(VIANEWS) – StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX), Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO), Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN) 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 3.56% 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 $0.75.
PE Ratio
StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.21 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 3.56%.
2. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO)
22.8% sales growth and 9.19% return on equity
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, manages, and operates water production and water treatment plants primarily in the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, and the United States. The company operates through four segments: Retail, Bulk, Services, and Manufacturing. It uses reverse osmosis technology to produce potable water from seawater. The company produces and supplies water to end-users, including residential, commercial, and government customers, as well as government-owned distributors. It also provides design, engineering, construction, procurement, and management services for desalination projects and water treatment plants, as well as management and engineering services relating to municipal water distribution and treatment. In addition, the company manufactures and services a range of water-related products, including reverse osmosis desalination equipment, membrane separation equipment, filtration equipment, piping systems, vessels, and custom fabricated components; and provides design, engineering, consulting, management, inspection, training, and equipment maintenance services for commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, as well as desalination and wastewater treatment. Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. was incorporated in 1973 and is headquartered in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Islands.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.94.
PE Ratio
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.91 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 9.19%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.’s EBITDA is 2.69.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 110%, now sitting on 130.59M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd.’s sales growth is 56.4% for the current quarter and 22.8% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.34 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.35%.
3. Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN)
11.8% sales growth and 14.99% return on equity
Medallion Financial Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a finance company in the United States. It originates, acquires, and services loans that finance taxi medallions and various types of commercial businesses. The company offers consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and trailers, as well as to finance home improvements; commercial loans for the purchase of equipment and related assets necessary to open a new business, or purchase or improvement of an existing business; and medallion loans. It also provides debt, mezzanine, and equity investment capital to companies in various industries. In addition, the company raises deposits and conducts other banking activities. Medallion Financial Corp. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in New York City, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Medallion Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.11.
PE Ratio
Medallion Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.01 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 14.99%.
Moving Average
Medallion Financial Corp.’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $8.18 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $7.53.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is 40.6% and a drop 21.1% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.7%, now sitting on 228.86M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Medallion Financial Corp.’s stock is valued at $8.47 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $10.49 and way above its 52-week low of $5.64.
4. Huron Consulting Group (HURN)
5.8% sales growth and 12.95% return on equity
Huron Consulting Group Inc., a professional services firm, provides consultancy services in the United States and internationally. Its Healthcare segment provides advisory services in the areas of financial and operational improvement, care transformation, and revenue cycle managed services; organizational transformation; and digital, technology and analytic solutions to national and regional hospitals, integrated health systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, and medical groups. The company's Business Advisory segment offers cloud-based technology, analytics, restructuring, and capital advisory solutions to life science, financial, healthcare, education, energy and utilities, and industrials and manufacturing industries, as well as to public sectors. Its Education segment provides research enterprise and student lifecycle; digital, technology and analytic solutions; and organizational transformation services to public and private colleges and universities, academic medical centers, research institutes, and other not-for-profit organizations. Huron Consulting Group Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Huron Consulting Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.66.
PE Ratio
Huron Consulting Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.55 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 12.95%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is 15.8% and a drop 1.8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Huron Consulting Group’s stock is valued at $97.16 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $104.56 and way higher than its 52-week low of $64.05.
5. Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)
5.2% sales growth and 12.28% return on equity
Hyatt Hotels Corporation operates as a hospitality company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Owned and Leased Hotels, Americas Management and Franchising, ASPAC Management and Franchising, EAME/SW Asia Management and Franchising, and Apple Leisure Group segments. The company manages, franchises, licenses, owns, and leases portfolio of properties, consisting of full-service hotels, select service hotels, resorts, and other properties, including timeshare, fractional, residential, vacation, and condominium units. It operates its properties under the Park Hyatt, Miraval, Grand Hyatt, Alila, Andaz, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Thompson Hotels, Hyatt Centric, Joie de Vivre, Caption by Hyatt, Hyatt House, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, UrCove, Hyatt Residence Club, Hyatt Residences, Hyatt Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas, Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts, and Sunscape Resorts & Spas brands. As of September 30, 2022, the company's hotel portfolio consisted of approximately 1,200 hotels in 72 countries across six continents. It primarily serves corporations; national, state, and regional associations; specialty market accounts, including social, government, military, educational, religious, and fraternal organizations; travel agency and luxury organizations; and a group of individual consumers. The company also operates World of Hyatt loyalty program which rewards points that can be redeemed for hotel nights and other rewards. Hyatt Hotels Corporation was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hyatt Hotels Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.29.
PE Ratio
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.2 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 12.28%.
Sales Growth
Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s sales growth is 12.8% for the current quarter and 5.2% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Hyatt Hotels Corporation’s EBITDA is 2.23.
