(VIANEWS) – SCYNEXIS (SCYX), Li Auto (LI), Brown & Brown (BRO) 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)
884.1% sales growth and 132.23% 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 $1.49.
PE Ratio
SCYNEXIS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1.13 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 132.23%.
2. Li Auto (LI)
112.1% sales growth and 12.89% return on equity
Li Auto Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells new energy vehicles in the People's Republic of China. The company provides Li ONE and Li L series smart electric vehicles. It also offers sales and after sales management, and technology development and corporate management services, as well as purchases manufacturing equipment. The company offers its products through online and offline channels. The company was formerly known as Leading Ideal Inc. and changed its name to Li Auto Inc. in July 2020. Li Auto Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Li Auto has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.23.
PE Ratio
Li Auto has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 144.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $144.99 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 12.89%.
Previous days news about Li Auto(LI)
- According to CNBC on Wednesday, 20 December, "She pointed out that among 13 major EV manufacturers in China, only Tesla and Li Auto are set to reach their respective sales targets for the year."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 20 December, "Stiff competition with its local rivals like Li Auto (LI Quick QuoteLI – Free Report) and XPeng (XPEV Quick QuoteXPEV – Free Report) added to NIO’s difficulties in navigating this demanding landscape."
3. Brown & Brown (BRO)
14.7% sales growth and 15.71% return on equity
Brown & Brown, Inc. markets and sells insurance products and services in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. It operates through four segments: Retail, National Programs, Wholesale Brokerage, and Services. The company offers builders risk, group medical and pharmaceutical, property, commercial auto, homeowners, reinsurance, crop and hail, inland marine, retirement benefit, cyber, disability, risk mitigating warranty products, directors and officers, management liability, errors and omissions, medical stop loss, term life, excess liability, personal auto, umbrella, general liability, prescription drug, workers compensation, and group dental insurance products. It also provides professional liability and related package insurance products for dentistry, legal, eyecare, insurance, financial, physicians, and real estate title professionals, as well as supplementary insurance-related products for weddings, events, medical facilities, and cyber liability; homeowners and personal property policies, residential earthquake, and private passenger automobile and motorcycle coverage; commercial and public entity-related programs; and flood insurance, commercial difference-in-conditions, all-risk commercial property, coastal property programs, lender-placed solutions, sovereign Indian nations, and parcel insurance. In addition, it provides markets and sells excess and surplus commercial insurance products, such as personal lines, homeowners, yachts, jewelry, commercial property and casualty, commercial automobile, garage, restaurant, builder's risk, and inland marine lines; and third-party claims administration and medical utilization management services in the workers' compensation and all-lines liability arenas, as well as Medicare Set-aside, Social Security disability, Medicare benefits advocacy, and claims adjusting services. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Brown & Brown has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.63.
PE Ratio
Brown & Brown has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.01 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 15.71%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 6% and 13.1%, respectively.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Brown & Brown’s EBITDA is 5.66.
Moving Average
Brown & Brown’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $71.75 and above its 200-day moving average of $67.35.
Sales Growth
Brown & Brown’s sales growth is 9.4% for the current quarter and 14.7% for the next.
Previous days news about Brown & Brown(BRO)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 20 December, "While Assurant sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present, Brown & Brown and Chubb carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 21 December, "While Assurant sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, Chubb and Brown & Brown carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 21 December, "While Assurant sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present, Chubb and Brown & Brown carry a Zacks Rank #2 each. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 21 December, "Assurant and HCI Group sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while Brown & Brown carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present."
4. EastGroup Properties (EGP)
14.3% sales growth and 8.04% return on equity
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 15,000 to 70,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. EastGroup's portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 45.7 million square feet.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.94.
PE Ratio
EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 46.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $46.77 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 8.04%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
EastGroup Properties’s stock is valued at $184.26 at 14:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $188.85 and way above its 52-week low of $144.71.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 27, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 5.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.76%.
Sales Growth
EastGroup Properties’s sales growth is 14.5% for the ongoing quarter and 14.3% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for EastGroup Properties is 309060 which is 0.96% below its average volume of 312062.
Previous days news about EastGroup Properties(EGP)
- According to Zacks on Friday, 22 December, "Some other top-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are Lamar Advertising (LAMR Quick QuoteLAMR – Free Report) , EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) and Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 21 December, "Shares of BrightSpire Capital, EastGroup Properties and BlackRock Capital have gained 17%, 9% and 1.8%, respectively, in the past three months.", "The bottom line of EastGroup Properties beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and matched the mark once, the average surprise being 1.10%. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 22 December, "Some better-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) , Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) and Park Hotels & Resorts (PK Quick QuotePK – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 21 December, "Some better-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are Lamar Advertising (LAMR Quick QuoteLAMR – Free Report) , EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) and Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). "
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 20 December, "Some better-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) , Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) and Park Hotels & Resorts (PK Quick QuotePK – Free Report) . "
5. Qualys (QLYS)
11.9% sales growth and 41.09% 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 $3.69.
PE Ratio
Qualys has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $51.04 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 41.09%.
Sales Growth
Qualys’s sales growth is 10.7% for the present quarter and 11.9% for the next.
6. Global Payments (GPN)
7.2% sales growth and 3.97% return on equity
Global Payments Inc. provides payment technology and software solutions for card, check, and digital-based payments in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: Merchant Solutions, Issuer Solutions, and Consumer Solutions. The Merchant Solutions segment offers authorization, settlement and funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, terminal rental, sales and deployment, payment security, and consolidated billing and reporting services. This segment also provides an array of enterprise software solutions that streamline business operations of its customers in various vertical markets; and value-added solutions and services, such as point-of-sale software, analytics and customer engagement, human capital management, and payroll. The Issuer Solutions segment offers solutions that enable financial institutions and retailers to manage their card portfolios through a platform; and commercial payments, and account payables and electronic payment alternatives solutions for businesses and governments. The Consumer Solutions segment provides general purpose reloadable prepaid debit and payroll cards, demand deposit accounts, and other financial service solutions to the underbanked and other consumers, and businesses under the Netspend and other brands. It markets its products and services through direct sales force, trade associations, agent and enterprise software providers, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, and independent sales organizations. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Global Payments has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.29.
PE Ratio
Global Payments has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.47 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 3.97%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Global Payments’s stock is valued at $126.55 at 14:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $138.07 and way above its 52-week low of $92.27.
Moving Average
Global Payments’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $113.97 and way above its 200-day moving average of $110.88.
7. Universal Health Services (UHS)
5.7% sales growth and 11.15% return on equity
Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. The company operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. Its hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. The company also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Health Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.52.
PE Ratio
Universal Health Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.4 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 11.15%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Universal Health Services is 173271 which is 68.07% below its average volume of 542809.
