(VIANEWS) – BE SEMICONDUCTOR (BESI.AS), SPBK 1 ØSTLANDET (SPOL.OL), J.MARTINS,SGPS (JMT.LS) 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. BE SEMICONDUCTOR (BESI.AS)
51.3% sales growth and 32.81% return on equity
BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and service of semiconductor assembly equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industries in China, the United States, Malaysia, Ireland, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Other Asia Pacific and Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Die Attach, Packaging, and Plating. The company's principal products include die attach equipment, such as single chip, multi-chip, multi module, flip chip, thermal compression bonding, fan out wafer level packaging, hybrid and embedded bridge die bonding, and die sorting systems; and packaging equipment, including conventional, ultra-thin, and wafer level molding, as well as trim and form, and singulation systems. It also provides plating equipment, such as tin, copper, and precious metal and solar plating systems, as well as related process chemicals; and tooling, conversion kits, spare parts, and other services. The company's principal brand names include Datacon, Esec, Fico, and Meco. It offers its products primarily to multinational chip manufacturers, assembly subcontractors, and electronics and industrial companies. BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Duiven, the Netherlands.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BE SEMICONDUCTOR has a trailing twelve months EPS of €2.24.
PE Ratio
BE SEMICONDUCTOR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 58.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €58.21 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 32.81%.
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2. SPBK 1 ØSTLANDET (SPOL.OL)
23% sales growth and 10.98% return on equity
SpareBank 1 Østlandet provides various financial products and services to individuals, businesses, the public sector, clubs, and societies. The company operates through Retail, Corporate, and Organisation Market and Capital Market segments. The Retail segment provides financial services comprising of savings, money transfer, insurance, accident prevention, financing, money transfer, capital, and investment management services. The Corporate segment offers interest rate, currency hedging, and investment related services, as well as insurance services for property. The Organisation Market and Capital Market segment provides risk based advisory solutions to high-net-worth individuals and corporates, as well as engages in foreign currency services. SpareBank 1 Østlandet was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in Hamar, Norway. SpareBank 1 Østlandet operates as a subsidiary of Sparebankstiftelsen Hedmark.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SPBK 1 ØSTLANDET has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr14.22.
PE Ratio
SPBK 1 ØSTLANDET has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr9.42 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 10.98%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 22, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 7.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.81%.
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3. 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, and under the Bodega del Canasto name in Colombia. In addition, it operates restaurants under the Pingo Doce name; para-pharmacies and petrol stations under Bem-Estar brand; and clothing under Code brand. Further, the company operates coffee shops and kiosks 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; 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; rental of air transport equipment; and provision of 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 €1.13.
PE Ratio
J.MARTINS,SGPS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €17.73 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%.
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4. ASM INTERNATIONAL (ASM.AS)
17.4% sales growth and 16.73% return on equity
ASM International NV, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of equipment and materials used to produce semiconductor devices in Europe, the United States, and Asia. The company's products include wafer processing deposition systems for atomic layer deposition (ALD), epitaxy, silicon carbide, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD), and vertical furnace systems, including low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD), diffusion, and oxidation products, as well as provides spare parts and support services. It also manufactures and sells equipment, which is used in wafer processing, encompassing the fabrication steps in which silicon wafers are layered with semiconductor devices. The company offers its products to semiconductor manufacturers. The company was formerly known as Advanced Semiconductor Materials International NV. ASM International NV was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ASM INTERNATIONAL has a trailing twelve months EPS of €10.99.
PE Ratio
ASM INTERNATIONAL has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 56.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €56.2 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 16.73%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.75 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.44%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for ASM INTERNATIONAL is 50520 which is 64.57% below its average volume of 142619.
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5. DASSAULT SYSTEMES (DSY.PA)
8.7% sales growth and 13.75% return on equity
Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS provides easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for intersection of natural resources, infrastructure, and urban planning; and BIOVIA that develops chemicals, biologics, and materials experiences. The company 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. The company distributes its products through direct and indirect sales channels. It primarily serves companies in the transportation and mobility; industrial equipment; aerospace and defense; high-tech; life sciences and healthcare; infrastructure, energy, and materials; home and lifestyle; architecture, engineering, and construction; cities, and public services; consumer packaged goods and retail; marine and offshore; and business services. 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 €0.79.
PE Ratio
DASSAULT SYSTEMES has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 51.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €51.95 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 13.75%.
Moving Average
DASSAULT SYSTEMES’s value is above its 50-day moving average of €40.02 and above its 200-day moving average of €40.28.
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6. SANDNES SPAREBANK (SADG.OL)
5.3% sales growth and 10.15% return on equity
Sandnes Sparebank, an independent savings bank, provides a range of banking and investment products to retail and corporate customers in Norway. It operates through three segments: Retail Market, Corporate Market, and Real Estate. The company offers fixed rate deposits, deposit accounts, BSU, and tax withholding and other accounts; child, death, income, critical illness, disability, car, home, cabin, contents, UNG, and other insurance products; and pension solutions. It also provides bank guarantee, overdrafts, leasing, construction and business loans, factoring and invoice sales; fixed interest, mortgage, car, and other vehicle loans, as well as small loans and refinancing, and green loans; bank and credit cards; various loans and guarantees; and mobile and internet banking services. In addition, the company offers real estate brokerage and general investment advisory services. Sandnes Sparebank was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Sandnes, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SANDNES SPAREBANK has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr10.
PE Ratio
SANDNES SPAREBANK has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr9.92 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 10.15%.
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