(VIANEWS) – Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), Enterprise Products (EPD), Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO) 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. Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO)
26.6% sales growth and 88.07% return on equity
Novo Nordisk A/S, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, and distribution of pharmaceutical products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Diabetes and Obesity Care, and Rare Disease. The Diabetes and Obesity care segment provides products for diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, and other emerging therapy areas. The Rare Disease segment offers products in the areas of rare blood disorders, rare endocrine disorders, and hormone replacement therapy. The company also provides insulin pens, growth hormone pens, and injection needles. In addition, it offers smart solutions for diabetes treatment, such as smart insulin pens and Dose Check, an insulin dose guidance application. The company has a collaboration agreement with Aspen Pharmaceuticals to produce insulin products. Novo Nordisk A/S was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Novo Nordisk A/S has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.71.
PE Ratio
Novo Nordisk A/S has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.94 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 88.07%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 37%, now sitting on 232.26B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Novo Nordisk A/S’s sales growth is 28% for the present quarter and 26.6% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Novo Nordisk A/S’s EBITDA is 2.55.
2. Enterprise Products (EPD)
25.5% sales growth and 20% return on equity
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. provides midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil, petrochemicals, and refined products. It operates in four segments: NGL Pipelines & Services, Crude Oil Pipelines & Services, Natural Gas Pipelines & Services, and Petrochemical & Refined Products Services. The NGL Pipelines & Services segment offers natural gas processing and related NGL marketing services. It operates natural gas processing facilities located in Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas, and Wyoming; NGL pipelines; NGL fractionation facilities; NGL and related product storage facilities; and NGL marine terminals. The Crude Oil Pipelines & Services segment operates crude oil pipelines; and crude oil storage and marine terminals, which include a fleet of approximately 250 tractor-trailer tank trucks that are used to transport crude oil. It also engages in crude oil marketing activities. The Natural Gas Pipelines & Services segment operates natural gas pipeline systems to gather, treat, and transport natural gas. It leases underground salt dome natural gas storage facilities in Napoleonville, Louisiana; owns an underground salt dome storage cavern in Wharton County, Texas; and markets natural gas. The Petrochemical & Refined Products Services segment operates propylene fractionation facilities, including propylene fractionation units and propane dehydrogenation facilities, and related marketing activities; butane isomerization complex and related deisobutanizer operations; and octane enhancement, isobutane dehydrogenation, and high purity isobutylene production facilities. It also operates refined products pipelines and terminals; and ethylene export terminals; and provides refined products marketing and marine transportation services. Enterprise Products Partners L.P. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Enterprise Products has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.52.
PE Ratio
Enterprise Products has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.53 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%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Enterprise Products is 4443480 which is 9.67% below its average volume of 4919470.
Previous days news about Enterprise Products(EPD)
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 11 April, "The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted Enterprise Products the deepwater port license necessary to proceed with the development, marking a pivotal step forward in enhancing the region’s oil infrastructure."
- Enterprise products partners (epd) stock moves -0.58%: what you should know. According to Zacks on Friday, 12 April, "Furthermore, it would be beneficial for investors to monitor any recent shifts in analyst projections for Enterprise Products Partners. ", "The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Enterprise Products Partners in its forthcoming earnings report. "
3. Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO)
13.4% sales growth and 5.89% return on equity
Terreno Realty Corporation (“Terreno”, and together with its subsidiaries, “the Company”) acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: Los Angeles, Northern New Jersey/New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Miami, and Washington, D.C. We invest in several types of industrial real estate, including warehouse/distribution (approximately 79.5% of our total annualized base rent as of December 31, 2021), flex (including light industrial and research and development, or R&D) (approximately 4.8%), transshipment (approximately 6.4%) and improved land (approximately 9.3%). We target functional properties in infill locations that may be shared by multiple tenants and that cater to customer demand within the various submarkets in which we operate. Infill locations are geographic locations surrounded by high concentrations of already developed land and existing buildings. As of December 31, 2021, we owned a total of 253 buildings aggregating approximately 15.1 million square feet, 36 improved land parcels consisting of approximately 127.1 acres and four properties under redevelopment that, upon completion, will consist of two properties aggregating approximately 0.2 million square feet and two improved land parcels aggregating approximately 12.1 acres. As of December 31, 2021, the buildings and improved land parcels were approximately 95.5% and 94.8% leased (including 0.4 million square feet of vacancy acquired during the fourth quarter of 2021), respectively, to 554 customers, the largest of which accounted for approximately 4.9% of our total annualized base rent.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Terreno Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.81.
PE Ratio
Terreno Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $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 5.89%.
Sales Growth
Terreno Realty Corporation’s sales growth is 17.3% for the current quarter and 13.4% for the next.
4. Embraer S.A. (ERJ)
13% sales growth and 5.33% return on equity
Embraer S.A. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells aircrafts and systems in Brazil, North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Brazil, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Commercial Aviation; Defense and Security; Executive Jets; Service & Support; and Other segments. The Commercial Aviation segment designs, develops, and manufactures a variety of commercial aircrafts. The Defense and Security segment engages in the research, development, production, modification, and support for military defense and security aircraft; and offers a range of products and integrated solutions that include radars and special space systems, as well as information and communications systems comprising command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. The Executive Jets segment develops, produces, and sells executive jets. It also leases Legacy 600 and Legacy 650 executive jets in the super midsize and large categories; Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets in the midlight and midsize categories; Phenom family executive jets in the entry jet and light jet categories; Lineage 1000, an ultra-large executive jet; and Praetor 500 and Praetor 600, disruptive executive jets in the midsize and super midsize categories. The Service & Support segment offers after-service solutions, support, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for commercial, executive, and defense aircrafts; provides aircraft components and engines; and supplies steel and composite aviation structures to various aircraft manufacturers. The Other segment is involved in the supply of fuel systems, structural parts, and mechanical and hydraulic systems; and production of agricultural crop-spraying aircraft. The company was formerly known as Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. and changed its name to Embraer S.A. in November 2010. Embraer S.A. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Embraer S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.25.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 5.33%.
5. Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)
11.2% sales growth and 31.34% return on equity
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. operates as a less-than-truckload motor carrier in the United States and North America. The company offers regional, inter-regional, and national less-than-truckload services, as well as expedited transportation. It also provides various value-added services, including container drayage, truckload brokerage, and supply chain consulting. As of December 31, 2023, it owned and operated 10,791 tractors, 31,233 linehaul trailers, and 15,181 pickup and delivery trailers; 46 fleet maintenance centers; and 257 service centers. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Thomasville, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Old Dominion Freight Line has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.63.
PE Ratio
Old Dominion Freight Line has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 39.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $39.28 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 31.34%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Old Dominion Freight Line is 1544480 which is 16.14% above its average volume of 1329760.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Old Dominion Freight Line’s EBITDA is 7.89.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 0.3%, now sitting on 5.87B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Old Dominion Freight Line’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $412.45 and way below its 200-day moving average of $393.17.
6. Grand Canyon Education (LOPE)
6% sales growth and 30.24% return on equity
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. provides education services to colleges and universities in the United States. The company's technology services include learning management system, internal administration, infrastructure, and support services; academic services comprises program and curriculum, faculty and related training and development, class scheduling, and skills and simulation lab sites; and counseling services and support include admission, financial aid, and field experience and other counseling services. It also offers marketing and communication services, such as lead acquisition, digital communications strategy, brand identity, market research, media planning and strategy, video, and business intelligence and data science; and back-office services comprising finance and accounting, human resources, audit, and procurement services. The company supports healthcare education programs for 27 universities. Grand Canyon Education, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Grand Canyon Education has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.8.
PE Ratio
Grand Canyon Education has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.44 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 30.24%.
Sales Growth
Grand Canyon Education’s sales growth is 9% for the present quarter and 6% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 11% and 5.9%, respectively.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.6%, now sitting on 960.9M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Grand Canyon Education’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $132.74 and above its 200-day moving average of $123.66.
7. Cass Information Systems (CASS)
5.9% sales growth and 13.78% return on equity
Cass Information Systems, Inc. provides payment and information processing services to manufacturing, distribution, and retail enterprises in the United States. It operates through two segments, Information Services and Banking Services. The company's services include freight invoice rating, payment processing, auditing, and the generation of accounting and transportation information. It also processes and pays facility-related invoices, such as electricity, gas, waste, and telecommunications expenses; and provides telecom expense management solutions. In addition, the company, through its banking subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank, provides a range of banking products and services, such as checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; commercial, industrial, and real estate loans; and cash management services to privately-owned businesses and faith-related ministries. Further, it provides B2B payment platform for clients that require an agile fintech partner. It operates through its banking facility near downtown St. Louis, Missouri; operating branch in the Bridgeton, Missouri; and leased facilities in Fenton, Missouri and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company was formerly known as Cass Commercial Corporation and changed its name to Cass Information Systems, Inc. in January 2001. Cass Information Systems, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cass Information Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Cass Information Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.06 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 13.78%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7%, now sitting on 213.23M for the twelve trailing months.
