LP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.57 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 4.91%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 72.8% and a negative 46.2%, respectively.
Moving Average
NextEra Energy Partners, LP’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $62.02 and way below its 200-day moving average of $73.02.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for NextEra Energy Partners, LP is 1537870 which is 53.49% above its average volume of 1001900.
3. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR)
31.9% sales growth and 11.08% return on equity
Ladder Capital Corp operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Loans, Securities, and Real Estate. The Loans segment originates conduit first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate; and originates and invests in balance sheet first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties that are undergoing transition, including lease-up, sell-out, and renovation or repositioning. It also invests in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and other structured finance products related to commercial real estate. The Securities segment invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities and the U.S. Agency Securities. This segment also invests in corporate bonds and real estate related equity investments. The Real Estate segment owns and invests in a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties, such as leased properties, student housing portfolio, industrial buildings, office buildings, shopping center, and condominium units. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.88 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 11.08%.
Sales Growth
Ladder Capital Corp’s sales growth is 38.7% for the current quarter and 31.9% for the next.
4. Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
25.7% sales growth and 8.1% return on equity
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides cybersecurity solutions worldwide. The company offers firewall appliances and software; Panorama, a security management solution for the control of firewall appliances and software deployed on a customer's network, as well as their instances in public or private cloud environments, as a virtual or a physical appliance; and virtual system upgrades, which are available as extensions to the virtual system capacity that ships with physical appliances. It also provides subscription services covering the areas of threat prevention, malware and persistent threat, URL filtering, laptop and mobile device protection, and firewall; and DNS security, Internet of Things security, SaaS security API, and SaaS security inline, as well as threat intelligence, and data loss prevention. In addition, the company offers cloud security, secure access, security operations, and threat intelligence and cyber security consulting; professional services, including architecture design and planning, implementation, configuration, and firewall migration; education services, such as certifications, as well as online and in-classroom training; and support services. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. sells its products and services through its channel partners, as well as directly to medium to large enterprises, service providers, and government entities operating in various industries, including education, energy, financial services, government entities, healthcare, Internet and media, manufacturing, public sector, and telecommunications. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Palo Alto Networks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.08.
PE Ratio
Palo Alto Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2484.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2484.25 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 8.1%.
5. Heico Corporation (HEI)
22.1% sales growth and 14.05% return on equity
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells aerospace, defense, and electronic related products and services. The company's Flight Support Group segment provides jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts; thermal insulation blankets and parts; renewable/reusable insulation systems; and specialty components. This segment also distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, interconnect, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the commercial, regional, and general aviation markets; and offers repair and overhaul services for jet engine and aircraft component parts, avionics, instruments, composites, and flight surfaces of commercial aircraft, as well as for avionics and navigation systems, subcomponents, and other instruments utilized on military aircraft. Its Electronic Technologies Group segment provides electro-optical infrared simulation and test equipment; electro-optical laser products; electro-optical, microwave, and other power equipment; electromagnetic and radio frequency (RF) interference shielding and suppression filters; power conversion and interface products; interconnection devices; power electronics; and underwater locator beacons and emergency locator transmission beacons. This segment also offers traveling wave tube amplifiers and microwave power modules; memory products and specialty semiconductors; harsh environment connectivity products and custom molded cable assemblies; RF and microwave products; communications and electronic intercept receivers and tuners; self-sealing auxiliary fuel systems; active antenna systems and airborne antennas; nuclear radiation detectors; silicone products; power amplifiers; ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs and connectors; technical surveillance countermeasures equipment; RF receivers and sources; embedded computing solutions; test sockets and adapters; and radiation assurance services. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Heico Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.56.
PE Ratio
Heico Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 64.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $64.27 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 14.05%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Heico Corporation’s EBITDA is 130.47.
Moving Average
Heico Corporation’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $169.28 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $160.78.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Heico Corporation is 217273 which is 26.22% below its average volume of 294522.
6. Choice Hotels International (CHH)
12.5% sales growth and 157.96% return on equity
Choice Hotels International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a hotel franchisor worldwide. The company operates in Hotel Franchising and Corporate & Other segments. It franchises lodging properties under the brand names of Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Sleep Inn, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, WoodSpring Suites, Everhome Suites, Cambria Hotels, and Ascend Hotel Collection. The company also develops and markets cloud-based property management software to non-franchised hoteliers. As of December 31, 2020, it had 7,147 hotels with 597,977 rooms located in 50 states, the District of Columbia and approximately 40 countries and territories. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Rockville, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Choice Hotels International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.99.
PE Ratio
Choice Hotels International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.38 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 157.96%.
