(VIANEWS) – J.MARTINS,SGPS (JMT.LS), MELHUS SPAREBANK (MELG.OL), SPAREBANKEN SØR (SOR.OL) 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. J.MARTINS,SGPS (JMT.LS)
17.7% sales growth and 28.68% 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 food stores under the Biedronka name; and a chain of health and beauty stores under the Hebe banner in Poland, as well as food stores under the Ara name in Colombia. The company also operates supermarkets under the Pingo Doce banner; and cash and carry stores under the Recheio name in Portugal. In addition, it operates restaurants under the Pingo Doce name; Bem-Estar pharmacies; petrol stations; and clothing under Code brand. Further, the company operates kiosks and coffee shops under the Jeronymo name; and 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. operates as a subsidiary of Sociedade Francisco Manuel Dos Santos, S.G.P.S., S.A.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, J.MARTINS,SGPS has a trailing twelve months EPS of €1.16.
PE Ratio
J.MARTINS,SGPS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €19.43 for every euro of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 28.68%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
J.MARTINS,SGPS’s stock is valued at €22.54 at 11:20 EST, way under its 52-week high of €27.10 and way above its 52-week low of €18.30.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 13.8% and 29.6%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for J.MARTINS,SGPS is 171093 which is 73.08% below its average volume of 635617.
Sales Growth
J.MARTINS,SGPS’s sales growth is 20.1% for the current quarter and 17.7% for the next.
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2. MELHUS SPAREBANK (MELG.OL)
15.6% sales growth and 10.56% return on equity
Melhus Sparebank, a savings bank, provides various banking products and services to companies, agriculture customers, and private individuals in Norway. The company offers savings accounts; construction and business loans; mortgage, and car loans; bank guarantee, overdraft, and leasing services; and credit and bank cards. It also provides various insurance products for home, cottage, household goods, contents, drone, car, boat, other vehicles, travel, animal, children, death, health, critical illness, disabled, private, commercial, agricultural, and accident; savings and pension products; payment services; and online and mobile banking services. The company operates through branch offices in central Trondheim, Heimdal, Ler, and Korsvegen. Melhus Sparebank was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Melhus, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MELHUS SPAREBANK has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr17.13.
PE Ratio
MELHUS SPAREBANK has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr9.46 for every norwegian krone of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.56%.
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3. SPAREBANKEN SØR (SOR.OL)
13.6% sales growth and 11.36% return on equity
Sparebanken Sør operates as an independent financial institution in Norway. It operates through two segments, Retail Market and Corporate Market. The company is involved in banking, securities trading, and real estate brokerage activities in Agder, Rogaland, Vestfold, and Telemark counties. It also provides leasing, mortgage, and property management services; and sells general insurance, occupational pension, and group life insurance products. The company was founded in 1824 and is headquartered in Kristiansand, Norway. Sparebanken Sør operates as a subsidiary of Sparebankstiftelsen Sparebanken Sør.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SPAREBANKEN SØR has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr17.2.
PE Ratio
SPAREBANKEN SØR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr8.58 for every norwegian krone of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 11.36%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for SPAREBANKEN SØR is 1868 which is 99.54% below its average volume of 410905.
Sales Growth
SPAREBANKEN SØR’s sales growth is 6.6% for the ongoing quarter and 13.6% for the next.
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4. AXACTOR (ACR.OL)
5.2% sales growth and 9.72% return on equity
Axactor ASA, through its subsidiaries, operates as a debt management and collection company in Sweden, Finland, Germany, Italy, Norway, and Spain. It operates through two segments: Non-performing Loans and Third-Party Collection. The Non-performing Loans segment invests in portfolios of non-performing loans collected through amicable or legal proceedings. The Third-Party Collection segment provides debt collection services on behalf of third-party clients, which applies amicable and legal proceedings to collect the non-performing loans. This segment is also involved in helping creditors to prepare documentation for future legal proceedings against debtors; and handling of invoices between the invoice date and the default date and sending out reminders. Axactor ASA was incorporated in 1982 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AXACTOR has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr1.54.
PE Ratio
AXACTOR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr3.14 for every norwegian krone of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 9.72%.
Sales Growth
AXACTOR’s sales growth is 21.2% for the ongoing quarter and 5.2% for the next.
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