(VIANEWS) – SCYNEXIS (SCYX), HighPeak Energy (HPK), Progressive Corporation (PGR) 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. SCYNEXIS (SCYX)
285.2% sales growth and 64.05% return on equity
SCYNEXIS, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops products for the treatment fungal infections in the United States. It offers BREXAFEMME (ibrexafungerp tablets) for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC). The company is developing its lead product candidate, Ibrexafungerp, as a novel oral and intravenous drug for the treatment of various fungal infections, including recurrent VVC, invasive aspergillosis, invasive candidiasis, and refractory invasive fungal infections; and ibrexafungerp that has completed Phase 3 CANDLE study for the prevention of recurrent (VVC). It has research collaborations with Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Hansoh (Shanghai) Health Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Company Limited, and R-Pharm, CJSC to develop and commercialize rights for ibrexafungerp. The company was formerly known as SCYNEXIS Chemistry & Automation, Inc. and changed its name to SCYNEXIS, Inc. in June 2002. SCYNEXIS, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SCYNEXIS has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.92.
PE Ratio
SCYNEXIS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2.48 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 64.05%.
Moving Average
SCYNEXIS’s value is way below its 50-day moving average of $3.02 and below its 200-day moving average of $2.47.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
SCYNEXIS’s EBITDA is 0.84.
2. HighPeak Energy (HPK)
31.8% sales growth and 23.92% return on equity
HighPeak Energy, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids reserves in the Midland Basin in West Texas. As of December 31, 2020, the company had approximately 22,515 MBoe of proved reserves. HighPeak Energy, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HighPeak Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.
PE Ratio
HighPeak Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.32 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 23.92%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 19.5%, now sitting on 926.58M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Progressive Corporation (PGR)
14.9% sales growth and 10.78% return on equity
The Progressive Corporation, an insurance holding company, provides personal and commercial auto, personal residential and commercial property, general liability, and other specialty property-casualty insurance products and related services in the United States. It operates in three segments: Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, and Property. The Personal Lines segment writes insurance for personal autos and recreational vehicles (RV). This segment's products include personal auto insurance; and special lines products, including insurance for motorcycles, ATVs, RVs, watercrafts, snowmobiles, and related products. The Commercial Lines segment provides auto-related liability and physical damage insurance, and business-related general liability and property insurance for autos, vans, pick-up trucks, and dump trucks used by small businesses; tractors, trailers, and straight trucks primarily used by regional general freight and expeditor-type businesses, and long-haul operators; dump trucks, log trucks, and garbage trucks used by dirt, sand and gravel, logging, garbage/debris removal, and coal-type businesses; and tow trucks and wreckers used in towing services and gas/service station businesses; as well as non-fleet and airport taxis, and black-car services. The Property segment writes residential property insurance for homeowners, other property owners, and renters, as well as offers manufactured homes, personal umbrella insurance, and primary and excess flood insurance. The company offers policy issuance and claims adjusting services; and acts as an agent to homeowners, general liability, workers' compensation insurance, and other products. It also provides reinsurance services. The company sells its products through independent insurance agencies, as well as through mobile applications and over the phone. The Progressive Corporation was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Progressive Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.91.
PE Ratio
Progressive Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.04 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 10.78%.
Moving Average
Progressive Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $134.60 and above its 200-day moving average of $134.44.
Sales Growth
Progressive Corporation’s sales growth is 18.7% for the current quarter and 14.9% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Progressive Corporation is 650019 which is 76.18% below its average volume of 2729120.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Progressive Corporation’s stock is valued at $142.72 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $149.87 and way higher than its 52-week low of $110.04.
4. Lifeway Foods (LWAY)
11.6% sales growth and 11.23% return on equity
Lifeway Foods, Inc. produces and markets probiotic-based products in the United States and internationally. Its primary product is drinkable kefir, a cultured dairy product in various organic and non-organic sizes, flavors, and types, including low fat, non-fat, whole milk, protein, and BioKefir. The company also offers European-style soft cheeses; cream and other products; ProBugs, a line of kefir products designed for children; cupped kefir and Icelandic Skyr, a line of strained kefir and yogurt products; and frozen kefir in soft serve and pint-size containers. It sells its products under the Lifeway and Fresh Made brand names, as well as under private labels on behalf of customers primarily through direct sales force, brokers, and distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and is based in Morton Grove, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Lifeway Foods has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.36.
PE Ratio
Lifeway Foods has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.53 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 11.23%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.1%, now sitting on 151.11M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Lifeway Foods is 10549 which is 86.2% below its average volume of 76468.
Sales Growth
Lifeway Foods’s sales growth is 3.6% for the current quarter and 11.6% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 166.7% and 240%, respectively.
5. Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (HEP)
11.1% sales growth and 23.26% return on equity
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage, and throughput services to the petroleum industry in the United States. It operates through two segments, Pipelines and Terminals, and Refinery Processing Unit. The company operates refined product pipelines that transport conventional gasolines, reformulated gasolines, and low-octane gasolines for oxygenate blending, as well as sulfur diesel and jet fuels, and liquefied petroleum gases; intermediate product pipelines that transport intermediate feedstocks and crude oils; and oil trunk, gathering, and connection pipelines that delivers crude oil. It operates 26 main pipelines; crude gathering networks; 10 refined product terminals; 1 crude terminal; 1 lube terminal; 31,800 track feet of rail storage; 7 locations with truck and/or rail racks; and tankages at 6 refining facility locations, as well as five refinery processing units. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Holly Energy Partners, L.P. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.72.
PE Ratio
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.92 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 23.26%.
6. Restaurant Brands International (QSR)
8% sales growth and 34.8% return on equity
Restaurant Brands International Inc. operates as a quick-service restaurant company in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK), and Firehouse Subs (FHS). The company owns and franchises TH chain of donut/coffee/tea restaurants that offer blend coffee, tea, and espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks; and fresh baked goods, including donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, cookies and pastries, grilled paninis, classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, and other food products. It is also involved in owning and franchising BK, a fast-food hamburger restaurant chain, which offers flame-grilled hamburgers, chicken and other specialty sandwiches, French fries, soft drinks, and other food items; and PLK quick service restaurants that provide Louisiana-style fried chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other seafood, red beans and rice, and other regional items. In addition, the company owns and franchises FHS quick service restaurants that offer meats and cheese, chopped salads, chili and soups, signature and other sides, soft drinks, and local specialties. Restaurant Brands International Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Restaurant Brands International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.27.
PE Ratio
Restaurant Brands International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.08 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 34.8%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 18, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.49%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Restaurant Brands International is 601364 which is 53.23% below its average volume of 1286040.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Restaurant Brands International’s EBITDA is 62.32.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 11.5% and positive 9.7% for the next.
7. AptarGroup (ATR)
7.4% sales growth and 12.15% return on equity
AptarGroup, Inc. provides a range of packaging, dispensing, and sealing solutions primarily for the beauty, personal care, home care, prescription drug, consumer health care, injectable, and food and beverage markets. The company operates through three segments: Pharma, Beauty + Home, and Food + Beverage. The Pharma segment provides pumps for nasal allergy treatments; and metered dose inhaler valves for respiratory ailments, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in pharmaceutical market; elastomer for injectable primary packaging components; and active packaging products. The Beauty + Home segment primarily sells pumps, closures, aerosol valves, accessories, and sealing solutions to the personal care and home care markets; and pumps and decorative components to the beauty market. The Food + Beverage segment offers dispensing and non-dispensing closures, elastomeric flow control components, spray pumps, and aerosol valves to the food and beverage markets. The company sells its products through own sales force, as well as independent representatives and distributors in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. AptarGroup, Inc. has a strategic partnership with PureCycle Technologies LLC to develop ultra-pure recycled polypropylene into dispensing applications; and a collaboration with Sonmol for developing a digital therapies and services platform targeting respiratory and other diseases. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AptarGroup has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.78.
PE Ratio
AptarGroup has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.44 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 12.15%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
AptarGroup’s EBITDA is 47.61.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.1%, now sitting on 3.39B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
AptarGroup’s sales growth is 8.7% for the current quarter and 7.4% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
AptarGroup’s stock is valued at $126.41 at 06:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $133.79 and way higher than its 52-week low of $90.23.
