(VIANEWS) - SPS Commerce (SPSC), Credicorp Ltd. (BAP), Choice Hotels International (CHH) 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. SPS Commerce (SPSC)
15.8% sales growth and 10% return on equity
SPS Commerce, Inc. offers cloud-based solutions for supply chain management worldwide. SPS Commerce is a cloud-based platform which helps retailers, suppliers and grocers manage omnichannel orders and optimize their sell-through. It also automates new trading relationships. It also offers Fulfillment solutions that automate fulfillment and augment existing personnel and trading partner communication infrastructures. This includes easy compliance with retailer's rules, automated, digital and transparent exchanges of information between many trading partners using various protocols and better visibility into an order's journey. The Analytics solution consists data analytics applications which allow customers to increase their visibility throughout supply chains by providing greater analytical capabilities. It also offers a variety of complementary products such as an assortment product which allows for accurate order management, rapid fulfillment, and a community product that speeds vendor onboarding, and assures the adoption by trading partners of any new requirements. The business was previously known as St. Paul Software, Inc., but it changed its name in May 2001 to SPS Commerce, Inc. SPS Commerce, Inc. is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SPS Commerce has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.28.
PE Ratio
SPS Commerce has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 99.02. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $99.02 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%.Sales Growth
SPS Commerce's sales growth is 16.3% for the current quarter and 15.8% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 8.5% and 14.9%, respectively.2. Credicorp Ltd. (BAP)
15.7% sales growth and 15.87% return on equity
Credicorp Ltd. is a holding company for financial services. It provides a variety of financial and insurance products, as well as financial and other services, both in Peru and abroad. Universal Banking, the company's segment, offers current and deposits as well as various financial instruments and credits to legal entities and individuals. The Insurance and Pensions segment provides insurance policies for commercial property, transport, vessels, vehicles, life and health. It also manages private pension funds and offers management services. Microfinance, a subsidiary of the company, manages micro- and small-sized businesses' current accounts, loans, credit, deposits and current accounts. The company's Investment Banking and Wealth Management section offers services to institutions, foundations, corporations and governments. It structures and places issues on the primary and secondary markets, and executes and negotiates operations in the second market. Additionally, it manages mutual funds and securitizations for corporate clients. It was established in Lima in Peru in 1889.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Credicorp Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.13.
PE Ratio
Credicorp Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 105.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $105.93 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 15.87%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 18, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.99 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.09%.
Sales Growth
Credicorp Ltd.'s sales growth for the next quarter is 15.7%.
Moving Average
Credicorp Ltd.'s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $130.34 and way under its 200-day moving average of $137.34.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 34%, now sitting on 13.96B for the twelve trailing months.
3. Choice Hotels International (CHH)
14.6% sales growth and 135.84% return on equity
Choice Hotels International, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, acts as an international hotel franchisor. It operates in the Hotel Franchising, Corporate and Other segment. The company franchises hotels under brands such as Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites. It also offers cloud-based property management software for non-franchised hotels. It had 7,147 hotels and 597,977 room locations in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia, as well as approximately 40 other countries and territories. Rockville, Maryland is the headquarters of this company.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Choice Hotels International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.3.
PE Ratio
Choice Hotels International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.59. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.59 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 135.84%.Moving Average
Choice Hotels International's worth is under its 50-day moving average of $115.57 and way below its 200-day moving average of $131.05.4. First BanCorp. New (FBP)
14.2% sales growth and 16.3% return on equity
First BanCorp. First BanCorp is the bank holding firm for FirstBank Puerto Rico. It provides financial services and products to institutional, retail and commercial clients. It operates six divisions: Commercial and Corporate Banking; Mortgage Banking; Consumer (Retail); Banking, Treasury and Investments; United States Operations and Virgin Islands Operations. Commercial and Corporate Banking offers construction and commercial real estate loans as well floor plans financing. It also provides cash and management services. Mortgage Banking is responsible for the sale and servicing various residential mortgage products, as well as hedging activities. It also acquires and sells mortgages on secondary markets. The Consumer (Retail Banking) segment offers auto, boat and personal loans, credit cards, lines of credit, deposit products that include interest-bearing and noninterest bearing savings and checking accounts, individual retirement accounts and retail certificates. It also provides finance leasing, insurance and services. The Treasury and Investments section is involved in treasury and investments management activities such as liquidity and funding. United States Operations offers checking, savings and money market accounts as well retail CDs and residential mortgages. Home equity loans and lines of credit are also available. Internet banking is offered as well. Virgin Islands Operations is engaged in deposit-taking, commercial lending and consumer lending. The company had 46 branches in Puerto Rico and 11 in the U.S Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands. It also has 10 Florida branches. First BanCorp. It was established in 1948. The headquarters are in Santurce (Puerto Rico).
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First BanCorp. New has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.73.
PE Ratio
First BanCorp. New has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.74 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 16.3%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for First BanCorp. New is 1170390 which is 23.88% below its average volume of 1537730.
5. Whitestone REIT (WSR)
8% sales growth and 4.45% return on equity
Whitestone, a community-focused shopping center REIT, acquires, buys, manages. develops. redevelops quality open-air neighborhood centres primarily in Sunbelt's largest, most-affluent and fastest-growing markets. Whitestone aims to build communities by creating connections among consumers and providing entertainment, services and other experiences. Whitestone has been a dividend-paying stock for more than 15 years. Whitestone's capital structure is strong and balanced. It allows for flexibility and growth. Whitestone can also perform well in economic downturns.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Whitestone REIT has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.34.
PE Ratio
Whitestone REIT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.88 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 4.45%.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Whitestone REIT's EBITDA is 62.47.
6. Equity Bancshares (EQBK)
6.6% sales growth and 12.64% return on equity
Equity Bancshares, Inc. is the holding bank for Equity Bank. It provides financial services, including mortgage banking, to individuals and corporations. It accepts time, demand, savings and money market deposits. The company offers a range of loan products including commercial, industrial, commercial realty-backed, credit lines, working capital and equipment financing. It also provides letters of credit to regional and national companies as well as restaurant franchisees and hoteliers. It also offers a variety of consumer loans for professionals and individuals, such as residential real estate loans and home equity loans and home equity lines, installment loans and unsecured personal lines and credit. The company also offers debit cards, online banking services, including access to account balances and online transfer. Online bill payment and electronic delivery of customer statements are all possible. Mobile banking solutions include remote check deposits and mobile bill pay. ATMs can be used. It also has treasury management and wire transfer. Automated clearing house and stop payment options are available. The company also offers cash management products such as remote deposit capture and lockbox; positive pay and reverse pay; account reconciliation services; ATMs; and treasury management, wire transfer, automated clearing house, and stop payment services. It had 51 branches that provide full service in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri as of December 31, 2020. It was established in 2002. The headquarters are located in Wichita in Kansas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Equity Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.35.
PE Ratio
Equity Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.89 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 12.64%.