(VIANEWS) – NORBIT (NORBT.OL), J.MARTINS,SGPS (JMT.LS), MELEXIS (MELE.BR) 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. NORBIT (NORBT.OL)
33.5% sales growth and 19.45% return on equity
NORBIT ASA provides technology products and solutions. It operates through three segments: Oceans, Connectivity, and Product Innovation and Realization. The company designs and develops wideband multibeam sonars used for hydrographic and forward-looking applications, as well as for detection of advanced subsea leakage; and provides cable assemblies, electromechanical box builds, and business solutions. It also offers sensors and sensor platforms used for monitoring, detection, and reporting tasks; GuardPoint, a surveillance sonar used to detect underwater intruders; SafePoint that use to detect navigational obstacles; NORTrace, a software that simulates and graphs the underwater propagation of various sonar; SeaCOP software system for monitoring, detection, and emergency response for maritime and offshore operations; and security solutions for defense. In addition, the company provides high power underwater lights, power cabinets, and other sensor solutions for aquaculture industry. Further, it offers dedicated short-range communication (DSRC) technology for intelligent traffic systems and truck applications; global navigation satellite systems-based tolling and DSRC devices, and connectivity modules for smart tachographs; desktop readers; roadside units; and reclosable fasteners. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NORBIT has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr1.34.
PE Ratio
NORBIT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr27.54 for every norwegian krone 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 19.45%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 5, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.7 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.87%.
2. J.MARTINS,SGPS (JMT.LS)
21.9% sales growth and 24.27% return on equity
Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. operates in the food distribution and specialized retail sectors in Portugal, Poland, and Colombia. The company operates through Portugal Retail; Portugal Cash & Carry; Poland Retail; Colombia Retail; and Others, Eliminations and Adjustments segments. It operates 3,250 food stores under the Biedronka name; and a chain of 290 health and beauty stores under the Hebe banner in Poland, as well as 819 food stores under the Ara name in Colombia. The company also operates 460 supermarkets under the Pingo Doce banner; and 38 stores and 4 platforms under the Recheio name in Portugal. In addition, it operates restaurants under the Pingo Doce name; Bem-Estar stores; and petrol stations and clothing under Code brand. Further, the company operates 20 kiosks and coffee shops under the Jeronymo name; and 21 chocolates and confectionary retail stores under Hussel name. Additionally, the company engages in human resources top management, real estate management and administration, training, and saline brackish waters aquaculture; wholesale of fruit and vegetables; retail management, consultancy, and logistics activities; the purchase and sale of real estate; growing of crops and farming of animals; retail sale of health and beauty products; manufacture of milk and dairy products; and provision of economic and accounting, business portfolio management, financial, and sea passenger water transport services. It is also involved in the trading and distribution of consumer goods; retail and wholesale of non-food products; other business support service activities; and provision of services in the area of wholesale and retail distribution. The company was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. is a subsidiary of Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos, SGPS, S.E.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, J.MARTINS,SGPS has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.52.
PE Ratio
J.MARTINS,SGPS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €38.33 for every euro 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 24.27%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for J.MARTINS,SGPS is 163065 which is 75.54% below its average volume of 666808.
3. MELEXIS (MELE.BR)
18.6% sales growth and 45.26% return on equity
Melexis NV designs, develops, tests, and markets advanced integrated semiconductor devices primarily for the automotive industry in Europe, the Middle-East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and North and Latin America. The company provides magnetic position, latch and switch, current, inductive position, tire monitoring, temperature, optical, pressure, and speed sensor ICs. It also offers embedded motor driver, fan and pump, LED, and pre driver ICs; and LIN/CAN system basis, NFC/RFID, radio-frequency receiver and transmitter, and switch controller ICs. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Ieper, Belgium. Melexis NV is a subsidiary of Xtrion N.V.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MELEXIS has a trailing twelve months EPS of €1.89.
PE Ratio
MELEXIS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 55.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €55.33 for every euro 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 45.26%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
MELEXIS’s stock is valued at €104.80 at 16:20 EST, under its 52-week high of €105.50 and way higher than its 52-week low of €63.05.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 3.3% and positive 6.8% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 10, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.26%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for MELEXIS is 5977 which is 77.1% below its average volume of 26101.
4. DASSAULT SYSTEMES (DSY.PA)
6% sales growth and 13.74% return on equity
Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS design software for 3D design, electrical and printed circuit board design, product data management, simulation, manufacturing, and technical communication; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for modeling and simulating the earth; and BIOVIA that provides the scientific community with advanced biological, chemical, and materials experiences. The company also provides SIMULIA that delivers realistic simulation applications; DELMIA, which enables global industrial operations; 3DVIA that provides 3D space planning solutions; and ENOVIA that enables to plan and track the definition of success for customer. In addition, it offers Centric PLM, a product lifecycle management software solution; 3DEXCITE, a real-time 3D visualization software; NETVIBES, which enables organizations to gather, align, and enrich big data; 3DEXPERIENCE platform that provides organizations a holistic and real-time view of their business activities and ecosystem, as well as connecting people, ideas, data, and solutions together in a single environment; and MEDIDATA, a clinical research study software that provides evidences and insights to pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies, as well as academic researchers. Further, the company provides consulting, deployment, outcome based, and training services. It primarily serves companies in the transportation and mobility; industrial equipment; aerospace and defense; high-tech; life sciences and healthcare; energy and materials; home and lifestyle; construction, cities, and territories; consumer packaged goods and retail; marine and offshore; and business services sectors through distributors and resellers. Dassault Systèmes SE was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, DASSAULT SYSTEMES has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.63.
PE Ratio
DASSAULT SYSTEMES has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 57.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €57.54 for every euro 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 13.74%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
DASSAULT SYSTEMES’s stock is valued at €36.25 at 16:20 EST, way under its 52-week high of €46.55 and way higher than its 52-week low of €32.23.
