(VIANEWS) – Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (SPNS), McCormick & Company (MKC), Novartis AG (NVS) 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. Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (SPNS)
9.7% sales growth and 14.19% return on equity
Sapiens International Corporation N.V. provides software solutions for the insurance and financial services industries in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and South Africa. The company offers Sapiens CoreSuite and Sapiens IDITSuite for personal, commercial, and specialty lines, as well as reinsurance and workers' compensation; and Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens UnderwritingPro, Sapiens ApplicationPro, Sapiens IllustrationPro, and Sapiens ConsolidationMaster for life, pension, and annuities. It also provides Sapiens DigitalSuite for insurance customers, agents, brokers, risk managers, customer groups and third-party service providers; Sapiens AgentConnect and Sapiens CustomerConnect portals; Sapiens Intelligence, an analytics platform; Sapiens IntelligencePro, a comprehensive BI solution with pre-configured reports, dashboards, and scorecards; and Sapiens Advanced Analytics, which uses AI and Machine Learning to generate actionable insights based on different models across the insurance value chain. In addition, the company offers Sapiens ReinsuranceMaster, Sapiens ReinsurancePro, and Sapiens Reinsurance GO reinsurance solutions; and Sapiens Platform, Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens PolicyPro, and Sapiens ClaimsPro, as well as Sapiens PolicyGo, Sapiens ClaimsGo, and Sapiens Connect for workers' compensation. Further, it provides financial and compliance solutions, which comprise Sapiens FinancialPro, Sapiens Financial GO, Sapiens StatementPro, Sapiens CheckPro, and Sapiens Reporting Tools; and Sapiens Decision, an enterprise-scale platform that enables institutions to centrally author, store, and manage various organizational business logics. Additionally, the company offers tailor-made solutions based on its Sapiens eMerge platform; and program delivery, business, and managed services. It markets and sells its products and services through direct and partner sales. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Holon, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sapiens International Corporation N.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.02.
PE Ratio
Sapiens International Corporation N.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.78 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 14.19%.
Moving Average
Sapiens International Corporation N.V.’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $28.56 and way above its 200-day moving average of $23.43.
Sales Growth
Sapiens International Corporation N.V.’s sales growth is 7.5% for the current quarter and 9.7% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 13.3% and 6.3%, respectively.
2. McCormick & Company (MKC)
8.2% sales growth and 14.62% return on equity
McCormick & Company, Incorporated manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the food industry. It operates in two segments, Consumer and Flavor Solutions. The Consumer segment offers spices, herbs, and seasonings, as well as condiments and sauces, and desserts. This segment markets its products under the McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's, Cholula Hot Sauce, Gourmet Garden, Club House, and OLD BAY brands in the Americas; Ducros, Schwartz, Kamis, and LA Drogheria, and Vahiné brands in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; McCormick and DaQiao brands in China; and McCormick, Aeroplane, and Gourmet Garden brands in Australia, as well as markets regional and ethnic brands, such as Zatarain's, Stubb's, Thai Kitchen, and Simply Asia. It also supplies its products under the private labels. This segment serves retailers comprising grocery, mass merchandise, warehouse clubs, discount and drug stores, and e-commerce retailers directly and indirectly through distributors and wholesale foodservice suppliers. The Flavor Solutions segment offers seasoning blends, spices and herbs, condiments, coating systems, and compound flavors to multinational food manufacturers and foodservice customers. It serves foodservice customers directly and indirectly through distributors. McCormick & Company, Incorporated was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, McCormick & Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.59.
PE Ratio
McCormick & Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.53 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 14.62%.
Previous days news about McCormick & Company(MKC)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 18 September, "Therefore, investors must closely watch consumer staples stocks such as Mondelez International (MDLZ Quick QuoteMDLZ – Free Report) , Hershey (HSY Quick QuoteHSY – Free Report) and McCormick & Company (MKC Quick QuoteMKC – Free Report) as they provide a natural hedge against inflation."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 19 September, "In addition, Zacks Equity Research provides analysis on Mondelez International (MDLZ Quick QuoteMDLZ – Free Report) , Hershey (HSY Quick QuoteHSY – Free Report) and McCormick & Company (MKC Quick QuoteMKC – Free Report) .", "Therefore, investors must closely watch consumer staples stocks such as Mondelez International, Hershey and McCormick & Company as they provide a natural hedge against inflation."
3. Novartis AG (NVS)
8% sales growth and 13.31% return on equity
Novartis AG researches, develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products in Switzerland and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. The Innovative Medicines segment offers prescription medicines for patients and physicians. It also provides cardiovascular, ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, hematology, and solid tumor products. The Sandoz segment develops, manufactures, and markets finished dosage forms of small molecule pharmaceuticals to third parties. It also provides protein- or other biotechnology-based products, including biosimilars; and biotechnology manufacturing services; and anti-infectives, such as active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates primarily antibiotics. Novartis AG has a license and collaboration agreement with Alnylam Pharmaceuticals to develop, manufacture, and commercialize inclisiran, a therapy to reduce LDL cholesterol. Novartis AG was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Novartis AG has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.6.
PE Ratio
Novartis AG has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.96 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 13.31%.
Previous days news about Novartis AG(NVS)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 18 September, "Shareholders of Novartis also approved an ordinary capital decrease of the share capital of Novartis AG in the amount of the share capital of Sandoz."
4. Ducommun Incorporated (DCO)
7.3% sales growth and 4.32% return on equity
Ducommun Incorporated provides engineering and manufacturing products and services primarily to the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and other industries in the United States. It operates through two segments, Electronic Systems and Structural Systems. The Electronic Systems segment provides cable assemblies and interconnect systems; printed circuit board assemblies; higher-level electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical components and assemblies, as well as lightning diversion systems; and radar enclosures, aircraft avionics racks, shipboard communications and control enclosures, shipboard communications and control enclosures, wire harnesses, surge suppressors, conformal shields, and other assemblies. It also supplies engineered products, including illuminated pushbutton switches and panels for aviation and test systems; microwave and millimeter switches and filters for radio frequency systems and test instrumentation; and motors and resolvers for motion control. In addition, this segment provides engineering expertise for aerospace system design, development, integration, and testing. The Structural Systems segment designs, engineers, and manufactures contoured aluminum, titanium, and Inconel aero structure components; structural assembly products, such as winglets, engine components, and fuselage structural panels; and metal and composite bonded structures and assemblies comprising aircraft wing spoilers, large fuselage skins, rotor blades on rotary-wing aircraft and components, flight control surfaces, engine components, and ammunition handling systems. It serves commercial aircraft, military fixed-wing aircraft, military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft, and space programs, as well as industrial, medical, and other end-use markets. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ducommun Incorporated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.91.
PE Ratio
Ducommun Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.74 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 4.32%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ducommun Incorporated’s stock is valued at $45.34 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $58.28 and way higher than its 52-week low of $38.89.
5. FirstService Corporation (FSV)
5.9% sales growth and 14.19% 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 $2.99.
PE Ratio
FirstService Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $51.62 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 14.19%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 20.3%, now sitting on 4.12B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
FirstService Corporation’s stock is valued at $154.34 at 01:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $163.95 and way higher than its 52-week low of $112.44.
Moving Average
FirstService Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $153.07 and above its 200-day moving average of $142.59.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 9.4% and 2.5%, respectively.
