(VIANEWS) - Ecopetrol S.A. (EC), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN), Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP) 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. Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)
102.8% sales growth and 37.63% return on equity
Ecopetrol S.A. is an integrated energy company. Exploration and Production, Transport and Logistics, Refining and Petrochemical and Biofuels and Electric Power Transmission and Concessions are the four main segments of Ecopetrol S.A. The company is involved in exploration, production, transportation, of crude oil, engine fuels and fuel oil, as well as the sale and distribution of LPG and natural gas. It also provides electric power transmission services, design, construction, operation and maintenance of roads and energy infrastructure projects. The company owned approximately 9.127 km of crude oil pipelines and multi-purpose pipes as of December 31, 2021. The company also makes and sells polypropylene compounds and masterbatches. It offers customers industrial service sales and management services. The company has offices in Colombia, Americas, Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and South America. The former name of the company was Empresa Colombiana de Petroleos. In June 2003, Ecopetrol S.A. took over. Ecopetrol S.A. is an entity that was founded in Bogota (Colombia) in 1948.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.14.
PE Ratio
Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.77 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 37.63%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ecopetrol S.A.'s stock is valued at $10.20 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $19.81 and way higher than its 52-week low of $8.59.
Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 109.5% and 176.6% respectively.2. Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN)
67.1% sales growth and 7.11% return on equity
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a business development company specializing in lending and and investing in development-stage investments. It focuses on making secured debt and venture lending investments to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries. It seeks to invest in companies in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.81.
PE Ratio
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.32 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 7.11%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is 212218 which is 23.38% above its average volume of 171992.
Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. has stated that the next dividend payment will be Jan 16, 2023. The forward dividend rate and forward dividend yield are 1.32 and 11.38%, respectively.
3. Crescent Capital BDC (CCAP)
28.5% sales growth and 7.29% return on equity
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. is a business development company. The fund focuses on originating and investing in the debt of middle market companies. It typically focuses on companies based in United States.
Earnings per Share
Crescent Capital BDC's trailing 12-month EPS is $3.74.
PE Ratio
Crescent Capital BDC's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 3.46. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $3.46 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is an indicator of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 7.29%.Volume
Crescent Capital BDC's current reported volume is 103826. This is 21.27% more than its 85611 average volume.
Revenue growth
The year-over-year revenue growth was 12.5%. We now have 102.25M in the 12 trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects a decline of 25.4% in growth and a rise of 2.3% the following.Moving Average
Crescent Capital BDC's worth is below its 50-day moving average of $13.58 and way under its 200-day moving average of $16.17.4. Charles Schwab (SCHW)
18.1% sales growth and 14.39% return on equity
The Charles Schwab Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services. The company operates in two segments, Investor Services and Advisor Services. The Investor Services segment provides retail brokerage, investment advisory, banking and trust, retirement plan, and other corporate brokerage services; equity compensation plan sponsors full-service recordkeeping for stock plans, stock options, restricted stock, performance shares, and stock appreciation rights; and retail investor and mutual fund clearing services, as well as compliance solutions. The Advisor Services segment offers custodial, trading, banking, and support services; and retirement business and corporate brokerage retirement services. This segment provides brokerage accounts with equity and fixed income, margin lending, options, and futures and forex trading; cash management capabilities comprising third-party certificates of deposit; third-party and proprietary mutual funds; plus mutual fund trading and clearing services; and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including proprietary and third-party ETFs. It also offers advice solutions, such as managed portfolios of proprietary and third-party mutual funds and ETFs, separately managed accounts, customized personal advice for tailored portfolios, and specialized planning and portfolio management. In addition, this segment provides banking products and services, including checking and savings accounts, first lien residential real estate mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and pledged asset lines; and trust services comprising trust custody services, personal trust reporting services, and administrative trustee services. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had approximately 400 domestic branch offices in 48 states and the District of Columbia, as well as locations in Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The Charles Schwab Corporation was incorporated in 1971 and is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.
Earnings per Share
Charles Schwab's trailing twelve-month EPS is $2.32.
PE Ratio
Charles Schwab's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 35.82. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $35.82 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 14.39%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
Charles Schwab stock was valued at $83.03 at 5:22 EST at the time of writing. This is way lower than its 52 week high of $96.24 but higher than its 52-week low at $59.35.
5. Aviat Networks (AVNW)
16.3% sales growth and 7.09% return on equity
Aviat Networks, Inc. provides microwave networking solutions in North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers outdoor, indoor, and split-mount radios; microwave routers and switches; microwave trunking; element management products; and software products, such as aviat design, frequency assurance software, and health assurance software. It also provides network planning and design, site surveys and builds, systems integration, installation, maintenance, network monitoring, training, customer service, project, managed, education, support, and other professional services. The company serves communications service providers and private network operators, including federal, state and local government agencies, transportation agencies, energy and utility companies, public safety agencies, and broadcast network operators. It markets its products through a direct sales, service, and support organization; indirect sales channels comprising dealers, resellers, and sales representatives; and through online. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings per Share
Aviat Networks' trailing twelve-month EPS is $1.18.
PE Ratio
Aviat Networks' trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 26.43. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $26.43 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is an indicator of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 7.09%.Sales Growth
Aviat Networks has experienced a 9.6% quarter-over-quarter sales increase and 16.3% in the following.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.1%, now sitting on 311.05M for the twelve trailing months.
6. Ford (F)
14.1% sales growth and 29.39% return on equity
Ford Motor Company designs, manufactures, markets, and services a range of Ford trucks, cars, sport utility vehicles, electrified vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through three segments: Automotive, Mobility, and Ford Credit. The Automotive segment sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. The Mobility segment designs and builds mobility services; and provides self-driving systems development services. The Ford Credit segment primarily engages in vehicle-related financing and leasing activities to and through automotive dealers. It provides retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles; and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail and commercial customers, such as leasing companies, government entities, daily rental companies, and fleet customers. This segment also offers wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory; and loans to dealers to finance working capital and enhance dealership facilities, purchase dealership real estate, and other dealer vehicle programs. The company has a strategic collaboration with ARB Corporation Limited to develop a suite of aftermarket products for the new Ford Bronco. Ford Motor Company was incorporated in 1903 and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ford has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.99.
PE Ratio
Ford has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.32 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 29.39%.7. NBT Bancorp (NBTB)
9.6% sales growth and 12.78% return on equity
NBT Bancorp Inc. is a financial holding firm that provides retail and commercial banking as well as wealth management services. Deposit products offered by NBT Bancorp Inc. include savings, demand deposit and certificates of deposit. Its loan portfolio includes commercial, industrial, commercial real property, agricultural and commercial construction loans. Indirect and direct consumer, residential, and mortgage loans. The company also offers trust and investment, financial planning and insurance services as well as retirement plan consulting services and recordkeeping. The company also offers personal, casualty and business insurance. It can provide other services via online, mobile and phone channels, which allow customers to access balances, make transfers, send funds, pay bills and view statements. Customers can also apply for loans and check their accounts. It had 141 branches in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont and 176 ATMs throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine as of December 31, 2020. NBT Bancorp Inc. is located in Norwich, New York.
Earnings per Share
NBT Bancorp's trailing twelve-month EPS is $3.53.
PE Ratio
NBT Bancorp's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 12.3. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $12.3 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 12.78%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.8%, now sitting on 497.62M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
NBT Bancorp has a 5.5% quarter-over-quarter sales increase and 9.6% the following.
Annual Top and Bottom Value
NBT Bancorp stock was valued at $43.42 at 5:22 EST at the time. This is lower than its 52 week high of $48.68, and much higher than its low 52-week of $34.58.
Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. claims that the next dividend payment will be on November 29, 2022. The forward dividend rate and forward dividend yield are 1.2 and 2.76%, respectively.
8. Insulet (PODD)
6.8% sales growth and 7.85% return on equity
Insulet Corporation develops, manufactures, and sells insulin delivery systems for people with insulin-dependent diabetes. It offers Omnipod System, a self-adhesive disposable tubeless Omnipod device that is worn on the body for up to three days at a time, as well as its wireless companion, the handheld personal diabetes manager. The company sells its products primarily through independent distributors and pharmacy channels, as well as directly in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Insulet Corporation was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Insulet has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.1.
PE Ratio
Insulet has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2862. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2862 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 7.85%.Moving Average
Insulet's current value is below its $50-day moving mean of $287.00, and well above its $200-day moving mean of $251.50.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Insulet is 320761 which is 28.59% below its average volume of 449187.