(VIANEWS) – Amtech Systems (ASYS), Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR), AZZ Incorporated (AZZ) 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. Amtech Systems (ASYS)
69.1% sales growth and 15.09% return on equity
Amtech Systems, Inc. manufactures and sells capital equipment and related consumables for use in fabricating silicon carbide (SiC), silicon power devices, analog and discrete devices, electronic assemblies, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) worldwide. The company operates in Semiconductor; and Material and Substrate segments. The Semiconductor segment designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal processing equipment, including solder reflow ovens, horizontal diffusion furnaces, and custom high-temp belt furnaces for use by semiconductor, electronics, and electro/mechanical assembly manufacturers, as well as automotive and other industries; and diffusion and reflow thermal systems, as well as wafer polishing equipment and related services. The Material and Substrate segment manufactures and sells consumables and machinery for lapping and polishing of materials, such as silicon wafers for semiconductor products; sapphire substrates for LED lighting and mobile devices; silicon carbide wafers for LED and power device applications; various glass and silica components for 3D image transmission; quartz and ceramic components for telecommunications devices; and medical device components, and optical and photonics applications. This segment also offers substrate process chemicals for use in various manufacturing processes, including semiconductors, silicon and compound semiconductor wafers, and optics. The company sells its products through sales personnel, as well as a network of independent sales representatives and distributors. The company was formerly known as Quartz Engineering & Materials, Inc. and changed its name to Amtech Systems, Inc. in 1987. Amtech Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Amtech Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.96.
PE Ratio
Amtech Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.84 for every dollar 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 15.09%.
Moving Average
Amtech Systems’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $9.14 and above its 200-day moving average of $9.02.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 71.4% and a negative 83.6%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Amtech Systems is 14314 which is 74.22% below its average volume of 55537.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 18.5%, now sitting on 101.39M for the twelve trailing months.
2. Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR)
32.2% sales growth and 3.09% return on equity
Rexford Industrial, a real estate investment trust focused on owning and operating industrial properties throughout Southern California infill markets, owns 232 properties with approximately 27.9 million rentable square feet and manages an additional 20 properties with approximately 1.0 million rentable square feet.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rexford Industrial Realty has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.6.
PE Ratio
Rexford Industrial Realty has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 93.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $93.7 for every dollar 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 3.09%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Rexford Industrial Realty is 1393310 which is 2.02% above its average volume of 1365650.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 34.6%, now sitting on 585.33M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Rexford Industrial Realty’s sales growth is 32.2% for the current quarter and 32.2% for the next.
3. AZZ Incorporated (AZZ)
21.8% sales growth and 13.85% return on equity
AZZ Inc. provides galvanizing and metal coating solutions, welding solutions, specialty electrical equipment, and engineered services to the power generation, transmission, distribution, refining, and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Infrastructure Solutions and Metal Coatings. The Metal Coatings segment offers hot dip galvanizing, powder coating, anodizing, plating, and other metal coating applications to the steel fabrication and other industries. It serves fabricators or manufacturers that provide services to the electrical and telecommunications, bridge and highway, petrochemical, and general industrial markets, as well as original equipment manufacturers. The Infrastructure Solutions segment provides products and services to support industrial and electrical applications. It offers custom switchgear, electrical enclosures, medium and high voltage bus ducts, explosion proof and hazardous duty lighting, nuclear safety-related equipment, and tubular products, as well as solutions and engineering resources to multi-national companies and small independent companies. This segment sells its products through internal sales force, manufacturers' representatives, distributors, and agents. The company was incorporated in 1956 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AZZ Incorporated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.52.
PE Ratio
AZZ Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.72 for every dollar 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 13.85%.
4. FirstCash (FCFS)
11.4% sales growth and 13.75% return on equity
FirstCash Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates retail pawn stores in the United States, Mexico, and rest of Latin America. Its pawn stores lend money on the collateral of pledged personal property, including jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, and musical instruments; and retails merchandise acquired through collateral forfeitures on forfeited pawn loans and over-the-counter purchases of merchandise directly from customers. The company is also involved in melting scrap jewelry, as well as sells gold, silver, and diamonds in commodity markets. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 1,081 stores in the United States and the District of Columbia; 1,656 stores in Mexico; 60 stores in Guatemala; 13 stores in El Salvador; and 15 stores in Colombia. The company was incorporated in 1988 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FirstCash has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.36.
PE Ratio
FirstCash has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.55 for every dollar 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 13.75%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 12, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.49%.
5. Stantec (STN)
8.3% sales growth and 9.03% return on equity
Stantec Inc. provides professional consulting services in the area of infrastructure and facilities in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. It also offers water, transportation, and public works; transportation planning and traffic engineering; and resource assessment, mine development, reclamation, hydrology, and geotechnical and infrastructure engineering services, as well as urban planning, traffic assessments and optimization, environmental impact assessments, and public consultation services. In addition, the company provides structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulics engineering services. It serves urban regeneration, infrastructure, education, public and private sector, tourism and leisure, and waste and water sectors, as well as office and commercial, residential, and retail and town centers. The company was formerly known as Stanley Technology Group Inc. and changed its name to Stantec Inc. in October 1998. Stantec Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stantec has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.24.
PE Ratio
Stantec has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 46.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $46.12 for every dollar 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 9.03%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 17.8% and 17%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 28, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.54 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.02%.
Moving Average
Stantec’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $50.55 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $47.69.
Sales Growth
Stantec’s sales growth is 19.5% for the current quarter and 8.3% for the next.
