(VIANEWS) – Palomar Holdings (PLMR), MercadoLibre (MELI), Rollins (ROL) 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. Palomar Holdings (PLMR)
45.7% sales growth and 14% return on equity
Palomar Holdings, Inc., an insurance holding company, provides specialty property insurance to residential and commercial customers. The company offers personal and commercial specialty property insurance products, including residential and commercial earthquake, commercial all risk, specialty homeowners, inland marine, Hawaii hurricane, and residential flood, as well as other products, such as assumed reinsurance, commercial flood, real estate error and omission, and real estate investor products. It markets and distributes its products through retail agents, wholesale brokers, program administrators, and carrier partnerships. The company was formerly known as GC Palomar Holdings. Palomar Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in La Jolla, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Palomar Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.03.
PE Ratio
Palomar Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.42 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%.
2. MercadoLibre (MELI)
27.8% sales growth and 34.06% return on equity
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in Latin America. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases online; and Mercado Pago FinTech platform, a financial technology solution platform, which facilitates transactions on and off its marketplaces by providing a mechanism that allows its users to send and receive payments online, as well as allows users to transfer money through their websites or on the apps. The company also offers Mercado Fondo that allows users to invest funds deposited in their Mercado Pago accounts; Mercado Credito, which extends loans to certain merchants and consumers; and Mercado Envios logistics solution that enables sellers on its platform to utilize third-party carriers and other logistics service providers, as well as fulfillment and warehousing services for sellers. In addition, it provides Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classified listing service, where users can list and purchase motor vehicles, real estate, and services; Mercado Libre Ads, an advertising platform, which enables large retailers and brands to promote their products and services on the web; and Mercado Shops, an online storefronts solution that enables users to set-up, manage, and promote their own digital stores. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.07.
PE Ratio
MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 106.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $106.3 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 34.06%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
MercadoLibre’s stock is valued at $1,282.99 at 20:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $1,337.75 and way above its 52-week low of $600.68.
Sales Growth
MercadoLibre’s sales growth is 25.3% for the present quarter and 27.8% for the next.
Previous days news about MercadoLibre(MELI)
- All you need to know about mercadolibre (meli) rating upgrade to buy. According to Zacks on Thursday, 25 May, "Investors might want to bet on MercadoLibre (MELI Quick QuoteMELI – Free Report) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). ", "The upgrade of MercadoLibre to a Zacks Rank #2 positions it in the top 20% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term."
3. Rollins (ROL)
14.5% sales growth and 31.98% return on equity
Rollins, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides pest and wildlife control services to residential and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. The company offers pest control services to residential properties protecting from common pests, including rodents, insects, and wildlife. It also provides workplace pest control solutions for customers across various end markets, such as healthcare, foodservice, and logistics. In addition, the company offers termite protection services and ancillary services. It serves clients directly, as well as through franchisee operations. Rollins, Inc. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rollins has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.78.
PE Ratio
Rollins has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.43 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 31.98%.
Sales Growth
Rollins’s sales growth is 12.6% for the ongoing quarter and 14.5% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Rollins is 612348 which is 55.83% below its average volume of 1386380.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 8, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.25%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 20% and 13.6%, respectively.
4. Unifirst Corporation (UNF)
10% sales growth and 5.35% return on equity
UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company operates through U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid segments. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells a range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments. The company also rents and sells industrial wiping products, floor mats, facility service products, and dry and wet mops; restroom and cleaning supplies comprising air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps; and other textile products. In addition, it provides first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies; decontaminates and cleans work clothes, and other items that is exposed to radioactive materials; and services special cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Further, it offers a range of garment service options, including full-service rental programs in which garments are cleaned and serviced; lease programs in which garments are cleaned and maintained by individual employees; and purchase programs to buy garments and related items directly. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, food processors and service operations, light manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants, service companies, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation companies, healthcare providers, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high technology companies, and utilities operating nuclear reactors, as well as others who require employee clothing for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Unifirst Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.48.
PE Ratio
Unifirst Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.1 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 5.35%.
Sales Growth
Unifirst Corporation’s sales growth is 10.3% for the present quarter and 10% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Unifirst Corporation’s stock is valued at $170.40 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $205.59 and way higher than its 52-week low of $154.72.
5. Ulta Beauty (ULTA)
8.9% sales growth and 71.09% return on equity
Ulta Beauty, Inc. operate specialty retail stores selling cosmetics, fragrance, haircare and skincare products, and related accessories and services in the United States. It offers broad assortment of branded and private label beauty products including cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skincare, bath and body products, professional hair products, and salon styling tools; and salon services, including hair, skin, makeup, and brow services, as well as nail services. The company's private label products comprises Ulta Beauty Collection branded cosmetics, skincare, and bath products, as well as Ulta Beauty branded products; and the Ulta Beauty branded gifts. It also distributes its products through its stores, website, and mobile applications. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ulta Beauty has a trailing twelve months EPS of $23.51.
PE Ratio
Ulta Beauty has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.88 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 71.09%.
Moving Average
Ulta Beauty’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $527.02 and below its 200-day moving average of $465.69.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Ulta Beauty’s EBITDA is 61.51.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18.2%, now sitting on 10.21B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 8.9% and 5.1%, respectively.
Previous days news about Ulta Beauty(ULTA)
- : Ulta beauty shares fall after same-store sales miss. According to MarketWatch on Thursday, 25 May, "Shares of Ulta Beauty Inc. tumbled 8.2% after hours on Thursday after the beauty-products and salon chain reported first-quarter same-store sales that just missed expectations and stuck with its full-year same-store sales outlook, amid what management called an "evolving" consumer backdrop. "
- Ulta beauty (Ulta) Q1 earnings & sales top estimates, rise y/y. According to Zacks on Friday, 26 May, "As of Apr 29, 2023, Ulta Beauty had shares worth $816.5 million left under its buyback program announced in March 2022. "
