(VIANEWS) – Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC), Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), Ares Capital (ARCC) 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. Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)
23.7% sales growth and 5.49% return on equity
Northern Technologies International Corporation develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting products and services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and internationally. It offers rust and corrosion inhibiting products, such as plastic and paper packaging, liquids, coatings, rust removers, cleaners, diffusers, and engineered solutions designed for the oil and gas industry under the ZERUST brand. The company also provides a portfolio of biobased and certified compostable polymer resin compounds and finished products under the Natur-Tec brand. In addition, it offers on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. The company sells its products and services to automotive, electronics, electrical, mechanical, military, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales force, network of independent distributors and agents, manufacturer's sales representatives, strategic partners, and joint venture. Northern Technologies International Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northern Technologies International Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.32.
PE Ratio
Northern Technologies International Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.47 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 5.49%.
Moving Average
Northern Technologies International Corporation’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $11.27 and way under its 200-day moving average of $12.34.
2. Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)
23.4% sales growth and 8.65% return on equity
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately three million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 71,558 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage reservoirs in Texas; and provides ancillary services to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 5,684 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.76.
PE Ratio
Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.11 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 8.65%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 12% and 33.3%, respectively.
3. Ares Capital (ARCC)
22.7% sales growth and 6.87% return on equity
Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions of middle market companies. It also makes growth capital and general refinancing. It prefers to make investments in companies engaged in the basic and growth manufacturing, business services, consumer products, health care products and services, and information technology service sectors. The fund will also consider investments in industries such as restaurants, retail, oil and gas, and technology sectors. It focuses on investments in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Southwest regions from its New York office, the Midwest region, from the Chicago office, and the Western region from the Los Angeles office. The fund typically invests between $20 million and $200 million and a maximum of $400 million in companies with an EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million. It makes debt investments between $10 million and $100 million The fund invests through revolvers, first lien loans, warrants, unitranche structures, second lien loans, mezzanine debt, private high yield, junior capital, subordinated debt, and non-control preferred and common equity. The fund also selectively considers third-party-led senior and subordinated debt financings and opportunistically considers the purchase of stressed and discounted debt positions. The fund prefers to be an agent and/or lead the transactions in which it invests. The fund also seeks board representation in its portfolio companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ares Capital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.28.
PE Ratio
Ares Capital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.92 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 6.87%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ares Capital’s stock is valued at $19.10 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $20.75 and way above its 52-week low of $16.53.
4. Ambev (ABEV)
12.2% sales growth and 18.22% return on equity
Ambev S.A., through its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of beer, draft beer, carbonated soft drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages, malt, and food products. It offers beer primarily under the Skol, Brahma, Antarctica, Brahva, Budweiser, Bud Light, Beck, Leffe and Hoegaarden, Bucanero, Cristal, Mayabe, Presidente, Presidente Light, Brahma Light, Bohemia, The One, Corona, Modelo Especial, Stella Artois, Quilmes Clásica, Paceña, Taquiña, Huari, Becker, Cusqueña, Michelob Ultra, Busch, Pilsen, Ouro Fino, Banks, Deputy, Patricia, Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's, and Kokanee brands. The company also provides carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, isotonic beverages, energy drinks, coconut water, powdered and natural juices, and ready-to-drink teas under the Guaraná Antarctica, Gatorade, H2OH!, Lipton Iced Tea, Fusion, Do Bem, Pepsi-Cola, Canada Dry, Squirt, Red Rock, Red Bull, Seven Up, Nutrl, Bud Light Seltzer, Palm Bay, and Mike's brands. It offers its products through a network of third-party distributors and a direct distribution system. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Ambev S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Interbrew International B.V.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ambev has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.19.
PE Ratio
Ambev has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.97 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 18.22%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.3%, now sitting on 81.8B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Ambev’s EBITDA is 6.92.
Moving Average
Ambev’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $2.98 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $2.83.
Previous days news about Ambev(ABEV)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 6 July, "Investors interested in Beverages – Alcohol stocks are likely familiar with Ambev (ABEV Quick QuoteABEV – Free Report) and Carlsberg AS (CABGY Quick QuoteCABGY – Free Report) . "
5. American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)
5.3% sales growth and 5.16% return on equity
American Homes 4 Rent (NYSE: AMH) is a leader in the single-family home rental industry and "American Homes 4 Rent" is fast becoming a nationally recognized brand for rental homes, known for high-quality, good value and tenant satisfaction. We are an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on acquiring, developing, renovating, leasing, and operating attractive, single-family homes as rental properties. As of June 30, 2020, we owned 53,000 single-family properties in selected submarkets in 22 states.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Homes 4 Rent has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.87.
PE Ratio
American Homes 4 Rent has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 39.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $39.87 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 5.16%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.7%, now sitting on 1.53B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
American Homes 4 Rent’s sales growth is 8% for the ongoing quarter and 5.3% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
American Homes 4 Rent’s stock is valued at $34.69 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $38.94 and way above its 52-week low of $28.79.
