(VIANEWS) – StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX), Pinduoduo (PDD), CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT) 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)
37.9% 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 $0.8.
PE Ratio
StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.5 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. Pinduoduo (PDD)
31.6% sales growth and 32.7% return on equity
PDD Holdings Inc., a multinational commerce group, owns and operates a portfolio of businesses. Its businesses include Pinduoduo, a social commerce platform primarily for agriculture in China; and Temu, an online marketplace. It focuses on bringing businesses and people into the digital economy. The company was formerly known as Pinduoduo Inc. and changed its name to PDD Holdings Inc. in February 2023. PDD Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pinduoduo has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.09.
PE Ratio
Pinduoduo has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.95 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 32.7%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Pinduoduo’s EBITDA is 8.08.
Sales Growth
Pinduoduo’s sales growth is 40.8% for the current quarter and 31.6% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 46.2%, now sitting on 130.56B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Pinduoduo’s stock is valued at $67.83 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $106.38 and way higher than its 52-week low of $31.01.
3. CBAK Energy Technology (CBAT)
20.5% sales growth and 8.05% return on equity
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells lithium batteries in Mainland China, the United States, Europe, Taiwan, Israel, and internationally. Its products are used in various applications, including electric vehicles, such as electric cars, electric buses, and hybrid electric cars and buses; light electric vehicles that include electric bicycles, electric motors, and sight-seeing cars; and electric tools, energy storage, uninterruptible power supply, and other high power applications, as well as cordless power tools. The company was formerly known as China BAK Battery, Inc. and changed its name to CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. in January 2017. CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Dalian, China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CBAK Energy Technology has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.11.
PE Ratio
CBAK Energy Technology has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.27 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 8.05%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 503.6%, now sitting on 222.07M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for CBAK Energy Technology is 65294 which is 53.49% below its average volume of 140403.
Moving Average
CBAK Energy Technology’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $1.01 and way under its 200-day moving average of $1.16.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CBAK Energy Technology’s stock is valued at $0.91 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $1.70 and way above its 52-week low of $0.80.
4. Ship Finance International Limited (SFL)
16.1% sales growth and 23.54% 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 is also involved in the charter, purchase, and sale of assets. In addition, it operates in various sectors of the maritime, and shipping and offshore industries, including oil, chemical, oil product, container, and car transportation, as well as dry bulk shipments and drilling rigs. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned six crude oil tankers, 15 dry bulk carriers, 35 container vessels, two car carriers, one jack-up drilling rig, one ultra-deepwater drilling unit, two chemical tankers, and four oil product tankers. It primarily operates in Bermuda, Cyprus, Liberia, 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 incorporated 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 $-2.06.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 23.54%.
5. OFG Bancorp (OFG)
14.7% sales growth and 15.75% return on equity
OFG Bancorp, a financial holding company, provides various banking and financial services. It operates in three segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Treasury. The company offers checking and savings accounts, as well as time deposit products; commercial, consumer, auto, and mortgage lending; financial planning; and corporate and individual trust services. It also provides securities brokerage services, including various investment alternatives, such as tax-advantaged fixed income securities, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds to retail and institutional clients; separately-managed accounts and mutual fund asset allocation programs; and pension administration, trust, and other financial services. In addition, the company involves in insurance agency business; administration of retirement plans; various treasury-related functions with an investment portfolio consisting of mortgage-backed securities, obligations of U.S. government sponsored agencies, and money market instruments; and management and participation in public offerings and private placements of debt and equity securities. Further, it offers investment brokerage, investment banking, and money and interest rate risk management, as well as derivatives and borrowings activities. The company operates through a network of 55 branches in Puerto Rico and 2 branches in USVI. OFG Bancorp was founded in 1964 and is based in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, OFG Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.44.
PE Ratio
OFG Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.02. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.02 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 15.75%.
Sales Growth
OFG Bancorp’s sales growth is 25.3% for the present quarter and 14.7% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17%, now sitting on 589.61M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
OFG Bancorp’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $27.33 and way under its 200-day moving average of $27.34.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 13.2% and 2.4%, respectively.
6. The ONE Group Hospitality (STKS)
14.2% sales growth and 20.63% return on equity
The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc., a hospitality company, develops, owns, operates, manages, and licenses restaurants and lounges worldwide. It operates through STK, Kona Grill, and ONE Hospitality segments. The company also provides turn-key food and beverage services for hospitality venues, including hotels, casinos, and other locations. Its hospitality food and beverage solutions include developing, managing, and operating restaurants, bars, rooftops, pools, banqueting, catering, private dining rooms, room service, and mini bars; and offers hospitality advisory and consulting services. The company operates restaurants primarily under the STK and Kona Grill brands. As of December 31, 2021, it owned, operated, managed, or licensed 60 venues, including 23 STKs and 24 Kona Grills in North America, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as 13 F&B venues in seven hotels and casinos in the United States and Europe. The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The ONE Group Hospitality has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.4.
PE Ratio
The ONE Group Hospitality has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.9 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 20.63%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5%, now sitting on 316.64M for the twelve trailing months.
7. Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY)
6.7% sales growth and 25.33% return on equity
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. provides technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for financial services organizations in the United States. The company offers information and transaction processing solutions for banks ranging from community to multi-billion-dollar asset institutions under the Jack Henry Banking brand; core data processing solutions for various credit unions under the Symitar brand; and specialized financial performance, imaging and payments processing, information security and risk management, retail delivery, and online and mobile solutions to financial institutions and corporate entities under the ProfitStars brand. It also provides a suite of integrated applications required to process deposit, loan, and general ledger transactions, as well as to maintain centralized customer/member information; and complementary products and services that enable core bank and credit union clients to respond to evolving customer/member demands. The company's Jack Henry Banking business brand offers SilverLake, a robust primarily designed for commercial-focused banks; CIF 20/20, a parameter-driven, easy-to-use system for banks; and Core Director, a cost-efficient system with point-and-click operation. Its Symitar business brand provides Episys, a robust designed for credit unions; and CruiseNet, a cost-efficient system designed primarily for credit unions. In addition, the company offers electronic payment solutions; purchases and resells hardware systems, including servers, workstations, scanners, and other devices; and provides implementation, training, and support services. Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Monett, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Jack Henry & Associates has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.82.
PE Ratio
Jack Henry & Associates has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.24 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 25.33%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 2.3%, now sitting on 2B for the twelve trailing months.
8. Pacific Premier Bancorp (PPBI)
5.8% sales growth and 9.98% return on equity
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Pacific Premier Bank that provides banking services to businesses, professionals, real estate investors, and non-profit organizations. The company accepts deposit products, such as checking, money market, and savings accounts; and certificates of deposit. Its loan portfolio includes commercial real estate owner and non-owner-occupied, multifamily, construction and land, franchise real estate secured, small business administration (SBA), and SBA paycheck protection program loans; revolving lines or credit, term loans, seasonal loans, and loans secured by liquid collateral; one-to-four family and home equity lines of credit loans; and savings account secured loans and auto loans. The company also offers cash management, electronic banking, treasury management, and online bill payment services. It operates 61 full-service depository branches located in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pacific Premier Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.15.
PE Ratio
Pacific Premier Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.8 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 9.98%.
Moving Average
Pacific Premier Bancorp’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $29.76 and way under its 200-day moving average of $32.18.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Pacific Premier Bancorp is 243493 which is 58.45% below its average volume of 586095.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 6.9%, now sitting on 781.03M for the twelve trailing months.
