(VIANEWS) – Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC), Nexstar Media Group (NXST), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) 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. Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC)
28.9% sales growth and 16.45% return on equity
Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. is a closed ended fund launched and managed by Eagle Point Credit Management LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund invests equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations consisting primarily of below investment grade U.S. senior secured loans. Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. was formed on March 24, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Eagle Point Credit Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.74.
PE Ratio
Eagle Point Credit Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.67 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 16.45%.
2. Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
25% sales growth and 13.96% return on equity
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company offers free programming to television viewing audiences. As of December 31, 2020, it provided sales, programming, and other services through various local service agreements to 37 power television stations owned by independent third parties; and owned, operated, programmed, or provided sales and other services to 198 television stations. The company also offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites and mobile applications, as well as owns WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nexstar Media Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.83.
PE Ratio
Nexstar Media Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.5 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 13.96%.
Moving Average
Nexstar Media Group’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $164.70 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $160.95.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Nexstar Media Group’s stock is valued at $183.36 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $187.32 and way above its 52-week low of $132.30.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 2.1%, now sitting on 4.96B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Nexstar Media Group’s sales growth for the next quarter is 25%.
3. Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)
20.1% sales growth and 31.96% return on equity
Texas Roadhouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates and franchises Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33 restaurants. As of December 29, 2020, it operated 537 domestic restaurants and 97 franchise restaurants. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.52.
PE Ratio
Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.45 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 31.96%.
Moving Average
Texas Roadhouse’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $169.86 and way above its 200-day moving average of $140.40.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Texas Roadhouse is 312247 which is 62.2% below its average volume of 826106.
4. Citizens Community Bancorp (CZWI)
17.2% sales growth and 7.99% return on equity
Citizens Community Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for Citizens Community Federal N.A. that provides various traditional community banking services to businesses, agricultural operators, and consumers. The company accepts various deposit products, including demand deposits, savings and money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. It also offers various loan products comprising commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, agricultural real estate, agricultural operating, and consumer loans; and residential mortgages and home equity lines-of-credit. In addition, the company provides a portfolio of investments, such as mortgage-backed, corporate asset-backed, U.S. Government sponsored agency, corporate debt, and trust preferred securities. It operates through a network of 25 branch locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Citizens Community Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.29.
PE Ratio
Citizens Community Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.15 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 7.99%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 12.9% and positive 20.8% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.2%, now sitting on 60.01M for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Citizens Community Bancorp(CZWI)
- Citizens community bancorp (czwi) upgraded to strong buy: what does it mean for the stock?. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 7 August, "Therefore, the Zacks rating upgrade for Citizens Community Bancorp basically reflects positivity about its earnings outlook that could translate into buying pressure and an increase in its stock price.", "The upgrade of Citizens Community Bancorp to a Zacks Rank #1 positions it in the top 5% of the Zacks-covered stocks in terms of estimate revisions, implying that the stock might move higher in the near term."
5. Quanta Services (PWR)
14.7% sales growth and 13.12% return on equity
Quanta Services, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for the electric and gas utility, renewable energy, communications, and pipeline and energy industries in the United States, Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company's Electric Power Infrastructure Solutions segment engages in the design, procurement, construction, upgrade, repair, and maintenance of electric power transmission and distribution infrastructure and substation facilities; installation, maintenance, and upgrade of electric power infrastructure projects; installation of smart grid technologies on electric power networks; and design, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial wirings. This segment also offers aviation services; emergency restoration services; and other engineering and technical services; design and construction solutions to wireline and wireless communications, cable multi-system operators, and other customers; and training for electric workers, as well as training for the gas distribution and communications industries. The company's Renewable Energy Infrastructure Solutions segment is involved in engineering, procurement, construction, repair, and maintenance of wind, solar, and hydropower generation facilities, as well as battery storage facilities; and provision of engineering and construction services for substations and switchyards, transmission, and other electrical infrastructures. The company's Underground Utility and Infrastructure Solutions segment offers design, engineering, procurement, construction, upgrade, repair, and maintenance services for natural gas systems for gas utility customers; fabrication services for pipeline support systems and structures and facilities; and engineering and construction services for pipeline and storage systems, and compressor and pump stations. The company was formerly known as Fabal Construction, Inc. and changed its name to Quanta Services, Inc. in November 1997. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Quanta Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.14.
PE Ratio
Quanta Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 52.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $52.52 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 13.12%.
6. Woodward (WWD)
9.6% sales growth and 17.54% return on equity
Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, metering units, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servocontrols, motors, and sensors for aircraft. These products are used on commercial and private aircraft and rotorcraft, as well as on military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft, guided weapons, and other defense systems. It also provides aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other services to commercial airlines, repair facilities, military depots, third party repair shops, and other end users. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier-one suppliers, and contractors, as well as through aftermarket sales of components, such as provisioning spares and replacements. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors. These products are used on industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines. This segment sells its aftermarket products, and other related services to OEMs through an independent network of distributors, as well as directly to end users. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Woodward has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.99.
PE Ratio
Woodward has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.33 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 17.54%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.9%, now sitting on 3.25B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Woodward’s value is way under its 50-day moving average of $179.89 and above its 200-day moving average of $151.20.
7. Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA)
8.2% sales growth and 29.96% return on equity
Copa Holdings, S.A., through its subsidiaries, provides airline passenger and cargo services. The company offers approximately 104 daily scheduled flights to 54 destinations in 25 countries in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean from its Panama City hub. As of December 31, 2020, it operated a fleet of 77 aircraft comprising 70 Boeing 737-Next Generation aircraft and 7 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Copa Holdings, S.A. was founded in 1947 and is based in Panama City, Panama.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.9.
PE Ratio
Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.04 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 29.96%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A.’s stock is valued at $84.00 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $114.00 and above its 52-week low of $78.12.
Sales Growth
Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A.’s sales growth for the next quarter is 8.2%.
8. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)
5.3% sales growth and 10.77% return on equity
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and is the largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels. The Company currently owns 74 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,100 rooms. The Company also holds non-controlling interests in six domestic and one international joint ventures. Guided by a disciplined approach to capital allocation and aggressive asset management, the Company partners with premium brands such as Marriott®, Ritz-Carlton®, Westin®, Sheraton®, W®, St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Hyatt®, Fairmont®, Hilton®, Swissôtel®, ibis® and Novotel®, as well as independent brands. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.hosthotels.com.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.06.
PE Ratio
Host Hotels & Resorts has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.31 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 10.77%.
Sales Growth
Host Hotels & Resorts’s sales growth is 8% for the ongoing quarter and 5.3% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 37.5% and a negative 15.8%, respectively.
