(VIANEWS) – PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT), Capital Bancorp (CBNK), Comfort Systems USA (FIX) 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. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (PFLT)
36.2% sales growth and 13.83% return on equity
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company. It seeks to make secondary direct, debt, equity, and loan investments. The fund seeks to invest through floating rate loans in private or thinly traded or small market-cap, public middle market companies. It primarily invests in the United States and to a limited extent non-U.S. companies. The fund typically invests between $2 million and $20 million. The fund also invests in equity securities, such as preferred stock, common stock, warrants or options received in connection with debt investments or through direct investments. It primarily invests between $10 million and $50 million in investments in senior secured loans and mezzanine debt. It seeks to invest in companies not rated by national rating agencies. The companies if rated would be between BB and CCC under the Standard & Poor's system. The fund invests 30% is invested in non-qualifying assets like investments in public companies whose securities are not thinly traded or do not have a market capitalization of less than $250 million, securities of middle-market companies located outside of the United States, high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private equity, securities of public companies that are not thinly traded, and investment companies as defined in the 1940 Act. Under normal conditions, the fund expects atleast 80 percent of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes to be invested in Floating Rate Loans and investments with similar economic characteristics, including cash equivalents invested in money market funds. It expects to represent 65 percent of its portfolio through senior secured loans. In case of floating rate loans, it holds investments for a period of three to ten years.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.66.
PE Ratio
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.79 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 13.83%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 28.6%, now sitting on 166.56M for the twelve trailing months.
2. Capital Bancorp (CBNK)
33.8% sales growth and 13.29% return on equity
Capital Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Capital Bank, N.A. that provides various banking products and services to businesses, not-for-profit associations, and entrepreneurs in the United States. It operates through Commercial Banking, Capital Bank Home Loans, and OpenSky segments. The company offers a range of deposit products and services, including checking and savings, time, interest bearing demand, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit; and credit cards. It originates residential mortgages and offers residential and commercial real estate, construction, and commercial business loans, as well as other consumer loans, such as term loans, car loans, and boat loans to small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, real estate investors, and small residential builders and individuals. It operates through four commercial bank branches, four mortgage offices, and one loan production office. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Capital Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.41.
PE Ratio
Capital Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.73 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 13.29%.
3. Comfort Systems USA (FIX)
31.1% sales growth and 32.93% return on equity
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for the mechanical and electrical services industry in the United States. It engages in the design, engineering, integration, installation, and start-up of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems; and renovation, expansion, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and replacement of existing buildings. The company offers its services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as plumbing, piping and controls, off-site construction, electrical, monitoring, and fire protection. It serves building owners and developers, general contractors, architects, consulting engineers, and property managers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional MEP markets. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Comfort Systems USA has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.91.
PE Ratio
Comfort Systems USA has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.25 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 32.93%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 44.9% and 34.5%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 12, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.4%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Comfort Systems USA’s stock is valued at $300.72 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $352.45 and way above its 52-week low of $151.89.
4. 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%.
Sales Growth
Eagle Point Credit Company’s sales growth for the next quarter is 28.9%.
5. Southside Bancshares (SBSI)
21.6% sales growth and 10.46% return on equity
Southside Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Southside Bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, municipal entities, and nonprofit organizations. Its deposit products include savings, money market, and interest and noninterest bearing checking accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises consumer loans that include 1-4 family residential loans, home equity loans, home improvement loans, automobile loans, and other consumer related loans; commercial loans, such as short-term working capital loans for inventory and accounts receivable, short and medium-term loans for equipment or other business capital expansion, commercial real estate loans, and municipal loans; and construction loans for 1-4 family residential and commercial real estate. It also offers wealth management and trust services consisting of investment management, administration, revocable and testamentary trusts, and custodian services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations; safe deposit services; and brokerage services. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated through 56 banking facilities and 73 ATMs/ITMs. Southside Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Tyler, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.7.
PE Ratio
Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.96 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 10.46%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.9%, now sitting on 240.49M for the twelve trailing months.
6. Garmin (GRMN)
9.8% sales growth and 20.96% return on equity
Garmin Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of wireless devices worldwide. Its Fitness segment offers running and multi-sport watches; cycling products; smartwatch devices; scales and monitors; and fitness accessories. This segment also provides Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect Mobile, which are web and mobile platforms where users can track and analyze their fitness, activities and workouts, and wellness data; and Connect IQ, an application development platform. The company's Outdoor segment offers adventure watches, outdoor handhelds and satellite communicators, golf devices, consumer automotive devices, and dog devices, as well as InReach and Gramin response communication device. Its Aviation segment designs, manufactures, and markets various aircraft avionics solutions, including integrated flight decks, electronic flight displays and instrumentation, navigation and communication products, automatic flight control systems and safety-enhancing technologies, audio control systems, engine indication systems, traffic awareness and avoidance solutions, ADS-B and transponders, weather information and avoidance solutions, datalink and connectivity solutions, and various services. The company's Marine segment provides chartplotters and multi-function displays, cartography products, fishfinders, sonar products, autopilot systems, radars, compliant instrument displays and sensors, VHF communication radios, handhelds and wearable devices, sailing products, audio products and accessories, digital switching products, and trolling motors. Its Auto segment offers embedded domain controllers and infotainment units; and software, map database, cameras, wearables, and automotive solutions. The company sells its products through independent retailers, dealers, distributors, installation and repair shops, and original equipment manufacturers, as well as online webshop. Garmin Ltd. was founded in 1989 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Garmin has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.71.
PE Ratio
Garmin has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.33 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 20.96%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Garmin is 586791 which is 38.86% below its average volume of 959900.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is 1.4% and a drop 7.6% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 14.1%, now sitting on 5.65B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Garmin’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $166.48 and below its 200-day moving average of $144.04.
7. CBIZ (CBZ)
7.7% sales growth and 14.11% return on equity
CBIZ, Inc. provides financial, insurance, and advisory services in the United States and Canada. The company operates through three segments: Financial Services, Benefits and Insurance Services, and National Practices. The Financial Services segment offers accounting and tax, government healthcare consulting, financial advisory, valuation, and risk and advisory services. The Benefits and Insurance Services provides group health benefits consulting, payroll, property and casualty, and retirement plan services. The National Practices segment offers managed networking and hardware, and health care consulting services. It primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals, governmental entities, and not-for-profit enterprises. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CBIZ has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.33.
PE Ratio
CBIZ has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.11 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 14.11%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 10.4% and 30.8%, respectively.
Sales Growth
CBIZ’s sales growth is 7.2% for the present quarter and 7.7% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for CBIZ is 329991 which is 1.25% below its average volume of 334185.
8. EZCORP (EZPW)
7.7% sales growth and 10.15% return on equity
EZCORP, Inc. provides pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. It offers pawn loans collateralized by tangible personal property, jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods, and musical instruments. The company also sells merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and pre-owned merchandise purchased from customers. In addition, it offers Lana and EZ+ web-based engagement platforms to manage pawn loans. As of September 30, 2021, the company owned and operated 516 pawn stores in the United States; 508 pawn stores in Mexico; and 124 pawn stores in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. EZCORP, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EZCORP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.2.
PE Ratio
EZCORP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.69. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.69 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 10.15%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
EZCORP’s stock is valued at $11.62 at 01:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $11.75 and way higher than its 52-week low of $7.70.
Moving Average
EZCORP’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $10.36 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $9.84.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 13% and 8.3%, respectively.
