Ship Finance International Limited And 4 Other Stocks Have High Sales Growth And An Above 3% Return on Equity

(VIANEWS) – Ship Finance International Limited (SFL), Enova International (ENVA), Banco Santander (BSAC) 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. Ship Finance International Limited (SFL)

24.3% sales growth and 11.6% return on equity

SFL Corporation Ltd., a maritime and offshore asset owning and chartering company, engages in the ownership, operation, and chartering out of vessels and offshore related assets on medium and long-term charters. The company operates in various sectors of the maritime, and shipping and offshore industries, including oil transportation, dry bulk shipments, chemical transportation, oil products transportation, container transportation, car transportation, and drilling rigs. As of December 31, 2023, the company owned seven crude oil carriers, six oil product tankers, 15 dry bulk carriers, 32 container vessels, one jack-up drilling rig, one ultra-deepwater drilling rig, and five car carriers. It primarily operates in Bermuda, Canada, Cyprus, Liberia, Namibia, Norway, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Marshall Islands. The company was formerly known as Ship Finance International Limited and changed its name to SFL Corporation Ltd. in September 2019. SFL Corporation Ltd. was founded in 2003 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Ship Finance International Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.97.

PE Ratio

Ship Finance International Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.8 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 11.6%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 32.5%, now sitting on 799.95M for the twelve trailing months.

Moving Average

Ship Finance International Limited’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $13.08 and below its 200-day moving average of $12.56.

2. Enova International (ENVA)

20.6% sales growth and 14.89% return on equity

Enova International, Inc., a technology and analytics company, provides online financial services in the United States, Brazil, Australia, and Canada. The company offers installment loans; line of credit accounts; receivables purchase agreements; CSO programs, including arranging loans with independent third-party lenders and assisting in the preparation of loan applications and loan documents; and bank programs, such as marketing services and loan servicing for near-prime unsecured consumer installment loan. It markets its financing products under the CashNetUSA, NetCredit, OnDeck, Headway Capital, The Business Backer, Simplic, and Pangea names. Enova International, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Enova International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.

PE Ratio

Enova International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.6 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 14.89%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Enova International’s stock is valued at $75.59 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $88.42 and way higher than its 52-week low of $35.30.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Enova International is 169491 which is 27.84% below its average volume of 234900.

Sales Growth

Enova International’s sales growth is 24.6% for the current quarter and 20.6% for the next.

3. Banco Santander (BSAC)

18.7% sales growth and 13.56% return on equity

Banco Santander-Chile, together with its subsidiaries, provides commercial and retail banking products and services in Chile. It operates through Retail Banking, Middle-Market, and Corporate Investment Banking segments. The company offers debit and credit cards, checking accounts, and savings products; consumer, automobile, commercial, mortgage, and government-guaranteed loans; and Chilean peso and foreign currency denominated loans to finance various commercial transactions, trade, foreign currency forward contracts, and credit lines. It also provides mutual funds, insurance and stock brokerage, foreign exchange, leasing, factoring, financial consulting, investment management, foreign trade and mortgage financing, treasury, and transactional services, as well as specialized services to finance projects for the real estate industry. In addition, the company offers short-term financing and fund raising, and brokerage services, as well as derivatives, securitization, and other tailor-made products. It serves individuals, small to middle-sized entities, companies, and large corporations, as well as universities, government entities, and local and regional governments. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 358 branches, which include 220 under the Santander brand name, 19 under the Select brand name, 32 specialized branches for the middle market, and 28 as auxiliary and payment centers, as well as 1,199 ATMs. Banco Santander-Chile was incorporated in 1977 and is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Banco Santander has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.46.

PE Ratio

Banco Santander has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.14 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 13.56%.

Dividend Yield

As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 17, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.76 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.94%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 42.7%, now sitting on 1.67T for the twelve trailing months.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 250% and 26.2%, respectively.

4. Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX)

7.4% sales growth and 7.39% return on equity

Northwest Pipe Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and supplies water related infrastructure products in North America. It operates in two segments, Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe (SPP) and Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (Precast). The SPP segment offers large-diameter, high-pressure steel pipeline systems for use in water infrastructure applications, which are primarily related to drinking water systems. Its products are also used for hydroelectric power systems, wastewater systems, and other applications. In addition, this segment makes products for industrial plant piping systems and certain structural applications. The Precast segment provides precast and reinforced concrete products, including manholes, box culverts, vaults, catch basins, oil water separators, pump lift stations, biofiltration, and other environmental and engineered solutions. The company sells its water infrastructure products primarily to installation contractors. Northwest Pipe Company was incorporated in 1966 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Northwest Pipe Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.5.

PE Ratio

Northwest Pipe Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.79 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 7.39%.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 46.6% and 33.3%, respectively.

Sales Growth

Northwest Pipe Company’s sales growth is 7.1% for the present quarter and 7.4% for the next.

Moving Average

Northwest Pipe Company’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $35.47 and way above its 200-day moving average of $32.00.

Previous days news about Northwest Pipe Company(NWPX)

  • According to Zacks on Thursday, 22 August, "Some better-ranked stocks from the Industrial Products sector are Mueller Water Products (MWA Quick QuoteMWA – Free Report) , Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX Quick QuoteNWPX – Free Report) and Packaging Corporation of America (PKG Quick QuotePKG – Free Report) . "

5. NiSource (NI)

6.2% sales growth and 9.13% return on equity

NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company distributes natural gas to approximately 859,000 customers in northern Indiana, as well as approximately 2.4 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. It operates approximately 54,800 miles of distribution main pipelines, as well as associated individual customer service lines; and 1,000 miles of transmission main pipelines. The company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 486,000 customers in 20 counties in the northern part of Indiana, as well as engages in wholesale electric and transmission transactions. It owns and operates coal-fired electric generating stations with a capacity of 722 megawatts (MW) in Wheatfield and 455 MW in Michigan City; combined cycle gas turbine with a capacity of 563 MW in West Terre Haute; natural gas generating units with a capacity of 155 MW in Wheatfield; hydro generating plants with a capacity of 9 MW in Carroll County and 7 MW in White County; and wind generating units with a capacity of 102 MW and 302 MW in White County, Indiana. The company was formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. NiSource Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, NiSource has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.63.

PE Ratio

NiSource has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.23 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 9.13%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

NiSource’s stock is valued at $31.35 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $32.38 and way higher than its 52-week low of $22.86.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.5%, now sitting on 5.24B for the twelve trailing months.

Dividend Yield

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 31, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.06 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.41%.

Previous days news about NiSource(NI)

  • According to Zacks on Wednesday, 21 August, "Some better-ranked stocks in the industry are Exelon Corporation (EXC Quick QuoteEXC – Free Report) , The AES Corporation (AES Quick QuoteAES – Free Report) and NiSource Inc. (NI Quick QuoteNI – Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. "

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