(VIANEWS) – ONEOK (OKE), Knowles Corporation (KN), Zynex (ZYXI) 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. ONEOK (OKE)
33% sales growth and 23.14% return on equity
ONEOK, Inc. engages in gathering, processing, fractionation, storage, transportation, and marketing of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) in the United States. It operates through four segments: Natural Gas Gathering and Processing, Natural Gas Liquids, Natural Gas Pipelines, and Refined Products and Crude. The company owns natural gas gathering pipelines and processing plants in the Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions; and provides midstream services to producers of NGLs. It also owns NGL gathering and distribution pipelines in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Colorado; terminal and storage facilities in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Illinois; NGL distribution pipelines in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana; transports refined petroleum products, including unleaded gasoline and diesel; and owns and operates truck- and rail-loading, and -unloading facilities connected to NGL fractionation, storage, and pipeline assets. In addition, the company transports and stores natural gas through regulated interstate and intrastate natural gas transmission pipelines, and natural gas storage facilities. Further, it owns and operates a parking garage in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma; and leases excess office space and rail cars. Additionally, the company transports, stores, and distributes refined products, NGLs, and crude oil, as well as conducts commodity-related activities, including liquids blending and marketing activities. It serves integrated and independent exploration and production companies; other NGL and natural gas gathering and processing companies; crude oil and natural gas production companies; utilities; industrial companies; natural gasoline distributors; propane distributors; municipalities; ethanol producers; petrochemical, refining, and marketing companies; and heating fuel users, refineries, and exporters. ONEOK, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ONEOK has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.48.
PE Ratio
ONEOK has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.36 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 23.14%.
Moving Average
ONEOK’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $76.46 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $69.25.
2. Knowles Corporation (KN)
18.2% sales growth and 7.14% return on equity
Knowles Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions for the mobile consumer electronics, communications, medtech, defense, automotive, and industrial markets worldwide. It operates in two segments, Audio and Precision Devices (PD). The Audio segment designs and manufactures audio products, including microphones and balanced armature speakers, audio processors, and software and algorithms used in applications that serve the mobile, ear, and Internet of Things markets. The PD segment designs and delivers capacitor products and radio frequency solutions that are used in applications, such as power supplies and medical implants, satellite communication, and radar systems, as well as our telecommunications infrastructure customers. The company also provides single layer electronic components to the telecommunication, fiber optics, and defense markets. It sells its products directly to original equipment manufacturers and to their contract manufacturers and suppliers, as well as through distributors. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Knowles Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.79.
PE Ratio
Knowles Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.15 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 7.14%.
3. Zynex (ZYXI)
18.2% sales growth and 17.3% return on equity
Zynex, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets medical devices to treat chronic and acute pain; and activate and exercise muscles for rehabilitative purposes with electrical stimulation. It offers NexWave, a dual channel, multi-modality interferential current, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and neuromuscular electrical stimulation device; NeuroMove, an electromyography triggered electrical stimulation device; InWave, an electrical stimulation product for the treatment of female urinary incontinence; and TENSWave, a dual channel TENS device. The company also supplies electrodes for the delivery of electrical current to the body and batteries for use in electrotherapy products; and distributes Comfortrac for cervical traction, JetStream for hot/cold therapy, and LSO Back Braces for lumbar support. In addition, it offers blood volume monitor, a non-invasive medical device for monitoring central blood volume for use in operating and recovery rooms to detect blood loss during surgery and internal bleeding during recovery. The company provides its products for use in pain management and control; and stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Zynex, Inc. sells its products through direct sales force primarily in the United States. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Zynex has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.27.
PE Ratio
Zynex has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 42.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $42.15 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 17.3%.
Moving Average
Zynex’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $12.54 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $9.92.
4. Globus Maritime Limited (GLBS)
13.6% sales growth and 3.04% return on equity
Globus Maritime Limited, an integrated dry bulk shipping company, provides marine transportation services worldwide. It owns, operates, and manages a fleet of dry bulk vessels that transport iron ore, coal, grain, steel products, cement, alumina, and other dry bulk cargoes. As of March 31, 2022, the company's fleet included nine vessels with a total carrying capacity of 626,257 deadweight tonnage. It charters its vessels to operators, trading houses, shipping companies and producers, and government-owned entities. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Athens, Greece. Globus Maritime Limited is a subsidiary of Firment Trading Limited.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Globus Maritime Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.26.
PE Ratio
Globus Maritime Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.21 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 3.04%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is 86.7% and a drop 107.7% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Globus Maritime Limited’s EBITDA is 8.76.
5. Southwest Airlines (LUV)
8.5% sales growth and 4.39% return on equity
Southwest Airlines Co. operates as a passenger airline company that provides scheduled air transportation services in the United States and near-international markets. As of December 31, 2023, the company operated a total fleet of 817 Boeing 737 aircraft; 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 and connectivity services on Wi-Fi enabled aircraft; 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. Southwest Airlines Co. 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 $0.76.
PE Ratio
Southwest Airlines has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.24 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 4.39%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Southwest Airlines’s stock is valued at $27.54 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $39.53 and way higher than its 52-week low of $21.91.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 5, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.72 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.45%.
Sales Growth
Southwest Airlines’s sales growth is 12.1% for the current quarter and 8.5% for the next.
6. FleetCor Technologies (FLT)
7.7% sales growth and 33.72% return on equity
FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. operates as a payments company that helps businesses and consumers manage vehicle-related expenses, lodging expenses, and corporate payments in the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through Vehicle Payments, Corporate Payments, Lodging Payments, and Other segments. The company offers vehicle payment solutions, which include fuel, tolls, parking, fleet maintenance, and long-haul transportation services; as well as prepaid food and transportation vouchers and cards. It also provides corporate payment solutions consisting of accounts payable automation; virtual cards, cross-border solutions; and purchasing and travel and entertainment card products, as well as lodging payments solutions for employees who travel overnight for work purposes; traveling crews and stranded passengers from airlines and cruise lines; and insurance policyholders displaced from their homes due to damage or catastrophe. In addition, the company offers gifts and payroll cards. It serves business, merchant, consumer, and payment network customers. FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FleetCor Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.21.
PE Ratio
FleetCor Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.96 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 33.72%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
FleetCor Technologies’s stock is valued at $303.26 at 01:22 EST, higher than its 52-week high of $298.48.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.1%, now sitting on 3.76B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
FleetCor Technologies’s sales growth is 4% for the current quarter and 7.7% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
FleetCor Technologies’s EBITDA is 7.04.
7. PriceSmart (PSMT)
7.4% sales growth and 11.44% return on equity
PriceSmart, Inc. owns and operates U.S. style membership shopping warehouse clubs in the United States, Central America, the Caribbean, and Colombia. Its warehouse clubs sell brand name and private label consumer products, essential goods, fresh produce, prepared foods, and fresh-baked goods, as well as provides services, such as optical, tire center, and other ancillary services. The company also operates Click & Go, an e-commerce platform for online ordering, curbside pickup, and delivery services. As of March 29, 2022, it operated 49 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U.S. territory. PriceSmart, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PriceSmart has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.97.
PE Ratio
PriceSmart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.01 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 11.44%.
Moving Average
PriceSmart’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $81.39 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $76.09.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.1%, now sitting on 4.67B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for PriceSmart is 167403 which is 13.38% above its average volume of 147637.
Sales Growth
PriceSmart’s sales growth for the next quarter is 7.4%.
