(VIANEWS) – The Ensign Group (ENSG), TCG BDC (CGBD), City Holding Company (CHCO) 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. The Ensign Group (ENSG)
24.9% sales growth and 19.61% return on equity
The Ensign Group, Inc. provides health care services in the post-acute care continuum and other ancillary businesses. The company operates in two segments, Skilled Services and Real Estate. The company offers skilled services, which include short and long-term nursing care services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; and physical, occupational, and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services. It also provides standard services, such as room and board, special nutritional programs, social, recreational, entertainment, and other services. In addition, the company offers senior living, as well as mobile diagnostics services; leases real estate properties; and provides other ancillary services consisting of digital x-ray, ultrasound, electrocardiogram, laboratory, sub-acute, and patient transportation services to people in their homes or at long-term care facilities. As of April 4, 2022, it operated 252 healthcare facilities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Ensign Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.11.
PE Ratio
The Ensign Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.65 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 19.61%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
The Ensign Group’s stock is valued at $93.09 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $102.26 and way above its 52-week low of $70.29.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.23 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.25%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 24.3%, now sitting on 3.2B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for The Ensign Group is 73538 which is 75.66% below its average volume of 302203.
Previous days news about The Ensign Group(ENSG)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 26 June, "Some better-ranked stocks in the Medical space are Humana Inc. (HUM Quick QuoteHUM – Free Report) and The Ensign Group (ENSG Quick QuoteENSG – Free Report) , both carrying Zacks Rank #2 (Buy)."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 27 June, "Chicago, IL - June 27, 2023 - Stocks in this week’s article are Terex (TEX Quick QuoteTEX – Free Report) , Caterpillar (CAT Quick QuoteCAT – Free Report) and The Ensign Group (ENSG Quick QuoteENSG – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 27 June, "Some better-ranked stocks in the Medical space are Humana Inc. (HUM Quick QuoteHUM – Free Report) and The Ensign Group (ENSG Quick QuoteENSG – Free Report) , both carrying Zacks Rank #2 (Buy)."
2. TCG BDC (CGBD)
23.7% sales growth and 8.88% return on equity
TCG BDC, Inc. is business development company specializing in first lien debt, senior secured loans, second lien senior secured loan unsecured debt, mezzanine debt and investments in equities. It specializes in directly investing. It specializes in middle market. It targets healthcare and pharmaceutical, aerospace and defense, high tech industries, business services, software, beverage food and tobacco, hotel gamming and leisure, banking finance insurance and in real estate sector. The fund seeks to invest across United States of America, Luxembourg, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, and United Kingdom. It invests in companies with EBITDA between $25 million and $100 million.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, TCG BDC has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.46.
PE Ratio
TCG BDC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.99 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 8.88%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 28, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.14%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 22.9%, now sitting on 218.12M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
TCG BDC’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $13.80 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $13.90.
3. City Holding Company (CHCO)
13.1% sales growth and 16.37% return on equity
City Holding Company operates as a holding company for City National Bank of West Virginia that provides various banking, trust and investment management, and other financial solutions in the United States. The company offers checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts. It also provides commercial and industrial loans that consist of loans to corporate and other legal entity borrowers primarily in small to mid-size industrial and commercial companies; commercial real estate loans comprising commercial mortgages, which are secured by nonresidential and multi-family residential properties; residential real estate loans to consumers for the purchase or refinance of residence; first-priority home equity loans; consumer loans that are secured and unsecured by automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, certificates of deposit, and other personal property; and demand deposit account overdrafts. In addition, the company offers mortgage banking services, including fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages, construction financing, land loans, production of conventional and government insured mortgages, secondary marketing, and mortgage servicing. Further, it provides deposit services for commercial customers comprising treasury management, lockbox, and other cash management services; merchant credit card services; wealth management, trust, investment, and custodial services for commercial and individual customers; and corporate trust and institutional custody, financial and estate planning, and retirement plan services, as well as automated-teller-machine, interactive-teller-machine, mobile banking, interactive voice response systems, and credit and debit card services. The company operates through a network of 94 branches and 905 full-time equivalent associates in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. City Holding Company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, City Holding Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.02.
PE Ratio
City Holding Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.72 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 16.37%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
City Holding Company’s stock is valued at $96.30 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $103.00 and way above its 52-week low of $76.90.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for City Holding Company is 40579 which is 56.33% below its average volume of 92926.
4. Meta Platforms (META)
12.1% sales growth and 17.29% return on equity
Meta Platforms, Inc. engages in the development of products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality headsets, and wearables worldwide. It operates in two segments, Family of Apps and Reality Labs. The Family of Apps segment offers Facebook, which enables people to share, discuss, discover, and connect with interests; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and private messages, as well as feed, stories, reels, video, live, and shops; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, communities, and businesses across platforms and devices through text, audio, and video calls; and WhatsApp, a messaging application that is used by people and businesses to communicate and transact privately. The Reality Labs segment provides augmented and virtual reality related products comprising consumer hardware, software, and content that help people feel connected, anytime, and anywhere. The company was formerly known as Facebook, Inc. and changed its name to Meta Platforms, Inc. in October 2021. Meta Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.77.
PE Ratio
Meta Platforms has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.8 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 17.29%.
Moving Average
Meta Platforms’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $247.64 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $172.51.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 2.6%, now sitting on 117.35B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Meta Platforms(META)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 27 June, "With such impeccable year-to-date performances, investors may continue to ponder if it’s still time to buy Meta Platforms (META Quick QuoteMETA – Free Report) ) or Nvidia (NVDA Quick QuoteNVDA – Free Report) ) stock."
- According to MarketWatch on Monday, 26 June, "Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. on Monday introduced a new subscription service, called Meta Quest+, for its VR headsets. "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 26 June, "With the Nasdaq up almost 40%, stocks like Meta Platforms up nearly 200%, and sentiment at the "greediest" levels of the year, a pullback was due. "
5. United Airlines (UAL)
10.4% sales growth and 37.31% return on equity
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, training, and maintenance services for third parties. The company was formerly known as United Continental Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to United Airlines Holdings, Inc. in June 2019. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Airlines has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.96.
PE Ratio
United Airlines has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.44 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 37.31%.
Sales Growth
United Airlines’s sales growth is 15% for the ongoing quarter and 10.4% for the next.
Previous days news about United Airlines(UAL)
- According to MarketWatch on Monday, 26 June, "Man bought lifetime United Airlines pass three decades ago, has "lived like a sultan" ever since."
- According to MarketWatch on Monday, 26 June, "Man bought lifetime United Airlines pass three decades ago, has "lived like a sultan" ever since."
- According to MarketWatch on Monday, 26 June, "Among Hawaiian’s more-active peers, shares of American Airlines Group Inc. rose 0.9%, JetBlue Airways Corp. climbed 2.2%, Delta Air Lines Inc. tacked on 0.5%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. advanced 1.7% and Southwest Airlines Co. gained 0.4%. "
6. Timken Company (TKR)
8.5% sales growth and 17.57% return on equity
The Timken Company designs, manufactures, and manages engineered bearings and power transmission products worldwide. It operates in two segments, Mobile Industries and Process Industries. The Mobile Industries segment offers a portfolio of bearings, seals, and lubrication devices and systems, as well as power transmission components, engineered chains, augers, belts, couplings, clutches, brakes, and related products and maintenance services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users of off-highway equipment for the agricultural, construction, mining, outdoor power equipment, and power sports markets; and on-highway vehicles, including passenger cars, light trucks, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks, as well as rail cars and locomotives. It also provides power transmission systems and flight-critical components for civil and military aircraft, which include bearings, rotor-head assemblies, helicopter transmission systems, turbine engine components, gears, and housings. This segment sells its parts through a network of authorized automotive and heavy-truck distributors to individual end-users, equipment owners, operators, and maintenance shops. The Process Industries segment provides industrial bearings and assemblies; power transmission components, such as gears and gearboxes; and linear motion products, couplings, seals, lubricants, chains, belts, and related products and services to OEMs and end-users in various industries. It also offers aftermarket sales and service needs through a network of authorized industrial distributors; and repair and service for bearings and gearboxes, as well as electric motor rewind, repair, and services to end-users. The company offers its products under the Timken, Philadelphia Gear, Drives, Cone Drive, Rollon, Lovejoy, Diamond, BEKA, and Groeneveld brands. The Timken Company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Timken Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.59.
PE Ratio
Timken Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.01 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 17.57%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Timken Company’s EBITDA is 1.75.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Timken Company’s stock is valued at $89.51 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $89.60 and way above its 52-week low of $50.85.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12.3%, now sitting on 4.63B for the twelve trailing months.
7. Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI)
6.5% sales growth and 20.31% return on equity
GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gaming and Leisure Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.91.
PE Ratio
Gaming and Leisure Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $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 20.31%.
Previous days news about Gaming and Leisure Properties(GLPI)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 27 June, "Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust – Other sector might want to consider either Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN Quick QuoteBDN – Free Report) or Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI Quick QuoteGLPI – Free Report) . ", "Brandywine Realty Trust has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), while Gaming and Leisure Properties has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now. "
8. National Retail Properties (NNN)
6.4% sales growth and 8.55% return on equity
National Retail Properties invests primarily in high-quality retail properties subject generally to long-term, net leases. As of June 30, 2020, the company owned 3,117 properties in 48 states with a gross leasable area of approximately 32.5 million square feet and with a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.9 years.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, National Retail Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.91.
PE Ratio
National Retail Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.89 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 8.55%.
Sales Growth
National Retail Properties’s sales growth is 5.9% for the present quarter and 6.4% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 26, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.28%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.3%, now sitting on 786.88M for the twelve trailing months.
