(VIANEWS) – GRAM CAR CARRIERS (GCC.OL), J.MARTINS,SGPS (JMT.LS), SPAREBANKEN ØST (SPOG.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. GRAM CAR CARRIERS (GCC.OL)
81% sales growth and 19.55% return on equity
Gram Car Carriers ASA, through its subsidiaries, operates as a tonnage supplier worldwide. The company invests in and operates assets in the pure car and truck carrier shipping segment. It provides a fleet of vessels for various aspects of the seaborne vehicle transportation trade. The company also offers commercial management services for the 18 owned vehicles and 4 managed vessels owned by third parties. Gram Car Carriers ASA was founded in 2006 and is based in Oslo, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, GRAM CAR CARRIERS has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr0.28.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 19.55%.
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 37.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €37.45 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%.
Moving Average
J.MARTINS,SGPS’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of €20.17 and below its 200-day moving average of €20.64.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
J.MARTINS,SGPS’s stock is valued at €19.51 at 16:20 EST, way under its 52-week high of €23.30 and way above its 52-week low of €17.67.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for J.MARTINS,SGPS is 79515 which is 88.07% below its average volume of 666552.
3. SPAREBANKEN ØST (SPOG.OL)
20.9% sales growth and 6.25% return on equity
Sparebanken Øst operates as a savings bank in Eastern Norway. The company offers financial products, such as savings, credit, and payment products; mortgages on homes; and debenture financing for second-hand cars, as well as services in the areas of financing, savings and investment, and money-transfer. It also distributes insurance, fund shares, interest rate hedging, and currency, as well as operates, manages, leases, and sells real estate properties. The company was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in Drammen, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SPAREBANKEN ØST has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr6.62.
PE Ratio
SPAREBANKEN ØST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr7.76 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 6.25%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
SPAREBANKEN ØST’s stock is valued at kr51.40 at 16:20 EST, way below its 52-week high of kr63.20 and way above its 52-week low of kr43.90.
Sales Growth
SPAREBANKEN ØST’s sales growth is 10% for the current quarter and 20.9% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 30% and 71.3%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for SPAREBANKEN ØST is 5267 which is 65.33% below its average volume of 15195.
4. SMARTCRAFT (SMCRT.OL)
20.5% sales growth and 9.13% return on equity
SmartCraft ASA provides software solutions to the construction industry in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The company offers Cordel, an ERP solution for craftsmen; Bygglet, a project management solution; EL-VIS software solutions and services for use in professional calculation and documentation for electricians; and Congrid solution for use in quality and safety assurance processes for construction companies. It also provides HomeRun.net, a customer communication solution for building and renovation companies; and Kvalitetskontroll, a complete quality solution to the construction industry. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Ålesund, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SMARTCRAFT has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr2.11.
PE Ratio
SMARTCRAFT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr8.2 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 9.13%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
SMARTCRAFT’s stock is valued at kr17.32 at 16:20 EST, way below its 52-week high of kr1,752.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of kr13.04.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
SMARTCRAFT’s EBITDA is 61.74.
5. SCHLUMBERGER (SLB.PA)
14.7% sales growth and 20.99% return on equity
Schlumberger Limited engages in the provision of technology for the energy industry worldwide. The company operates through four divisions: Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems. The company provides field development and hydrocarbon production, carbon management, integration of adjacent energy systems; reservoir interpretation and data processing services for exploration data; and well construction and production improvement services and products. It also offers subsurface geology and fluids evaluation information; open and cased hole services; exploration and production pressure, and flow-rate measurement services; and pressure pumping, well stimulation, and coiled tubing equipment solutions. In addition, the company offers mud logging, directional drilling, measurement-while-drilling, and logging-while-drilling services, as well as engineering support services; supplies drilling fluid systems; designs, manufactures, and markets roller cone and fixed cutter drill bits; bottom-hole-assembly and borehole enlargement technologies; well cementing products and services; well planning, well drilling, engineering, supervision, logistics, procurement, and contracting of third parties, as well as drilling rig management solutions; and drilling equipment and services, as well as land drilling rigs and related services. Further, it provides artificial lift production equipment and optimization services; supplies packers, safety valves, sand control technology, and various intelligent well completions technology and equipment; designs and manufactures valves, chokes, actuators, and surface trees; and OneSubsea an integrated solutions, products, systems, and services, including wellheads, subsea trees, manifolds and flowline connectors, control systems, connectors, and services. The company was formerly known as Socie´te´ de Prospection E´lectrique. Schlumberger Limited was founded in 1926 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SCHLUMBERGER has a trailing twelve months EPS of €-1.7.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 20.99%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 7, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.93 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.85%.
6. 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 kr13.92.
PE Ratio
KONGSBERG GRUPPEN has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr30.75 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%.
