(VIANEWS) - Ladder Capital Corp (LADR), STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD), ICF International (ICFI) 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. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR)
43.9% sales growth and 7.15% return on equity
Ladder Capital Corp is a trust that invests in real estate. It operates in three distinct segments, Loans, Securities and Real Estate. The Loans section originates first-line conduit mortgage loans, which are secured by cash-flowing real estate. It also originates and funds balance sheet first mortgage loan loans, secured by real estate that is in transition. This includes lease-ups, sale-outs, renovations, or repositioning. The segment also invests on note purchase financings and subordinated or mezzanine loans, as well as other structured finance products that are related to commercial real property. Securities invests in U.S. Agency Securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The Securities segment invests in real estate-related equity investments and corporate bonds. Real Estate invests in and owns a range of residential and commercial real estate assets, including student housing, residential buildings, offices, buildings and shopping centers, as well as industrial and office buildings. For federal income tax purposes, the company is a real-estate investment trust. If it pays at least 90% of its income, the company is not subject to federal corporate income tax. It was established in New York in 2008.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.8.
PE Ratio
Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.2 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 7.15%.Sales Growth
Ladder Capital Corp's sales growth is 52.8% for the current quarter and 43.9% for the next.
2. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
37.9% sales growth and 15.22% return on equity
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. is a real-estate investment trust (REIT), in both the United States of America and Europe. The company operates in four segments, including Commercial and Residential Lending and Infrastructure Lending. It also has Property and Investing & Servicing segments. Commercial and Residential Lending is responsible for the origination, acquisition, financing, and management of residential and commercial first mortgages. It also manages residential subordinated and agency residential mortgages. The Infrastructure lending segment manages and originates debt investments in infrastructure. Property is primarily involved in the acquisition and management of equity in commercial real estate properties that have been stabilized, as well as multi-family property. The Investing and Servicing section manages and resolves problem assets. It also acquires and manages unrated investment grade and non-investment-grade rated CMBS. If the company distributes less than 90% of its income, it qualifies for federal income tax. Starwood Property Trust, Inc., was established in 2009 in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.43.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.5 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 15.22%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 14.8%, now sitting on 675.88M for the twelve trailing months.
3. ICF International (ICFI)
24.5% sales growth and 8.64% return on equity
ICF International, Inc. offers management, technology, policy, and marketing consulting services and implementation services for government clients and businesses in the United States as well as internationally. It conducts research on key policy and industry issues and trends; evaluates and measures results; provides advisory and strategic planning services for its clients to help them navigate technological, social, economic, and communication challenges. The company also creates, defines and implements policies and programs through various standard and custom methodologies. It conducts surveys, collects data, analyzes it, and offers business intelligence. The company also provides services to improve the customer experience and citizens' experiences; modernizes IT systems; cyber security solutions that protect IT infrastructures from relentless threats; as well as designing, developing, and implementing technology systems that directly support its clients' missions or business success. It also informs and engages clients' customers and constituents through branding, marketing, multichannel, strategic communications and reputation management. It serves the following markets: energy, environment and infrastructure, health, education and social programs, safety and security, as well as financial and consumer markets. The former name of the company was ICF Consulting Group Holdings, LLC. It changed its name in 2006 to ICF International, Inc. ICF International, Inc. was established in 1969. It is located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ICF International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.62.
PE Ratio
ICF International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.64 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 8.64%.Moving Average
ICF International's worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $104.01 and way above its 200-day moving average of $97.63.Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 7, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.49%.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for ICF International is 187265 which is 107.12% above its average volume of 90410.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.8%, now sitting on 1.62B for the twelve trailing months.
4. American Express (AXP)
16.7% sales growth and 31.2% return on equity
American Express Company and its affiliates offer worldwide charge and credit card payment products and other travel-related services. Global Consumer Services Group and Global Commercial Services are the three main segments of American Express. Global Merchant and Network Services is another segment. The company's services and products include payments and financing, network services, accounts payable expense management services and products, and travel and lifestyle advice. It also offers merchant acquisition, processing and servicing, settlement, point of-sale marketing and information products for merchants. The company sells products and services through online and mobile applications to small and medium-sized businesses as well as third-party vendors, business partners, third-party vendors, large corporations, consumers and in direct response advertising. American Express Company was established in 1850. It is located in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Express has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.1.
PE Ratio
American Express has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.73 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 31.2%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
American Express's stock is valued at $138.68 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $199.55 and higher than its 52-week low of $134.12.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for American Express is 1843700 which is 39.19% below its average volume of 3032000.
5. ON Semiconductor (ON)
15.7% sales growth and 33.5% return on equity
ON Semiconductor Corporation offers intelligent power and sensing solutions around the world. Intelligent power technologies from ON Semiconductor Corporation enable electrification in the automotive industry. They allow for lighter, longer-ranged electric cars, fast charging systems and sustainable energy for solar strings, industrial power and storage. It operates in three segments: the Power Solutions Group and Advanced Solutions Groups, as well as the Intelligent Sensing Group. The company offers integrated, analog, discrete and module semiconductor products. These include power switching, conversion, signal conditioning and circuit protection. It also develops mixed-signal, analog, integrated power solutions, ASICs and radio frequency products for end-users. Government customers can get foundry services and custom design. It also develops image signal processors and complementary metal oxide semiconductor photo sensors. ON Semiconductor Corporation, based in Phoenix Arizona was founded in 1992.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ON Semiconductor has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.79.
PE Ratio
ON Semiconductor has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 82.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $82.34 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 33.5%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 31.3%, now sitting on 7.2B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for ON Semiconductor is 8196120 which is 11.12% above its average volume of 7375820.
Sales Growth
ON Semiconductor's sales growth is 24% for the present quarter and 15.7% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 100% and 39.1%, respectively.6. Annaly Capital (NLY)
9.6% sales growth and 30.95% return on equity
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. is a multi-faceted capital manager that specializes in corporate and mortgage financing. It invests in mortgage servicing rights, agency mortgage-backed security, commercial mortgage-backed Securities, Agency residential mortgage assets, residential loans, credit risk transfer securities and corporate debts. The company has chosen to be treated as a real-estate investment trust (REIT) tax. It is exempt from federal income taxes if it pays its shareholders its taxable income as a REIT. It was established in New York in 1996.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Annaly Capital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.1.
PE Ratio
Annaly Capital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.24 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 30.95%.Moving Average
Annaly Capital's value is way under its 50-day moving average of $25.99 and way below its 200-day moving average of $27.39.7. Gladstone Commercial Corporation (GOOD)
5.4% sales growth and 3.3% return on equity
Gladstone Commercial Corporation, a real-estate investment trust, focuses on the acquisition, ownership, and operation of net leased office and industrial properties in the United States. Gladstone Commercial's common stock has received 189 monthly cash dividends, including payments up to September 2020. Gladstone Commercial had previously paid five consecutive quarterly cash dividends before it began paying monthly distributions. Gladstone Commercial has paid 52 consecutive monthly cash dividends on Series D Preferred stock, 12 consecutive monthly cash payments on Series E Preferred stock and three consecutive monthly cash payouts on Series F Preferred stock. Gladstone Commercial never missed, decreased or delayed a distribution from its inception in 2003.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gladstone Commercial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.02.
PE Ratio
Gladstone Commercial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 797.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $797.5 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 3.3%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Gladstone Commercial Corporation is 210816 which is 2.37% above its average volume of 205925.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Gladstone Commercial Corporation's stock is valued at $15.95 at 06:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $26.13 and higher than its 52-week low of $15.09.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Gladstone Commercial Corporation's EBITDA is 67.26.