(VIANEWS) – TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX), STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD), WNS (WNS) 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. TPG Specialty Lending (TSLX)
51.1% sales growth and 8.26% return on equity
Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (NYSE: TSLX) is a business development company. The fund provides senior secured loans (first-lien, second-lien, and unitranche), unsecured loans, mezzanine debt, and investments in corporate bonds and equity securities and structured products, non-control structured equity, and common equity with a focus on co-investments for organic growth, acquisitions, market or product expansion, restructuring initiatives, recapitalizations, and refinancing. The fund invests in business services, software & technology, healthcare, energy, consumer & retail, manufacturing, industrials, royalty related businesses, education, and specialty finance. It seeks to finance and lending to middle market companies principally located in the United States. The fund invests in companies with enterprise value between $50 million and $1 billion or more and EBITDA between $10 million and $250 million. The transaction size is between $15 million and $350 million. The fund invests across the spectrum of the capital structure and can arrange syndicated transactions of up to $500 million and hold sizeable positions within its credits.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, TPG Specialty Lending has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.38.
PE Ratio
TPG Specialty Lending has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.13 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 8.26%.
2. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
38.7% sales growth and 15.3% return on equity
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Commercial and Residential Lending, Infrastructure Lending, Property, and Investing and Servicing segments. The Commercial and Residential Lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as other real estate and real estate-related debt investments, include distressed or non-performing loans. The Infrastructure lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages infrastructure debt investments. The Property segment engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, such as multifamily properties and commercial properties subject to net leases, that are held for investment. The Investing and Servicing segment manages and works out problem assets; acquires and manages unrated, investment grade, and non-investment grade rated CMBS comprising subordinated interests of securitization and re-securitization transactions; originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions; and acquires commercial real estate assets that include properties acquired from CMBS trusts. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.74.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.1 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 15.3%.
Sales Growth
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST’s sales growth is 64.1% for the ongoing quarter and 38.7% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.92 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.25%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 13.2%, now sitting on 621.2M for the twelve trailing months.
3. WNS (WNS)
15.6% sales growth and 17.66% return on equity
WNS (Holdings) Limited, a business process management (BPM) company, provides data, voice, analytical, and business transformation services worldwide. The company operates through two segments, WNS Global BPM and WNS Auto Claims BPM. It offers industry-specific services to clients primarily in insurance; diversified businesses, including manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, media and entertainment, and telecom; travel and leisure; healthcare; utilities; shipping and logistics; consulting and professional services; and banking and financial services. It also provides a range of services, such as finance and accounting, customer experience, research and analytics, technology, legal, and human resources outsourcing services. In addition, the company offers transformation services designed to allow its clients to enhance productivity, manage changes in the business environment, and leverage business knowledge to increase market competitiveness. Further, it provides claims handling and repair management services for automobile repairs through a network of third-party repair centers; and a suite of accident management services comprising credit hire and repair. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WNS has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.66.
PE Ratio
WNS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.21 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 17.66%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 3.3% and 10.8%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
WNS’s stock is valued at $77.71 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $94.96 and way above its 52-week low of $67.07.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
WNS’s EBITDA is 3.66.
4. Burlington Stores (BURL)
10.8% sales growth and 29.59% return on equity
Burlington Stores, Inc. operates as a retailer of branded apparel products in the United States. The company provides fashion-focused merchandise, including women's ready-to-wear apparel, menswear, youth apparel, footwear, accessories, toys, gifts, and coats, as well as baby, home, and beauty products. It operates stores under the Burlington Stores, and Cohoes Fashions brand names in Puerto Rico. Burlington Stores, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Burlington Stores has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.46.
PE Ratio
Burlington Stores has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.8 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 29.59%.
Sales Growth
Burlington Stores’s sales growth is 12.9% for the ongoing quarter and 10.8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Burlington Stores’s stock is valued at $175.77 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $239.94 and way higher than its 52-week low of $106.47.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 72.2% and 100%, respectively.
