(VIANEWS) – StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX), Golar LNG Limited (GLNG), Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) 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. StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX)
29.5% sales growth and 9.55% return on equity
ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a closed-end balanced mutual fund launched and managed by ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC. It invests in public equity and fixed income markets of global region. For its equity portion, the fund invests in stocks of companies operating across financials, banks sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. For its fixed income portion, the fund invests in debt and subordinated debt, structured notes and securities, regulatory capital securities which are rated below investment grade. ArrowMark Financial Corp. was formed on February 7, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.01.
PE Ratio
StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.28 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 9.55%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 34.4%, now sitting on 25.36M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
StoneCastle Financial Corp’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $16.65 and under its 200-day moving average of $17.33.
2. Golar LNG Limited (GLNG)
26.9% sales growth and 5.77% return on equity
Golar LNG Limited designs, builds, owns, and operates marine infrastructure for the liquefaction and regasification of LNG. It operates through Shipping and FLNG segments. The company engages in the operation and chartering of LNG carriers, Floating Liquefaction Natural Gas Vessel (FLNG), and floating storage regasification units (FSRUs), as well as operates external vessels. As of December 31, 2021, it operated nine LNG carriers, one FSRU, and three FLNGs. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Golar LNG Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.92.
PE Ratio
Golar LNG Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.57 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 5.77%.
Sales Growth
Golar LNG Limited’s sales growth is negative 9.9% for the current quarter and 26.9% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Golar LNG Limited’s stock is valued at $22.60 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $28.76 and way higher than its 52-week low of $19.62.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Golar LNG Limited is 1170360 which is 26.99% above its average volume of 921595.
3. Selective Insurance Group (SIGI)
11.9% sales growth and 10.64% return on equity
Selective Insurance Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance products and services in the United States. It operates through four segments: Standard Commercial Lines, Standard Personal Lines, E&S Lines, and Investments. The company offers property insurance products, which covers the financial consequences of accidental loss of an insured's real property, personal property, and/or earnings due to the property's loss; and casualty insurance products that covers the financial consequences of employee injuries in the course of employment, and bodily injury and/or property damage to a third party, as well as flood insurance products. It also invests in fixed income investments and commercial mortgage loans, as well as equity securities and alternative investment portfolio. The company offers its insurance products and services to businesses, non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and individuals through independent retail agents and wholesale general agents. Selective Insurance Group, Inc. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Selective Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.45.
PE Ratio
Selective Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.64 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 10.64%.
4. UFP Technologies (UFPT)
8.5% sales growth and 21.23% return on equity
UFP Technologies, Inc. designs and converts foams, films, and plastics materials for the medical, automotive, consumer, electronics, industrial, and aerospace and defense markets in the United States. It offers single patient use surfaces, advanced wound care, infection prevention, and disposables for surgical procedures, endoscopic procedures, orthopedic implants, orthopedic appliances, biopharma drug manufacturing, etc.; molded components for automotive, aerospace, and defense markets; recycled protective packaging for B2C brands; and reusable cases and custom inserts. The company markets and sells its products through direct sales forces and independent manufacturer representatives. UFP Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, UFP Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.23.
PE Ratio
UFP Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.95 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 21.23%.
Moving Average
UFP Technologies’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $179.49 and above its 200-day moving average of $144.13.
