(VIANEWS) – Schrodinger (SDGR), Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX), Rambus (RMBS) 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. Schrodinger (SDGR)
41.5% sales growth and 12.02% return on equity
Schrödinger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides physics-based software platform that enables discovery of novel molecules for drug development and materials applications. The company operates in two segments, Software and Drug Discovery. The Software segment is focused on selling its software for drug discovery in the life sciences industry, as well as to customers in materials science industries. The Drug Discovery segment focuses on building a portfolio of preclinical and clinical programs, internally and through collaborations. The company serves biopharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories worldwide. Schrödinger, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Schrodinger has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.8.
PE Ratio
Schrodinger has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 39.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $39.66 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 12.02%.
2. Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX)
24.1% sales growth and 13.28% return on equity
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, operates as a bottler of Coca-Cola trademark beverages. The company produces, markets, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. It also operates small-box retail chain stores in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil under the OXXO name; retail service stations for fuels, motor oils, lubricants, and car care products under the OXXO GAS name in Mexico; and drugstores in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico under the Cruz Verde, Fybeca, SanaSana, YZA, La Moderna, and Farmacon names. In addition, the company is involved in the production and distribution of collers, commercial refrigeration equipment, plastic boxes, food processing, and preservation and weighing equipment; and provision of logistic transportation, distribution and maintenance, point-of-sale refrigeration, and plastics solutions, as well as distribution platform for cleaning products and consumables. Further, it operates small-box retail and food convenience chain stores in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands under the k kiosk, Brezelkönig, BackWerk, Ditsch, Press & Books, avec, Caffè Spettacolo, and ok.–) names, as well as pretzels under the Ditsch name. The company was founded in 1890 and is based in Monterrey, Mexico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.8.
PE Ratio
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.98 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 13.28%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 3, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.9 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.65%.
3. Rambus (RMBS)
12.5% sales growth and 21.2% return on equity
Rambus Inc. provides semiconductor products in the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, Europe, Canada, Singapore, China, and internationally. The company offers DDR memory interface chips, including DDR5, DDR4 and DDR3 memory interface chips to module manufacturers and OEMs; silicon IP comprising, interface and security IP solutions that move and protect data in advanced applications; and physical interface and digital controller IP to offer industry-leading, integrated memory and interconnect subsystems. It also provides a portfolio of patents that covers memory architecture, high-speed serial links, and security products. The company markets its products and services through its direct sales force and distributors. Rambus Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rambus has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.67.
PE Ratio
Rambus has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.04 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 21.2%.
4. Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN)
12.1% sales growth and 16.88% return on equity
Main Street Capital Corporation is a principal investment firm that primarily provides equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies. Main Street's portfolio investments are typically made to support management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, refinancings and acquisitions of companies that operate in diverse industry sectors. Main Street seeks to partner with entrepreneurs, business owners and management teams and generally provides "one stop" financing alternatives within its lower middle market portfolio. Main Street's lower middle market companies generally have annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million. Main Street's middle market debt investments are made in businesses that are generally larger in size than its lower middle market portfolio companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Main Street Capital Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.46.
PE Ratio
Main Street Capital Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.12 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 16.88%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Main Street Capital Corporation’s EBITDA is 7.88.
5. The Travelers Companies (TRV)
11.9% sales growth and 9.99% return on equity
The Travelers Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a range of commercial and personal property, and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations, and individuals in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Business Insurance, Bond & Specialty Insurance, and Personal Insurance. The Business Insurance segment offers workers' compensation, commercial automobile and property, general liability, commercial multi-peril, employers' liability, public and product liability, professional indemnity, marine, aviation, onshore and offshore energy, construction, terrorism, personal accident, and kidnap and ransom insurance products. This segment operates through select accounts, which serve small businesses; commercial accounts that serve mid-sized businesses; national accounts, which serve large companies; and national property and other that serve large and mid-sized customers, commercial trucking industry, and agricultural businesses, as well as markets and distributes its products through brokers, wholesale agents, and program managers. The Bond & Specialty Insurance segment provides surety, fidelity, management and professional liability, and other property and casualty coverages and related risk management services through independent agencies and brokers. The Personal Insurance segment offers property and casualty insurance covering personal risks, primarily automobile and homeowners' insurance to individuals through independent agencies and brokers. The Travelers Companies, Inc. was founded in 1853 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Travelers Companies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.43.
PE Ratio
The Travelers Companies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.7 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 9.99%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 37.3% and 47.6%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 6, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.43%.
Moving Average
The Travelers Companies’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $166.61 and under its 200-day moving average of $176.84.
6. Qualys (QLYS)
10.9% sales growth and 35.76% return on equity
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers Qualys Cloud Apps, which includes Vulnerability Management; Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response; Threat Protection; Continuous Monitoring; Patch Management; Multi-Vector Endpoint Detection and Response; Certificate Assessment; SaaS Detection and Response; Secure Enterprise Mobility; Policy Compliance; Security Configuration Assessment; PCI Compliance; File Integrity Monitoring; Security Assessment Questionnaire; Out of-Band Configuration Assessment; Web Application Scanning; Web Application Firewall; Global Asset Inventory; Cybersecurity Asset Management; Certificate Inventory; Cloud Inventory; Cloud Security Assessment; and Container Security. Its integrated suite of IT, security, and compliance solutions delivered on its Qualys Cloud Platform enables customers to identify and manage IT assets, collect and analyze IT security data, discover and prioritize vulnerabilities, recommend and implement remediation actions, and verify the implementation of such actions. The company also provides asset tagging and management, reporting and dashboards, questionnaires and collaboration, remediation and workflow, big data correlation and analytics engine, and alerts and notifications, which enable integrated workflows, management and real-time analysis, and reporting across IT, security, and compliance solutions. The company offers its solutions through its sales teams, as well as through its network of channel partners, such as security consulting organizations, managed service providers, resellers, and consulting firms. It serves enterprises, government entities, and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, including education, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, media, retail, technology, and utilities. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Qualys has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.19.
PE Ratio
Qualys has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 48.69. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $48.69 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 35.76%.
7. Tesla (TSLA)
9.6% sales growth and 27.14% return on equity
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Automotive, and Energy Generation and Storage. The Automotive segment offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty after-sales vehicle, used vehicles, retail merchandise, and vehicle insurance services. This segment also provides sedans and sport utility vehicles through direct and used vehicle sales, a network of Tesla Superchargers, and in-app upgrades; purchase financing and leasing services; services for electric vehicles through its company-owned service locations and Tesla mobile service technicians; and vehicle limited warranties and extended service plans. The Energy Generation and Storage segment engages in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products, and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and utilities through its website, stores, and galleries, as well as through a network of channel partners; and provision of service and repairs to its energy product customers, including under warranty, as well as various financing options to its solar customers. The company was formerly known as Tesla Motors, Inc. and changed its name to Tesla, Inc. in February 2017. Tesla, Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Tesla has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.4.
PE Ratio
Tesla has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 78.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $78.49 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 27.14%.
Moving Average
Tesla’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $256.42 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $202.31.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 23.8% and a negative 24.4%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Tesla’s stock is valued at $266.85 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $313.80 and way higher than its 52-week low of $101.81.
Previous days news about Tesla(TSLA)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 19 September, "EV king Tesla (TSLA Quick QuoteTSLA – Free Report) and its suppliers will invest $15 billion in a Mexico gigafactory over the next two years, per the state governor. "
- : Tesla stock reverses lower again, in wake of WSJ report of talks to set up a manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. According to MarketWatch on Monday, 18 September, "Shares of Tesla Inc. reversed lower again Monday, with the United Auto Workers’ ongoing strike against the Big Three automakers so far failing to provide the support that many on Wall Street had expected.", "Also read: Will UAW strike provide an opportunity for Tesla – and push up car prices?"
- : Elon Musk’s perks at Tesla under justice department scrutiny: report. According to MarketWatch on Tuesday, 19 September, "Federal investigators are widening a probe of benefits Tesla Inc. provided to Chief Executive Elon Musk as part of a criminal investigation, according to the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. The ."
- According to Zacks on Monday, 18 September, "Rivian’s EV pickup truck, the R1T, is sleek but far less futuristic than the Cybertruck (which still isn’t on the road) and the R1S SUV is a true sports utility vehicle compared to anything Tesla makes.", "RIVN stock is also back above some key technical levels and trading at a roughly 50% discount to Tesla at 3.6X forward 12-month sales."
8. Live Nation Entertainment (LYV)
6.7% sales growth and 70.18% return on equity
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates as a live entertainment company. It operates through Concerts, Ticketing, and Sponsorship & Advertising segments. The Concerts segment promotes live music events in its owned or operated venues, and in rented third-party venues; operates and manages music venues; produces music festivals; creates and streams associated content; and offers management and other services to artists. The Ticketing segment manages the ticketing operations, including the provision of ticketing software and services to clients for tickets and event information through its primary websites livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, as well as through other websites, mobile apps, retail outlets, and call centers; and provides ticket resale services. This segment sells tickets for its events and third-party clients in various live event categories; offers ticketing services for arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters, music clubs, concert promoters, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and theaters. The Sponsorship & Advertising segment sells international, national, and local sponsorships and placement of advertising, including signage and promotional programs; rich media offering that comprise advertising related with live streaming and music-related content; and ads across its distribution network of venues, events, and websites. This segment also manages the development of strategic sponsorship programs, as well as develops, books, and produces custom events or programs for specific brands. It owns, operates, or leases entertainment venues in North America and internationally. The company was formerly known as Live Nation, Inc. and changed its name to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. in January 2010. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Live Nation Entertainment has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.11.
PE Ratio
Live Nation Entertainment has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 74.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $74.71 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 70.18%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Live Nation Entertainment’s EBITDA is 1.07.
