(VIANEWS) – KBC (KBC.BR), BW LPG (BWLPG.OL), VOLUE (VOLUE.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. KBC (KBC.BR)
31.5% sales growth and 15.09% return on equity
KBC Group NV, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated bank-insurance services primarily for retail, private banking, small and medium sized enterprises, and mid-cap clients. The company offers demand deposits and savings accounts; home and mortgage loans; consumer finance and SME funding services; credit, investment fund and asset management, and life and non-life insurance; and cash management, payments, trade finance, lease, money market, capital market products, and stockbroking services. It also provides digital and mobile banking services. The company was formerly known as KBC Bank and Insurance Holding Company NV and changed its name to KBC Group NV in March 2005. KBC Group NV was incorporated in 1935 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, KBC has a trailing twelve months EPS of €7.73.
PE Ratio
KBC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €7.7 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 15.09%.
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2. BW LPG (BWLPG.OL)
31.1% sales growth and 20.16% return on equity
BW LPG Limited, an investment holding company, engages in shipowning and chartering activities worldwide. The company operates through Shipping and Product Services segments. It is involved in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas to oil companies, and trading and utility companies. The company also offers integrated liquified petroleum gas (LPG) delivery services directly to buyers and receivers. It owns and operates LPG vessels and a fleet of very large gas carriers. The company was formerly known as BW Gas LPG Holding Limited and changed its name to BW LPG Limited in September 2013. BW LPG Limited was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Singapore.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BW LPG has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr27.55.
PE Ratio
BW LPG has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr4.95 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 20.16%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
BW LPG’s EBITDA is 79.74.
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3. VOLUE (VOLUE.OL)
21.5% sales growth and 6.57% return on equity
Volue ASA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of software and technology solutions for the energy, power grid, and infrastructure markets worldwide. It operates in three segments: Energy, Power Grid, and Infrastructure. The Energy segment offers software solutions and consulting services related to forecasting and optimization of the different energy markets that enables end-to-end optimization of the green energy value-chain. The Power Grid segment provides software solutions and consulting services that enables power distributors to support electrification of society by unlocking flexibility and digital management of the power grid. The Infrastructure segment offers software solutions and consulting services that delivers flexible solutions for digital water management. This segment is also involved in the automation of processes and machines for the construction industry. Volue ASA was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Volue ASA operates as a subsidiary of Arendals Fossekompani ASA.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, VOLUE has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr0.35.
PE Ratio
VOLUE has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 61.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr61.29 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 6.57%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for VOLUE is 12996 which is 82.38% below its average volume of 73767.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 14.3% and a negative 4.3%, respectively.
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4. SONAE (SON.LS)
10.5% sales growth and 9.35% return on equity
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. engages in retail, financial services, technology, shopping center, and telecommunications businesses. The company operates hypermarkets under the Continente brand; convenience supermarkets under the Continente Modelo and Continente Bom Dia brands; franchised supermarkets under the Meu Super brand; cafeteria under the Bagga brand; healthy food supermarkets and restaurants under the Go Natural brand; book shops and stationery under the Make Notes and Note! brands; health, well-being, and eye care centers under the Well´s brand; and dental and aesthetic medicine clinics under the Dr. Well's brand, as well as provides dog and cat products and services under the ZU brand. It also offers clothing, footwear, and accessories under the MO brand; baby and children clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as childcare products under the Zippy and Losan brands; and jeans, clothing, and accessories under the Salsa brand. In addition, the company sells consumer electronics and entertainment products under the Worten brand; and mobile telecommunications products under the Worten Mobile brand, as well as develops real estate properties. Further, it offers payments, cards, personal loans, and insurance under the Universo brand; financing online purchases under the Universo Flex brand; and meal vouchers, gifting, and rewarding under the Da cards brand, as well as operates sports retail stores under JD, Sprinter, and Size? brand names. Additionally, the company provides telecommunication services to residential, personal, corporate, and wholesale markets; and investment management activities. It operates in Portugal, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Romania, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, and internationally. Sonae, SGPS, S.A. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Maia, Portugal. Sonae, SGPS, S.A. is a subsidiary of Efanor Investimentos SGPS, SA.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SONAE has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.12.
PE Ratio
SONAE has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €7.68 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 9.35%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
SONAE’s EBITDA is 25.98.
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5. BOUVET (BOUV.OL)
9.7% sales growth and 60.9% return on equity
Bouvet ASA provides IT and digital communication consultancy services for public and private sector companies in Norway, Sweden, and internationally. Bouvet ASA was founded in 1995 and is based in Oslo, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BOUVET has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr3.09.
PE Ratio
BOUVET has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr18.25 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 60.9%.
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6. KONGSBERG GRUPPEN (KOG.OL)
9.1% sales growth and 26.05% 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, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, and Other. The Kongsberg Maritime 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; hydroacoustics; 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 Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace segment offers various systems and services to the defense industry. It provides 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 offers components and services to the space industry, as well as port monitoring systems; and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The Other segment focuses on digitalization within the oil and gas, wind, and merchant marine markets. It 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 kr19.14.
PE Ratio
KONGSBERG GRUPPEN has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr23.22 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 26.05%.
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