(VIANEWS) – Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), Roper Industries (ROP), Vital Farms (VITL) 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. Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)
12.1% sales growth and 6.17% return on equity
Omega is a REIT that invests in the long-term healthcare industry, primarily in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Its portfolio of assets is operated by a diverse group of healthcare companies, predominantly in a triple-net lease structure. The assets span all regions within the U.S., as well as in the U.K.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Omega Healthcare Investors has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.98.
PE Ratio
Omega Healthcare Investors has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.35 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 6.17%.
2. Roper Industries (ROP)
11.2% sales growth and 8.02% return on equity
Roper Technologies, Inc. designs and develops software, and technology enabled products and solutions. The company offers management, campus solutions, diagnostic and laboratory information management, enterprise management, information solutions, transportation management, financial and compliance management, and cloud-based financial analytics and performance management software; cloud-based software to the property and casualty insurance industry; and software, services, and technologies for foodservice operations. It also provides cloud-based data, collaboration, and estimating automation software; electronic marketplace; visual effects and 3D content software; wireless sensor network and solutions; cloud-based software for the life insurance and financial services industries; supply chain software; health care service and software; RFID card readers; data analytics and information; and pharmacy software solutions. In addition, the company offers ultrasound accessories; dispensers and metering pumps; automated surgical scrub and linen dispensing equipment; water meters; optical and electromagnetic measurement systems; and medical devices. It distributes and sells its products through direct sales, manufacturers' representatives, resellers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Roper Industries, Inc. and changed its name to Roper Technologies, Inc. in April 2015. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Roper Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.52.
PE Ratio
Roper Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 47.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $47.34 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 8.02%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 10.5% and 10.5%, respectively.
3. Vital Farms (VITL)
10.8% sales growth and 11.98% return on equity
Vital Farms, Inc. operates as an ethical food company in the United States. It produces five pasture-raised products sourced from animals raised on small family farms, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, ghee, and liquid whole eggs. The company's customers include natural retailers, mainstream retailers, and foodservice partners. Vital Farms, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Vital Farms has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.47.
PE Ratio
Vital Farms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.68 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 11.98%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Vital Farms is 434146 which is 56% above its average volume of 278293.
4. Baidu (BIDU)
6.1% sales growth and 9.65% return on equity
Baidu, Inc. offers internet search services in China. It operates through Baidu Core and iQIYI segments. The company offers Baidu App to access search, feed, and other services using mobile devices; Baidu Search to access its search and other services; Baidu Feed that provides users with personalized timeline based on their demographics and interests; Baidu Health that helps users to find the doctor and hospital for healthcare needs; and Haokan, a short video app. It also provides Baidu Knows, an online community where users can ask questions to other users; Baidu Wiki; Baidu Experience; Baidu Post; Baidu Wenku; Baidu Maps, a voice-enabled mobile app that provides travel-related services; Baidu Drive; Baijiahao; and DuerOS, a smart assistant platform. In addition, it offers online marketing services, which include pay for performance, an auction-based services that allow customers to bid for priority placement of paid sponsored links and reach users who search for information related to their products or services; other marketing services that include display-based marketing services and other online marketing services based on performance criteria other than cost per click; mobile ecosystem, a portfolio of apps, including Baidu App, Haokan, and Baidu Post; various cloud services and solutions, such as platform as a service, software as a service, and infrastructure as a service; self-driving services, including maps, automated valet parking, navigation pilot, electric vehicles, and robotaxi fleets, as well as Xiaodu smart devices. Further, the company provides iQIYI, an online entertainment service, including original and licensed content; other video content and membership; and online advertising services. Baidu, Inc. has strategic partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The company was formerly known as Baidu.com, Inc. Baidu, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Baidu has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.
PE Ratio
Baidu has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.83 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 9.65%.
Previous days news about Baidu(BIDU)
- According to CNBC on Wednesday, 27 December, "Alibaba, Huawei and Tencent have each released AI models and products this year, as have Baidu and other companies in China."
5. PetIQ (PETQ)
5.7% sales growth and 5.68% return on equity
PetIQ, Inc. operates as a pet medication and wellness company in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Products and Services. The company offers Rx pet medications, which include flea and tick control, heartworm preventatives, arthritis, thyroid, diabetes and pain treatments, antibiotics, and other specialty medications; and develops and manufactures its own proprietary value-branded products, as well as distributes third-party branded medications. It also provides OTC medications and supplies primarily within the flea and tick control, and behavior management categories of the health and wellness industry in various forms, such as spot on (topical) treatments, chewables, oral tablets, and collars. In addition, the company offers health and wellness products that include dental treats and nutritional supplements, which comprise hip and joint, vitamins, and skin and coat products. The company provides its products primarily under the PetIQ, PetArmor, VIP Petcare, VetIQ PetCare, VetIQ, Capstar, Advecta, SENTRY, Sergeants, PetLock, Heart Shield Plus, TruProfen, Betsy Farms, PetAction, Minties, Vera, and Delightibles brands. In addition, the company offers a suite of services at community clinics and wellness centers hosted at pet retailers, including diagnostic tests, vaccinations, prescription medications, microchipping, and wellness checks. It operates through veterinarian, retail, and e-commerce channels. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PetIQ has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.44.
PE Ratio
PetIQ has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 41.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $41.18 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 5.68%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for PetIQ is 611504 which is 63.48% above its average volume of 374039.
Sales Growth
PetIQ’s sales growth is 2.6% for the present quarter and 5.7% for the next.
Moving Average
PetIQ’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $19.02 and way above its 200-day moving average of $16.00.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
PetIQ’s EBITDA is 0.81.
