(VIANEWS) – HAFNIA LIMITED (HAFNI.OL), ELIS (ELIS.PA), PRODWAYS (PWG.PA) 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. HAFNIA LIMITED (HAFNI.OL)
161.6% sales growth and 48.16% return on equity
Hafnia Limited owns and operates oil product tankers. The company operates through four segments: Long Range II (LR2), Long Range I (LR1), Medium Range (MR), and Handy size (Handy). It transports petroleum oil products, vegetable oil, and easy chemicals to national and international oil companies, and chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies. The company provides ship owning, ship-management, chartering, investment, and agency office services. As of March 29, 2022, it operated a fleet of 237 vessels, including newbuilds, of which 145 are owned or chartered-in, including 10 owned LR2s, 40 owned and chartered-in LR1s, 58 owned and chartered-in MRs, and 29 owned Handy and eight stainless steel 25K vessels. The company is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Hafnia Limited is a subsidiary of BW Group Limited.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HAFNIA LIMITED has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr3.38.
PE Ratio
HAFNIA LIMITED has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr17.64 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 48.16%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 135.4%, now sitting on 1.83B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
HAFNIA LIMITED’s EBITDA is 120.19.
2. ELIS (ELIS.PA)
77.2% sales growth and 5.03% return on equity
Elis SA provides flat linen, workwear, and hygiene and well-being solutions in France, Central Europe, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Southern Europe, and internationally. The company offers table, bed, kitchen, patient, and bath linens; workwear and personal protective equipment; beverage solutions, such as water coolers and accessories, cups and bottles, and coffee machines; floor protection mats and mops; industrial wipers; and pest control, insect control, or disinfection services. It also provides washroom hygiene services, such as hand washing and drying, toilet hygiene and urinal, lavatories, and air fragrancing; and reusable cleanroom garments, footwear, goggles, and related contamination control solutions, as well as cleaning systems. In addition, the company offers various solutions for collection and disposal of infectious waste, as well as laundry facilities. It primarily serves the catering, accommodation, healthcare and social welfare, industries, trade and retail, and services sectors, as well as public authorities and administration. Elis SA was founded in 1883 and is based in Saint-Cloud, France.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ELIS has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.02.
PE Ratio
ELIS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 928.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €928.89 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 5.03%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
ELIS’s stock is valued at €16.72 at 06:20 EST, under its 52-week high of €17.07 and way higher than its 52-week low of €10.23.
3. PRODWAYS (PWG.PA)
15.4% sales growth and 6.68% return on equity
Prodways Group SA manufactures and sells industrial and professional 3D printers in France and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Systems and Products. It offers machines, such as 3D printing systems that include lost wax, DLP15resin, and laser sintering; and other related premium materials and services, as well as offers 3D design, simulation, and optimization software. The company also provides metal and plastic parts; orthopedic insoles for podiatry application; orthodontic pieces and dental trays, mouthpieces dental application; and hearing aid tips and custom hearing protection products for audiology application. It serves aerospace and defence, healthcare, automotive, consumer goods, and jewellery sectors. Prodways Group SA was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PRODWAYS has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.08.
PE Ratio
PRODWAYS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €31.62 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 6.68%.
Moving Average
PRODWAYS’s value is way below its 50-day moving average of €3.01 and way under its 200-day moving average of €3.23.
Sales Growth
PRODWAYS’s sales growth is 15.4% for the current quarter and 15.4% for the next.
4. FRØY (FROY.OL)
14% sales growth and 10.16% return on equity
Frøy ASA provides integrated service to the aquaculture industry in Norway. The company offers wellboat services, sea freight, de-lice and treatment, mooring and laying, ring washing and cage services, net washing and mending, inspection and certification, bottom mapping and documentation, slep, diving and ROV, and control system. It owns and operates 18 wellboats, 60 aqua service vessels, 3 feed transport vessels, and 13 local offices along the Norwegian coast. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Sistranda, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FRØY has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr4.29.
PE Ratio
FRØY has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr13.94 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 10.16%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 2, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.29%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 35.9%, now sitting on 2.02B for the twelve trailing months.
5. KONGSBERG GRUPPEN (KOG.OL)
10.8% sales growth and 20.54% return on equity
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, together with its subsidiaries, provides high-tech systems and solutions primarily to customers in the maritime and defense markets. The company operates through three segments, Kongsberg Maritime (KM), and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace(KDA), and Kongsberg Digital (KDI). The KM segment offers solutions and systems for bridge and control systems, which include dynamic positioning, propulsion control, and navigation, as well as automation systems; energy solutions and ship design services; and propellers, thrusters, water jet systems, and systems for offshore manoeuvring of maritime vessels. This segment also provides winches for mooring, anchor handling, and special systems for offshore vessels, tugs, marine vessels, and various other classes of vessel, as well as cranes; hydro-acoustics; autonomous underwater vessels and solutions for autonomous maritime vessels; and products related to fisheries, systems for underwater mapping, and sensors and solutions for specialist vessels. The KDA segment offers various systems and services to the defense industry. It offers air defense and combat systems, sonars, and navigation for marine vessels and submarines, as well as integrated command and control systems; remote tower solutions for airports; remote control weapon stations for land-based vehicles and marine vessels; products for military tactical communication; naval strike and air-to-surface missiles; and lightweight composite and titanium components for F-35 combat aircraft. This segment also provides components and services to the space industry, as well as port monitoring systems; and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The KDI segment focuses on digitalization within the oil and gas, wind, and merchant marine markets. The company operates primarily in Norway, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA was founded in 1814 and is headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, KONGSBERG GRUPPEN has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr14.02.
PE Ratio
KONGSBERG GRUPPEN has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr29.54 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 20.54%.
Sales Growth
KONGSBERG GRUPPEN’s sales growth is 10.7% for the present quarter and 10.8% for the next.
Moving Average
KONGSBERG GRUPPEN’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of kr408.94 and way above its 200-day moving average of kr370.42.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.5%, now sitting on 31.8B for the twelve trailing months.
6. SPAREBANK 1 SMN (MING.OL)
9.7% sales growth and 11.54% return on equity
SpareBank 1 SMN, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking, accounting, and real estate products and services to private individuals and companies in Norway and internationally. The company offers mortgage, green, car, boat, other vehicles, and consumer loans, as well as refinancing, as well as savings accounts. It also provides BSU house savings for young people, BSU, and mikrosparing, as well as fixed rate and green deposits, and placement accounts; savings funds; investment solutions, such as share savings accounts, stock trading, and private banking services; and individual pension savings, and pension savings accounts. In addition, the company offers vehicle, housing and travel, person, animal, and valuables insurance services; property buying and selling advisory services; and mobile and online banking, and various debit and credit cards. Further, it offers loans and finances, including bank guarantees, corporate and construction loans, operating credit for agriculture, factoring, invoice sales, leasing, and liquidity loans with government guarantees; various pension products; and business and personal insurance products. Additionally, the company provides services, including accounting and payroll, HR, taxes and duties, and change of ownership, as well as IT solutions. It offers real estate agency, advisory, and external and equity financing services. SpareBank 1 SMN was founded in 1823 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SPAREBANK 1 SMN has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr8.87.
PE Ratio
SPAREBANK 1 SMN has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr13.71 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 11.54%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for SPAREBANK 1 SMN is 128984 which is 4.84% below its average volume of 135546.
7. ORKLA (ORK.OL)
6.1% sales growth and 12.77% return on equity
Orkla ASA engages in branded consumer goods, and industrial and financial investment businesses. The company offers branded products, including frozen pizza, ketchup, soups, sauces, bread toppings, and ready-to-eat meals through grocery retail trade, as well as the out-of-home, convenience store, and petrol station sectors. It also provides confectionery, biscuit, and snack products; and develops crispbread products, as well as energy snack meals. In addition, the company offers personal care and cleaning products; dietary supplement, sport nutrition, and weight control products; wound care products and first aid equipment; painting tools; basic garments; and professional cleaning products. Further, it operates Gymgrossisten and Bodystore e-commerce portals for health and sports nutrition products; and restaurants. Additionally, the company supplies margarine and butter blends, bread and cake improvers and mixes, yeast, marzipan, and ice cream ingredients; produces and supplies hydro power to the Nordic power market; and develops and sells real estate properties. It offers its food products under the Grandiosa, TORO, Stabburet, Felix, Paulúns, Abba, Kalles, Beauvais, Den Gamle Fabrik, Spilva, Vitana, MTR, and Eastern brands; confectionery and snacks under the KiMs, Nidar, Stratos, Göteborgs Kex, Sætre, OLW, Panda, Laima, Selga, Taffel, Adazu, and Kalev brands; health and sports nutrition under Zalo, Jif, Bliw, Grumme, Blenda, Define, Möller's, Collett, Nutrilett, Maxim, Norgesplaster, and Salvequick brands; and food ingredients under Odense, Mors Hjemmebakte, KronJäst, Bakkedal and NATURLI' brands. It has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, the Baltics, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ORKLA has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr5.28.
PE Ratio
ORKLA has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr16.62 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 12.77%.
Moving Average
ORKLA’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of kr72.18 and below its 200-day moving average of kr75.57.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
ORKLA’s EBITDA is 33.43.
