(VIANEWS) – Randgold (GOLD), BanColombia S.A. (CIB), Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) 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. Randgold (GOLD)
38.1% sales growth and 7.2% return on equity
Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the exploration, mine development, production, and sale of gold and copper properties in Canada and internationally. The company also explores and sells silver and energy materials. It has ownership interests in producing gold mines located in Argentina, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Mali, Tanzania, and the United States. The company also has ownership interests in producing copper mines located in Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Zambia; and various other projects located in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Barrick Gold Corporation was founded in 1983 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Randgold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.72.
PE Ratio
Randgold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.83 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 7.2%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.6%, now sitting on 11.83B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Randgold is 48699400 which is 116.28% above its average volume of 22516000.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 50% and 63%, respectively.
2. BanColombia S.A. (CIB)
31.7% sales growth and 15.74% return on equity
Bancolombia S. A. provides various banking products and services to individual and corporate customers in Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. The company operates through nine segments: Banking Colombia, Banking Panama, Banking El Salvador, Banking Guatemala, Trust, Investment Banking, Brokerage, International Banking, and All Other. It offers checking and savings accounts, fixed term deposits, and investment products; trade financing, loans funded by domestic development banks, working capital loans, credit cards, personal and vehicle loans, payroll loans, and overdrafts; financial support to real estate developers and mortgages for individuals and companies; and financial and operating leasing services. The company also provides hedging instruments, including futures, forwards, options, and swaps; and brokerage, investment advisory, and private banking services, including selling and distributing equities, futures, foreign currencies, fixed income securities, mutual funds, and structured products. In addition, it offers cash management services; foreign currency transaction services; life, auto, commercial, and homeowner's insurance products; and online and computer banking services. Further, the company provides investment banking services comprising project and acquisition finance, debt and equity capital markets, principal investments, M&A, restructurings, and structured financing; money market accounts, mutual and pension funds, private equity funds, payment trust, custody, and corporate trust; and digital banking platform, transportation, securities brokerage, maintenance and remodeling, advertising and marketing, and outsourcing services, as well as credit cards. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 1,057 branches; 18,631 banking correspondents; 535 PAMs; 215 kiosks in El Salvador and 137 in Colombia; and 6,124 automatic teller machines. Bancolombia S.A. was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in MedellÃn, Colombia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BanColombia S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.27.
PE Ratio
BanColombia S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.25 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 15.74%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for BanColombia S.A. is 225029 which is 7.09% below its average volume of 242227.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
BanColombia S.A.’s stock is valued at $32.90 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $37.85 and way higher than its 52-week low of $24.15.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 27, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.32%.
3. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
24.8% sales growth and 9.21% return on equity
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.68.
PE Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.97 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 9.21%.
4. Shopify (SHOP)
21.6% sales growth and 15.31% return on equity
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Shopify Inc., a commerce company, provides a commerce platform and services in Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, Australia, China, and Latin America. The company's platform enables merchants to displays, manages, markets, and sells its products through various sales channels, including web and mobile storefronts, physical retail locations, pop-up shops, social media storefronts, native mobile apps, buy buttons, and marketplaces; and enables to manage products and inventory, process orders and payments, fulfill and ship orders, new buyers and build customer relationships, source products, leverage analytics and reporting, manage cash, payments and transactions, and access financing. It also sells custom themes and apps, and registration of domain names; and merchant solutions, which include accepting payments, shipping, and securing working capital. The company was formerly known as Jaded Pixel Technologies Inc. and changed its name to Shopify Inc. in November 2011. Shopify Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Shopify has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.1.
PE Ratio
Shopify has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 700. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $700 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 15.31%.
5. T. Rowe Price Group (TROW)
14.6% sales growth and 18.72% return on equity
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides its services to individuals, institutional investors, retirement plans, financial intermediaries, and institutions. It launches and manages equity and fixed income mutual funds. The firm invests in the public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. It employs fundamental and quantitative analysis with a bottom-up approach. The firm utilizes in-house and external research to make its investments. It employs socially responsible investing with a focus on environmental, social, and governance issues. It makes investment in late-stage venture capital transactions and usually invests between $3 million and $5 million. The firm was previously known as T. Rowe Group, Inc. and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland, with additional offices in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Owings Mills, Maryland; San Francisco, California; New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Tampa, Florida; Toronto, Ontario; Hellerup, Denmark; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; Zurich, Switzerland; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; London, United Kingdom; Sydney, New South Wales; Hong Kong; Tokyo, Japan; Singapore; Frankfurt, Shanghai, China; Germany, Madrid, Spain, Milan, Italy, Stockholm, Sweden, Melbourne, Australia, Amsterdam, Netherlands and Washington, DC.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, T. Rowe Price Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.76.
PE Ratio
T. Rowe Price Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.84 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 18.72%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.6%, now sitting on 6.8B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.88%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 5.1% and 24.4%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
T. Rowe Price Group’s stock is valued at $115.19 at 16:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $122.27 and way higher than its 52-week low of $87.43.
6. Credicorp Ltd. (BAP)
11.6% sales growth and 15.79% return on equity
Credicorp Ltd., a financial services holding company, provides various financial, insurance, and health services and products primarily in Peru and internationally. The company's Universal Banking segment offers deposits and current accounts, and various credits and financial instruments to individuals and legal entities. Its Insurance and Pensions segment issues insurance policies to cover losses in commercial property, transportation, marine vessels, automobile, life, health, and pensions, as well as provides private pension fund management services. The company's Microfinance segment manages loans, credits, deposits, and current accounts of the small and microenterprises. Its Investment Banking and Wealth Management segment offers its services to corporations, institutional investors, governments, and foundations; engages in structuring and placement of issues in the primary market, as well as the execution and negotiation of operations in the secondary market; and structures securitization processes for corporate customers and manages mutual funds. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Lima, Peru.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Credicorp Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $16.03.
PE Ratio
Credicorp Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.73 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 15.79%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 23, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 9.29 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.4%.
Sales Growth
Credicorp Ltd.’s sales growth is 15.7% for the current quarter and 11.6% for the next.
7. Red Rock Resorts (RRR)
9.2% sales growth and 187.95% return on equity
Red Rock Resorts, Inc., through its interest in Station Holdco and Station LLC, develops and operates casino and entertainment properties in the United States. It operates through two segments, Las Vegas Operations and Native American Management. The company owns and operates 9 gaming and entertainment facilities, and 10 smaller casinos in the Las Vegas regional market. In addition, it manages Graton Resort & Casino in northern California. As of December 31, 2021, it operated approximately 13,894 slot machines, 240 table games, and 3,081 hotel rooms in the Las Vegas market. The company was formerly known as Station Casinos Corp. and changed its name to Red Rock Resorts, Inc. in January 2016. Red Rock Resorts, Inc. was incorporated in 1976 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Red Rock Resorts has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.83.
PE Ratio
Red Rock Resorts has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.45 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 187.95%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.9%, now sitting on 1.85B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 70.6% and a drop 25.3% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Red Rock Resorts’s stock is valued at $55.03 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $63.28 and way above its 52-week low of $37.82.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.82%.
