(VIANEWS) – Civista Bancshares (CIVB), Summit Financial Group (SMMF), Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) 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. Civista Bancshares (CIVB)
26.2% sales growth and 12.99% return on equity
Civista Bancshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for Civista Bank that provides community banking services. It collects a range of customer deposits; and offers commercial and agriculture, commercial and residential real estate, farm real estate, real estate construction, consumer, and other loans, as well as letters of credit. The company also purchases equity securities; and provides trust and third-party insurance services. It operates in North Central, West Central, South Western Ohio, South Eastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky. The company was formerly known as First Citizens Banc Corp and changed its name to Civista Bancshares, Inc. in May 2015. Civista Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Civista Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.85.
PE Ratio
Civista Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.09 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 12.99%.
Moving Average
Civista Bancshares ‘s value is above its 50-day moving average of $15.86 and way under its 200-day moving average of $19.82.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Civista Bancshares ‘s stock is valued at $17.35 at 16:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $24.28 and way higher than its 52-week low of $14.02.
2. Summit Financial Group (SMMF)
17.6% sales growth and 15.89% return on equity
Summit Financial Group, Inc. operates as a financial holding company for Summit Community Bank, Inc. that provides community banking and other financial services to individuals and businesses primarily in the Eastern Panhandle, Southern and North Central regions of West Virginia and the Northern, and Shenandoah Valley and Southwestern regions of Virginia, and the Central region of Kentucky. The company's community banking services include demand, savings, and time deposits; commercial, commercial real estate, construction and land development, residential real estate, and consumer loans; and mortgage warehouse lines of credit, as well as trust and wealth management, cash management, and insurance brokerage services. As of December 31, 2020, it operated through 43 banking offices. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Moorefield, West Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Summit Financial Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.26.
PE Ratio
Summit Financial Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.28 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 15.89%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Summit Financial Group’s stock is valued at $22.49 at 16:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $30.83 and way higher than its 52-week low of $17.06.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 15.3%, now sitting on 145.12M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Axcelis Technologies (ACLS)
16.2% sales growth and 30% return on equity
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers high energy, high current, and medium current implanters for various application requirements. It also provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. It sells its equipment and services to semiconductor chip manufacturers through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Axcelis Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.94.
PE Ratio
Axcelis Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.28 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 30%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 24.8%, now sitting on 970.42M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Axcelis Technologies’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $157.97 and way above its 200-day moving average of $112.45.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Axcelis Technologies’s stock is valued at $179.85 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $186.68 and way higher than its 52-week low of $49.78.
4. Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM)
5.9% sales growth and 24.14% return on equity
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. offers fresh, natural, and organic food products in the United States. The company offers perishable product categories, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, floral and dairy, and dairy alternatives; and non-perishable product categories, such as grocery, vitamins and supplements, bulk items, frozen foods, beer and wine, and natural health and body care. As of January 2, 2022, it operated 374 stores in 23 states. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sprouts Farmers Market has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.35.
PE Ratio
Sprouts Farmers Market has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.77 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 24.14%.
5. Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
5.1% sales growth and 32.88% return on equity
Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive replacement parts, and industrial parts and materials. It operates through Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group segments. The company distributes automotive replacement parts for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, SUVs, buses, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, farm vehicles, small engines, farm equipment, marine equipment, and heavy duty equipment; and accessory and supply items used by various automotive aftermarket customers, such as repair shops, service stations, fleet operators, automobile and truck dealers, leasing companies, bus and truck lines, mass merchandisers, farms, and individuals. It also distributes industrial replacement parts and related supplies, such as bearings, mechanical and electrical power transmission products, industrial automation and robotics, hoses, hydraulic and pneumatic components, industrial and safety supplies, and material handling products for original equipment manufacturer, as well as maintenance, repair, and operation customers in equipment and machinery, food and beverage, forest product, primary metal, pulp and paper, mining, automotive, oil and gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, power generation, alternative energy, government, transportation, ports, and other industries. In addition, the company provides various services and repairs comprising gearbox and fluid power and process pump assembly and repair, hydraulic drive shaft repair, electrical panel assembly and repair, hose and gasket manufacture and assembly. It operates in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Indonesia, and Singapore. Genuine Parts Company was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Genuine Parts Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.77.
PE Ratio
Genuine Parts Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.87 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 32.88%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 31, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.29%.
