(VIANEWS) – Trip.com (TCOM), MercadoLibre (MELI), Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875% (ELA) 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. Trip.com (TCOM)
74.5% sales growth and 5.07% return on equity
Trip.com Group Limited operates as a travel service provider for accommodation reservation, transportation ticketing, packaged tours and in-destination, corporate travel management, and other travel-related services in China and internationally. The company acts as an agent for hotel-related transactions and selling air tickets, as well as provides train, long-distance bus, and ferry tickets; travel insurance products, such as flight delay, air accident, and baggage loss coverage; and air-ticket delivery, online check-in and seat selection, express security screening, real-time flight status tracker, and airport VIP lounge services. It also provides independent leisure travelers bundled packaged-tour products comprising group, semi-group, and customized and packaged tours with various transportation arrangements, including air, cruise, bus, and car rental services. In addition, the company offers integrated transportation and accommodation services; destination transportation and ticket, activity, insurance, visa, and tour guide services; user support, supplier management, and customer relationship management services; and in-destination products and services. Further, it provides its corporate clients with business visit, incentive trip, meeting and conference, travel data collection and analysis, industry benchmark, cost saving analysis, and travel management solutions; and Corporate Travel Management System, an online platform that integrates information management, online booking and authorization, online inquiry, and travel reporting systems. Additionally, the company offers online advertising and financial services. It operates under the Ctrip, Qunar, Trip.com, and Skyscanner brands. The company was formerly known as Ctrip.com International, Ltd. and changed its name to Trip.com Group Limited in October 2019. Trip.com Group Limited was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Trip.com has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.2.
PE Ratio
Trip.com has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.39 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 5.07%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 1350% and 152.2%, respectively.
Previous days news about Trip.com(TCOM)
- Zacks.com featured highlights trip.com, dr. reddy's, sterling check and miniso group. According to Zacks on Thursday, 10 August, "Chicago, IL - August 10, 2023 - Stocks in this week’s article are Trip.com Group Ltd. ", "In this regard, stocks like Trip.com Group Ltd., Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., Sterling Check Corp. and MINISO Group Holding Ltd. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 11 August, "The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Trip.com Group’s 2023 sales and EPS suggests increases of 104.9% and 538%, respectively, from the year-ago period’s levels."
2. MercadoLibre (MELI)
32.5% sales growth and 39.51% return on equity
MercadoLibre, Inc. operates online commerce platforms in Latin America. It operates Mercado Libre Marketplace, an automated online commerce platform that enables businesses, merchants, and individuals to list merchandise and conduct sales and purchases online; and Mercado Pago FinTech platform, a financial technology solution platform, which facilitates transactions on and off its marketplaces by providing a mechanism that allows its users to send and receive payments online, as well as allows users to transfer money through their websites or on the apps. The company also offers Mercado Fondo that allows users to invest funds deposited in their Mercado Pago accounts; Mercado Credito, which extends loans to certain merchants and consumers; and Mercado Envios logistics solution that enables sellers on its platform to utilize third-party carriers and other logistics service providers, as well as fulfillment and warehousing services for sellers. In addition, it provides Mercado Libre Classifieds, an online classified listing service, where users can list and purchase motor vehicles, real estate, and services; Mercado Libre Ads, an advertising platform, which enables large retailers and brands to promote their products and services on the web; and Mercado Shops, an online storefronts solution that enables users to set-up, manage, and promote their own digital stores. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.12.
PE Ratio
MercadoLibre has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 111.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $111.21 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 39.51%.
Previous days news about MercadoLibre(MELI)
- According to Zacks on Friday, 11 August, "Investors with an interest in Internet – Commerce stocks have likely encountered both Alibaba (BABA Quick QuoteBABA – Free Report) and MercadoLibre (MELI Quick QuoteMELI – Free Report) . "
3. Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875% (ELA)
14.8% sales growth and 40.91% return on equity
Envela Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, primarily buys and sells jewelry and bullion products to individual consumers, dealers, Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, school districts, and other organizations in the United States. It offers jewelry and fine-watch products, including bridal jewelry, fashion jewelry, custom-made jewelry, diamonds, and other gemstones, as well as watches and jewelry components. The company also buys and sells various forms of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, including United States and other government coins, private mint medallions, art bars, and trade unit bars; and numismatic items, such as rare coins, currency, medals, tokens, and other collectibles, as well as provides jewelry and watches repair services. In addition, it offers end-of-life electronics recycling services; disposal transportation and product tracking services; IT-asset disposition services, including compliance and data sanitization services; and services to companies in the areas of software upgrades, and hardware or networking capabilities, as well as moving to cloud services. As of December 31, 2021, Envela Corporation marketed its products and services through six retail locations under the Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange name; and one retail location under the Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange name, as well as through cgdeinc.com, dgse.com, echoenvironmental.com, ITADUSA.com, availrecovery.com, and teladvance.com e-commerce sites. The company was formerly known as DGSE Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Envela Corporation in December 2019. Envela Corporation was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875% has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.59.
PE Ratio
Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875% has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.07 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 40.91%.
Sales Growth
Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875%’s sales growth is 14% for the ongoing quarter and 14.8% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875%’s EBITDA is 48.49.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 42.9% and a negative 41.7%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875%’s stock is valued at $7.12 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $8.42 and way higher than its 52-week low of $4.50.
4. Spirit Realty Capital (SRC)
7.1% sales growth and 7.39% return on equity
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. (NYSE: SRC) is a premier net-lease REIT that primarily invests in single-tenant, operationally essential real estate assets, subject to long-term leases. As of September 30, 2020, our diverse portfolio of 1,778 owned properties, with an aggregate leasable area of 37.2 million square feet in 48 states, included retail, industrial and office buildings leased to 296 tenants across 28 retail industries.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Spirit Realty Capital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.28.
PE Ratio
Spirit Realty Capital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.69. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.69 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 7.39%.
Moving Average
Spirit Realty Capital’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $39.81 and above its 200-day moving average of $39.95.
Sales Growth
Spirit Realty Capital’s sales growth is 8% for the ongoing quarter and 7.1% for the next.
5. First Community Bankshares (FCBC)
5.9% sales growth and 10.37% return on equity
First Community Bankshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for First Community Bank that provides various banking products and services. It offers demand deposit accounts, savings and money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement arrangements; commercial, consumer, and real estate mortgage loans, as well as lines of credit; various credit and debit cards, and automated teller machine card services; and corporate and personal trust services. The company also provides wealth management services, including trust management, estate administration, and investment advisory services; and investment management services. It serves individuals and businesses across various industries, such as education, government, and health services; coal mining and gas extraction; retail trade; construction; manufacturing; tourism; and transportation. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 49 branches, including 17 branches in West Virginia, 23 branches in Virginia, 7 branches in North Carolina, and 2 branches in Tennessee. First Community Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Community Bankshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.83.
PE Ratio
First Community Bankshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.97 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 10.37%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 9, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.43%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 17.9% and a drop 13% for the next.
Moving Average
First Community Bankshares’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $30.48 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $30.95.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.6%, now sitting on 148.79M for the twelve trailing months.
