(VIANEWS) – Travelzoo (TZOO), Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN), Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) 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. Travelzoo (TZOO)
16.1% sales growth and 187.55% return on equity
Travelzoo, an Internet media company, provides travel, entertainment, and local deals from travel and entertainment companies, and local businesses in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Its publications and products include Travelzoo Website; Travelzoo iPhone and Android apps; Travelzoo Top 20 email newsletter; and Newsflash email alert service. The company also operates the Travelzoo Network, a network of third-party Websites that list travel deals published by the company; and Local Deals and Getaway listings, which allow its members to purchase vouchers for deals from local businesses, such as spas, hotels, and restaurants. It serves airlines, hotels, cruise lines, vacations packagers, tour operators, destinations, car rental companies, travel agents, theater and performing arts groups, restaurants, spas, and activity companies. Travelzoo Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Travelzoo has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.77.
PE Ratio
Travelzoo has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.23 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 187.55%.
Moving Average
Travelzoo’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $6.19 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $6.77.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 33.3% and 15%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 1, 1970, the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.93%.
2. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN)
14.5% sales growth and 29.44% return on equity
Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based services and wireless communications products. The company's Location-Based Services segment provides stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles for its subscribers; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and personal locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. It also offers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance, including the provision of traffic reports and directions, as well as information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities; and Connected Car, service platform includes a back-office application, a telematics device installed in the vehicle, mobile apps for both IOS and Android users, as well as usage based insurance. This segment serves insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. Its Wireless Communications Products segment provides Base Site, a radio receiver that includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, and to control centers; Control Center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. As of December 31, 2020, it served approximately 17,680,000 end-users in Israel, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, and the United States. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Azor, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.14.
PE Ratio
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.84 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 29.44%.
3. Axcelis Technologies (ACLS)
13% sales growth and 32.8% return on equity
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company offers high energy, high current, and medium current implanters for various application requirements. It also provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. It sells its equipment and services to semiconductor chip manufacturers through its direct sales force. Axcelis Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Axcelis Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.98.
PE Ratio
Axcelis Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.91 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 32.8%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Axcelis Technologies’s stock is valued at $132.02 at 14:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $201.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of $74.21.
4. Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE)
11.7% sales growth and 35.46% return on equity
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes nonalcoholic beverages primarily products of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States. The company offers sparkling beverages, such as sparling beverages; and still beverages, including energy products, as well as noncarbonated beverages comprising bottled water, ready to drink coffee and tea, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. It also sells its products to other Coca-Cola bottlers; and post-mix products that are dispensed through equipment, which mixes the fountain syrup with carbonated or still water enabling fountain retailers to sell finished products to consumers in cups or glasses. In addition, the company distributes products for various other beverage brands that include Dr Pepper and Monster Energy. It sells and distributes its products directly to grocery stores, mass merchandise stores, club stores, convenience stores, and drug stores; and restaurants, schools, amusement parks, and recreational facilities, as well as through vending machine outlets. The company was formerly known as Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and changed its name to Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. in January 2019. Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $47.99.
PE Ratio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.67 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 35.46%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Coca-Cola Consolidated is 20321 which is 41.95% below its average volume of 35012.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.1%, now sitting on 6.6B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Coca-Cola Consolidated’s EBITDA is 1.03.
5. Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE)
10.3% sales growth and 26.99% return on equity
Erie Indemnity Company operates as a managing attorney-in-fact for the subscribers at the Erie Insurance Exchange in the United States. The company provides sales, underwriting, policy issuance, and renewal services for the policyholders on behalf of the Erie Insurance Exchange. It also offers sales related services, including agent compensation, and sales and advertising support services; and underwriting services comprise underwriting and policy processing; and other services consist of customer services and administrative support services, as well as information technology services. Erie Indemnity Company was incorporated in 1925 and is based in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Erie Indemnity Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.67.
PE Ratio
Erie Indemnity Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.24 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 26.99%.
6. Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX)
8.2% sales growth and 13.28% return on equity
Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, operates as a bottler of Coca-Cola trademark beverages. The company produces, markets, and distributes Coca-Cola trademark beverages in Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. It also operates small-box retail chain stores in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil under the OXXO name; retail service stations for fuels, motor oils, lubricants, and car care products under the OXXO GAS name in Mexico; and drugstores in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico under the Cruz Verde, Fybeca, SanaSana, YZA, La Moderna, and Farmacon names. In addition, the company is involved in the production and distribution of collers, commercial refrigeration equipment, plastic boxes, food processing, and preservation and weighing equipment; and provision of logistic transportation, distribution and maintenance, point-of-sale refrigeration, and plastics solutions, as well as distribution platform for cleaning products and consumables. Further, it operates small-box retail and food convenience chain stores in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands under the k kiosk, Brezelkönig, BackWerk, Ditsch, Press & Books, avec, Caffè Spettacolo, and ok.–) names, as well as pretzels under the Ditsch name. The company was founded in 1890 and is based in Monterrey, Mexico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.95.
PE Ratio
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.04 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 13.28%.
Sales Growth
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V.’s sales growth is 20.9% for the current quarter and 8.2% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. is 709494 which is 14.4% above its average volume of 620160.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V.’s EBITDA is 9.32.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 2, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.97%.
