(VIANEWS) – StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX), Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), Mastercard (MA) 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 9.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.11 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%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 27, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.83%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 34.4%, now sitting on 25.36M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for StoneCastle Financial Corp is 30511 which is 75.49% above its average volume of 17386.
Moving Average
StoneCastle Financial Corp’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $17.83 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $17.13.
2. Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI)
11.7% sales growth and 6.17% return on equity
Omega is a REIT that invests in the long-term healthcare industry, primarily in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Its portfolio of assets is operated by a diverse group of healthcare companies, predominantly in a triple-net lease structure. The assets span all regions within the U.S., as well as in the U.K.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Omega Healthcare Investors has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.98.
PE Ratio
Omega Healthcare Investors has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.67 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 6.17%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.68 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 9.27%.
3. Mastercard (MA)
11.3% sales growth and 167.41% return on equity
Mastercard Incorporated, a technology company, provides transaction processing and other payment-related products and services in the United States and internationally. It facilitates the processing of payment transactions, including authorization, clearing, and settlement, as well as delivers other payment-related products and services. The company offers integrated products and value-added services for account holders, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, governments, and other organizations, such as programs that enable issuers to provide consumers with credits to defer payments; payment products and solutions that allow its customers to access funds in deposit and other accounts; prepaid programs services; and commercial credit, debit, and prepaid payment products and solutions. It also provides value-added products and services comprising cyber and intelligence solutions for parties to transact, as well as proprietary insights, drawing on principled use of consumer, and merchant data services. In addition, the company offers analytics, test and learn, consulting, managed services, loyalty, processing, and payment gateway solutions for e-commerce merchants. Further, it provides open banking and digital identity platforms services. The company offers payment solutions and services under the MasterCard, Maestro, and Cirrus. Mastercard Incorporated was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mastercard has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.82.
PE Ratio
Mastercard has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.77 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 167.41%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 15.7% and 24.2%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Mastercard’s sales growth is 10.3% for the ongoing quarter and 11.3% for the next.
4. LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA)
10.7% sales growth and 57.1% return on equity
LPL Financial Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial advisors at enterprises in the United States. Its brokerage offerings include variable and fixed annuities, mutual funds, equities, retirement and education savings plans, fixed income, and insurance, as well as alternative investments, such as non-traded real estate investment trusts and auction rate notes. The company also provides advisory platforms that provide access to mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, stocks, bonds, certain option strategies, unit investment trusts, and institutional money managers and no-load multi-manager variable annuities. In addition, it offers money market products; and retirement solutions for commission-and fee-based services that allow advisors to provide brokerage services, consultation, and advice to retirement plan sponsors. Further, the company provides other services comprising tools and services that enable advisors to maintain and grow their practices; trust, investment management oversight, and custodial services to trusts for estates and families, as well as insurance brokerage general agency services; and technology products, such as proposal generation, investment analytics, and portfolio modeling. The company was formerly known as LPL Investment Holdings Inc. and changed its name to LPL Financial Holdings Inc. in June 2012. LPL Financial Holdings Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in San Diego, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LPL Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $14.76.
PE Ratio
LPL Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.17 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 57.1%.
Moving Average
LPL Financial Holdings’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $228.29 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $221.91.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for LPL Financial Holdings is 451439 which is 33.05% below its average volume of 674332.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.6%, now sitting on 9.74B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
LPL Financial Holdings’s EBITDA is 49.85.
5. Euronet Worldwide (EEFT)
9.6% sales growth and 25.61% return on equity
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. provides payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, agents, retailers, merchants, content providers, and individual consumers worldwide. The company's Electronic Fund Transfer Processing segment provides electronic payment solutions, including automated teller machine (ATM) cash withdrawal and deposit services, ATM network participation, outsourced ATM and point-of-sale (POS) management solutions, credit and debit card outsourcing, card issuing, and merchant acquiring services. It also offers ATM and POS currency conversion, ATM surcharge, advertising, customer relationship management, mobile top-up, bill payment, fraud management, foreign remittance and cardless payout, banknote recycling, and tax-refund services; and integrated electronic financial transaction software solutions, as well as delivers non-cash products. This segment operates a network of 42,713 ATMs and approximately 438,000 POS terminals. Its epay segment distributes and processed prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products; and provides payment processing services for various prepaid products, cards, and services, as well as vouchers and physical gift fulfillment, and gift card distribution and processing services. This segment operates a network of approximately 775,000 POS terminals. The company's Money Transfer segment offers consumer-to-consumer and account-to-account money transfer, customers bill payment, check cashing, foreign currency exchange, mobile top-up, and cash management and foreign currency risk management services, as well as payment alternatives, such as money orders and prepaid debit cards. This segment operates a network of approximately 510,000 money transfer locations. The company was formerly known as Euronet Services, Inc. and changed its name to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. in August 2001. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Euronet Worldwide has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.38.
PE Ratio
Euronet Worldwide has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.82 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 25.61%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Euronet Worldwide is 140317 which is 57.03% below its average volume of 326581.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Euronet Worldwide’s stock is valued at $101.24 at 00:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $121.55 and way above its 52-week low of $73.84.
6. Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)
7.1% sales growth and 10.36% return on equity
Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer Banking. The Commercial Banking segment provides commercial real estate and equipment financing, business banking, asset-based lending, and commercial services; public sector finance; mortgage warehouse financing; treasury management services; credit, deposit, and cash flow management services; and wealth management solutions to business owners and operators, including trust, asset management, financial planning, insurance, retirement, and investment products, as well as derivative, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trade products and services. The HSA Bank segment offers health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts, and commuter services that are distributed directly to employers and individual consumers, as well as through national and regional insurance carriers, consultants, and financial advisors. The Consumer Banking segment provides consumer deposit and fee-based services, residential mortgages, home equity lines, secured and unsecured loans, and credit cards to consumers; and small business banking products, such as credit, deposit, and cash flow management to businesses and professional service firms. It also offers online and mobile banking services. Webster Financial Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.91.
PE Ratio
Webster Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.43 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 10.36%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Webster Financial Corporation is 777745 which is 40.24% below its average volume of 1301630.
7. HealthStream (HSTM)
6.2% sales growth and 3.89% return on equity
HealthStream, Inc. provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based applications for healthcare organizations in the United States. The company's solutions help healthcare organizations in meeting their ongoing clinical development, talent management, training, education, assessment, competency management, safety and compliance, and scheduling, as well as provider credentialing, privileging, and enrollment needs. It offers hStream, a technology platform that powers a range of healthcare workforce solutions. The company provides its solutions to customers across a range of entities within the healthcare industry, including private, not-for-profit, and government entities, as well as pharmaceutical and medical device companies through its direct sales teams. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HealthStream has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.43.
PE Ratio
HealthStream has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 62.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $62.42 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 3.89%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
HealthStream’s stock is valued at $26.84 at 00:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $27.75 and way above its 52-week low of $20.47.
Moving Average
HealthStream’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $26.32 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $24.09.
8. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC)
6% sales growth and 23.68% return on equity
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. provides modular space and portable storage solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company leases various office space and storage solutions for temporary applications across a customer base in the commercial and industrial, construction, retail, education, health care, government, transportation, security, and energy sectors. . It operates a fleet of over 350,000 portable offices and storage containers. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.71.
PE Ratio
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.88 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 23.68%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. is 330107 which is 82.08% below its average volume of 1843050.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.’s stock is valued at $51.10 at 00:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $53.46 and way higher than its 52-week low of $34.40.
