(VIANEWS) - AZZ Incorporated (AZZ), Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR), Enova International (ENVA) 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. AZZ Incorporated (AZZ)
63.4% sales growth and 13.17% return on equity
AZZ Inc. offers galvanizing, metal coating, welding, and other services for the industrial, power, transmission, distribution and refining markets within the United States as well as internationally. Two segments of the company are Infrastructure Solutions and Metal Coatings. Metal Coatings offers hot dip galvanizing and powder coating as well as anodizing and plating. This segment serves manufacturers and fabricators that offer services in the electric and telecommunications and bridge and highway markets as well as to original equipment makers. Infrastructure Solutions provides services and products to support electrical and industrial applications. This segment offers customized switchgear and electrical enclosures as well as medium and high-voltage bus ducts. It also provides nuclear safety-related equipment and tubular products. The segment's products are sold through its internal sales force as well as distributors and agents, manufacturer's representatives and distributors. It was founded in 1956, and its headquarters is in Fort Worth.
Earnings per Share
AZZ Incorporated's trailing 12 months EPS is $3.89.
PE Ratio
AZZ Inc. has a trailing 12 months price-to-earnings ratio of 10.93. The purchaser of the shares is investing $10.93 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a business, was 13.17%.Sales Growth
AZZ Incorporated's sales growth is 67.5% for the ongoing quarter and 63.4% for the next.
Revenue growth
The year-on-year revenue growth was 209.4%. It now stands at 1.26B in the 12 trailing months.
Moving Average
AZZ Inc.'s value is greater than its 50-day average moving price of $38.88 or its 200-day average moving price of $43.10.2. Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR)
55.3% sales growth and 13.61% return on equity
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. is the bank holding company of Frost Bank, which offers both commercial and personal banking services throughout Texas. The bank operates two divisions: Banking and Frost Wealth Advisors. It provides commercial banking services for corporations and business clients. This includes financing of industrial and commercial property, temporary construction, acquisitions and equipment. The company also offers consumer banking services such as checking, savings, ATMs, overdrafts, mortgages, loans for home equity, loans to homeowners, lines of credit and installment loans. It also offers safe deposit options, brokerage services and drive-in or night deposit. The company also offers foreign banking services, including deposits, loans and letters of credit. It can also provide foreign currency services, such as foreign collections, money, foreign funds, or foreign collection services. It also acts as a correspondent to approximately 176 financial institution; it offers trust, investment agency, and custodial service for individuals and corporations; capital market services include trading, new underwriting, market trading, advisory and safekeeping and clearing; and support international business activities. The company also offers securities brokerage and insurance services. It holds securities for investment and lends to qualified borrowers. There are approximately 155 banks and 1200 ATMs. It serves the energy, manufacturing and services industries. Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. is located in San Antonio, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cullen/Frost Bankers has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.44.
PE Ratio
Cullen/Frost Bankers has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.46. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.46 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 13.61%.Moving Average
Cullen/Frost Bankers's worth is below its 50-day moving average of $145.01 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $134.66.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Cullen/Frost Bankers is 381219 which is 8.73% below its average volume of 417711.
3. Enova International (ENVA)
25.3% sales growth and 18% return on equity
Enova International, Inc., is a tech and analytics company that offers online financial services. It offers short-term consumer loans and line of credit accounts, installment loans and receivables buy agreements. CSO programs include credit-related services such as helping to prepare loan applications and documents, assist in loan application preparations and loan documentation. The bank program includes technology, loan servicing and unsecured consumer installment loans. Enova Decisions is an analytics service that allows companies to make decisions about customers. The company offers consumer loans under NetCredit and CashNetUSA in the United States and Simplic Name in Brazil. The business also provides financing for small businesses through The Business Backer and Headway Capital in the United States. Enova International, Inc., was established in Chicago, Illinois in 2011.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Enova International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.4.
PE Ratio
Enova International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2.97 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 18%.4. Host Hotels & Resorts (HST)
20.1% sales growth and 12.35% 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 75 properties in the United States and five properties internationally totaling approximately 46,700 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.
Earnings per Share
Host Hotels & Resorts' trailing twelve-month EPS is $1.13.
PE Ratio
Host Hotels & Resorts' trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 16.08. The purchaser of the shares is investing $16.08 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 12.35%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Host Hotels & Resorts's stock is valued at $18.17 at 19:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $21.63 and way higher than its 52-week low of $15.10.
Moving Average
Host Hotels & Resorts's worth is above its 50-day moving average of $17.36 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $18.14.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Host Hotels & Resorts's EBITDA is 3.7.
Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. claims that the next dividend payment will be on Sep 28, 2022. The forward dividend rate for 2020 is 0.48, and the forward dividend yield for 2020 is 2.69.
5. 1st Source Corporation (SRCE)
18.7% sales growth and 12.72% return on equity
1st Source Corporation operates as the holding company for 1st Source Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking services, trust and wealth advisory services, and insurance to individual and business clients. Its consumer banking services include checking and savings accounts; certificates of deposit; individual retirement accounts; online and mobile banking products; consumer loans, real estate loans, and lines of credit; and financial planning, financial literacy, and other consultative services, as well as debit and credit cards. The company also offers commercial, small business, agricultural, and real estate loans for general corporate purposes, including financing for industrial and commercial properties, equipment, inventories, accounts receivables, and renewable energy and acquisition financing; and commercial leasing, treasury management, and retirement planning services. In addition, it provides trust, investment, agency, and custodial services comprising administration of estates and personal trusts, as well as management of investment accounts for individuals, employee benefit plans, and charitable foundations. Further, the company offers equipment loan and lease products for new and used aircraft, auto and light trucks, construction equipment, and medium and heavy duty trucks; and finances construction equipment, aircrafts, medium and heavy duty trucks, step vans, vocational work trucks, vans, automobiles, motor coaches, shuttle buses, and other equipment. Additionally, it provides corporate and personal property, casualty, and individual and group health and life insurance products and services. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated through 79 banking centers in 18 counties in Indiana and Michigan, as well as Sarasota County in Florida. 1st Source Corporation was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, 1st Source Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.63.
PE Ratio
1st Source Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.49 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 12.72%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 15.3% and 10.9%, respectively.6. Stantec (STN)
11.8% sales growth and 9.8% return on equity
Stantec Inc. offers professional consulting services for infrastructure and facilities across Canada and the United States. Consulting services include engineering, architectural, landscape design, landscaping, economics, project management and financial analysis. The company also provides services in water, transport, and public works, transportation planning and traffic engineering, resource assessment, mining development, reclamation and hydrology services as well as geotechnical, infrastructure and urban planning services. The company also offers structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as plumbing and hydraulics services. The company provides services in the areas of urban regeneration, infrastructure and education. It also serves tourism and leisure sectors as well as commercial and residential offices. Stantec Inc. was previously known as Stanley Technology Group Inc. Stantec Inc. was established in 1954. It is located in Edmonton, Canada.
Earnings per Share
Stantec's trailing 12 months profit per share is $1.24
PE Ratio
Stantec's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 40.94. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $40.94 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a company, was 9.8%.7. SunCoke Energy (SXC)
7% sales growth and 16.28% return on equity
SunCoke Energy, Inc. operates as an independent producer of coke in the Americas and Brazil. The company operates through three segments: Domestic Coke, Brazil Coke, and Logistics. It offers metallurgical and thermal coal. The company also provides handling and/or mixing services to steel, coke, electric utility, coal producing, and other manufacturing based customers. In addition, it owns and operates five cokemaking facilities in the United States and one in Brazil. SunCoke Energy, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SunCoke Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.18.
PE Ratio
SunCoke Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 46.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $46.06 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 16.28%.