(VIANEWS) – Pinduoduo (PDD), Harmony Biosciences Holdings (HRMY), TCG BDC (CGBD) 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. Pinduoduo (PDD)
31.6% sales growth and 32.7% return on equity
PDD Holdings Inc., a multinational commerce group, owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. It operates Pinduoduo, an e-commerce platform that offers products in various categories, including agricultural produce, apparel, shoes, bags, mother and childcare products, food and beverage, electronic appliances, furniture and household goods, cosmetics and other personal care, sports and fitness items and auto accessories; and Temu, an online marketplace. It focuses on bringing businesses and people into the digital economy. The company was formerly known as Pinduoduo Inc. and changed its name to PDD Holdings Inc. in February 2023. PDD Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pinduoduo has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.28.
PE Ratio
Pinduoduo has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.27 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 32.7%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Pinduoduo’s stock is valued at $63.20 at 06:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $106.38 and way above its 52-week low of $31.01.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 27.3% and a drop 9.6% for the next.
2. Harmony Biosciences Holdings (HRMY)
29.9% sales growth and 61.58% return on equity
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc., a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes therapies for patients with rare neurological disorders. Its product, WAKIX is a medication for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy in the United States. The company was formerly known as Harmony Biosciences II, Inc. and changed its name to Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. in February 2020. Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Harmony Biosciences Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.9.
PE Ratio
Harmony Biosciences Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.97 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 61.58%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Harmony Biosciences Holdings is 138611 which is 85.14% below its average volume of 933070.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 34.3% and 61.5%, respectively.
3. TCG BDC (CGBD)
25.7% sales growth and 9.18% return on equity
TCG BDC, Inc. is a non-diversified closed-end investment company. The fund operates as a business development company. The company provides debt investments in the U.S. middle market companies. It also invests in first lien and second lien senior secured loans; middle market junior loans, such as corporate mezzanine loans, equity co-investments, syndicated first lien and second lien senior secured loans, high-yield bonds, structured finance obligations, and other opportunistic investments. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, TCG BDC has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.49.
PE Ratio
TCG BDC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.09 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 9.18%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 23.1% and 4.3%, respectively.
4. Amalgamated Bank (AMAL)
13.1% sales growth and 15.19% return on equity
Amalgamated Financial Corp. operates as a bank holding company for Amalgamated Bank that provides commercial banking and trust services for commercial and retail customers in the United States. The company accepts various deposit products, including non-interest and interest-bearing demand accounts, savings and money market accounts, NOW accounts, and certificates of deposit. It also provides various commercial loans comprising commercial and industrial, multifamily mortgage, and commercial real estate loans; and retail loans, such as residential real estate, and consumer and other loans. In addition, the company offers online banking, bill payment, online cash management, and safe deposit box rental services; debit, prepaid, and ATM cards; and trust, custody, and investment management services comprising asset safekeeping, corporate actions, income collections, proxy, account transition, asset transfers, and conversion management services. Further, it provides investment products, such as equity, fixed-income, real estate, and alternative investment products; and brokerage, asset management, and insurance products. It serves advocacy-based non-profits, social welfare organizations, labor unions, political organizations, foundations, sustainability-focused, socially responsible businesses, and other for-profit companies, as well as their members and stakeholders. The company operates a network of six branches in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Boston; and a digital banking and mobile platform. Amalgamated Financial Corp. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Amalgamated Bank has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.61.
PE Ratio
Amalgamated Bank has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.66 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 15.19%.
5. FirstService Corporation (FSV)
12.1% sales growth and 13.43% return on equity
FirstService Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial customers in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. The FirstService Residential segment offers property management services for private residential communities, such as condominiums, co-operatives, homeowner associations, master-planned communities, active adult and lifestyle communities, and various other residential developments. This segment also provides a range of ancillary services, including on-site staffing for building engineering and maintenance, full-service swimming pool and amenity management, and security and concierge/front desk; and financial services comprising cash management, other banking transaction-related, and specialized property insurance brokerage. In addition, this segment offers energy management solutions and advisory services, and resale processing services. The FirstService Brands segment provides property services through 5 franchise networks; and company-owned locations, including 19 California Closets and 11 Paul Davis Restoration locations. It provides residential and commercial restoration, painting, and floor coverings design and installation services; custom-designed and installed closet, and home storage solutions; home inspection services; and fire protection and related services. This segment offers its services primarily under the Paul Davis Restoration, Interstate Restoration, FirstOnSite Restoration, Century Fire Protection, CertaPro Painters, California Closets, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, and Floor Coverings International brand names. FirstService Corporation was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FirstService Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.73.
PE Ratio
FirstService Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 53.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $53.16 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 13.43%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
FirstService Corporation’s EBITDA is 62.32.
Sales Growth
FirstService Corporation’s sales growth is 16.2% for the present quarter and 12.1% for the next.
Moving Average
FirstService Corporation’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $139.14 and way above its 200-day moving average of $130.95.
6. Paychex (PAYX)
7.8% sales growth and 44.96% return on equity
Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative; and retirement services administration, including plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Paychex has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.13.
PE Ratio
Paychex has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.08 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 44.96%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 19.8% and 8.7%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Paychex’s sales growth is 6.7% for the present quarter and 7.8% for the next.
