(VIANEWS) - First Hawaiian (FHB), The Descartes Systems Group (DSGX), John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS) 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. First Hawaiian (FHB)
41.3% sales growth and 9.9% return on equity
First Hawaiian, Inc. is a bank holding firm for First Hawaiian Bank. It provides a variety of banking services to commercial and consumer customers throughout the United States. The company operates three distinct segments, namely Retail Banking, Commercial Banking and Treasury and Other. It accepts a variety of deposit products including time deposit accounts and checking and savings accounts. The company also offers residential and commercial mortgage loans as well as home equity lines, auto loans and leases and personal lines. It also has installment loans. Small business loans and leasing, lease financing and automotive dealer financing are all available. The company also offers individual credit, personal investment, financial planning and insurance protection. It had 54 branches on Oahu and Maui in Hawaii, Kauai. Lanai. Guam, Saipan, and Maui as of December 31, 2020. The former name of the company was BancWest Corporation. In April 2016, First Hawaiian, Inc. became First Hawaiian, Inc. It was established in Honolulu in Hawaii in 1858. BancWest Corporation has a subsidiary called First Hawaiian, Inc.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Hawaiian has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.89.
PE Ratio
First Hawaiian has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.86 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 9.9%.Sales Growth
First Hawaiian has a 33.4% and 41.3% sales growth in the current quarter.
2. The Descartes Systems Group (DSGX)
11.6% sales growth and 9.06% return on equity
The Descartes Systems Group Inc. provides cloud-based logistics and supply chain management business process solutions that focuses on enhancing the productivity, performance, and security of logistics-intensive businesses worldwide. Its Logistics Technology platform offers a range of modular, cloud-based, and interoperable web and wireless logistics management applications, which unites a community of logistics-focused parties, allowing them to transact business. The company provides a suite of solutions that include routing, mobile and telematics; transportation management and e-commerce enablement; customs and regulatory compliance; trade data; global logistics network services; and broker and forwarder enterprise systems. It offers its customers to use its modular, software-as-a-service, and data solutions to route, schedule, track, and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate, and execute shipments; rate, audit, and pay transportation invoices; access and analyze global trade data; research and perform trade tariff and duty calculations; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and various other logistics processes. The company also provides cloud-based ecommerce warehouse management solutions; consulting, implementation, and training services; and maintenance and support services. It primarily focuses on serving transportation providers, logistics service providers, and distribution-intensive companies, as well as manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and mobile business service providers. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
Earnings per Share
Profitability is The Descartes Systems Group's trailing 12 months EPS at $1.05.
PE Ratio
Trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio for the Descartes Systems Group is 66. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $66 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 9.06%.3. John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS)
11.6% sales growth and 23.36% return on equity
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., together with its subsidiary, JBSS Ventures, LLC, processes and distributes tree nuts and peanuts in the United States. The company offers raw and processed nuts, including almonds, pecans, peanuts, black walnuts, English walnuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pistachios, pine nuts, Brazil nuts, and filberts in various styles and seasonings. It also offers peanut butter in various sizes and varieties; snack and trail mixes, salad toppings, snacks, snack bites, dried fruit, and chocolate and yogurt coated products; baking ingredients; bulk food products; sunflower kernels, pepitas, almond and cashew butter, candy and confections, corn snacks, sesame sticks, and other sesame snack products; and various toppings for ice cream and yogurt. In addition, the company operates a retail store. The company provides its products under the Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand, Southern Style Nuts, and Sunshine Country brands, as well as under various private brands. It serves retailers and wholesalers, and commercial ingredient and contract packaging customers through a network of independent brokers, distributors, and suppliers. John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois.
Earnings per Share
John B. Sanfilippo & Son's trailing 12 months EPS is $5.01.
PE Ratio
John B. Sanfilippo & Son's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 17.16. The purchaser of the shares is investing $17.16 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability of a company relative to shareholders' equity, was 23.36%.Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 30, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.75 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.87%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
John B. Sanfilippo & Son's EBITDA is 1.06.
4. SunCoke Energy (SXC)
7% sales growth and 16.28% return on equity
SunCoke Energy, Inc. is an independent coke producer in Brazil and the Americas. It operates in three areas: Domestic Coke and Brazil Coke. Logistics is its core business. The company offers thermal and metallurgical coal. It also offers handling and/or mixed services for steel, coke and electric utility customers. It also owns and manages five cokemaking plants in the United States, and one in Brazil. SunCoke Energy, Inc., was established in 1960. It is located in Lisle, Illinois.
Earnings per Share
SunCoke Energy's trailing twelve-month EPS is $0.18.
PE Ratio
SunCoke Energy's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 46.06. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $46.06 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 16.28%.Moving Average
SunCoke Energy's value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $6.96 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $7.54.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., there will be a next dividend payment on August 16, 2022. The forward dividend rate and forward dividend yield are 0.32 and 4.74%, respectively.
Sales Growth
SunCoke Energy is expecting a 7% increase in sales for its next quarter.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for SunCoke Energy is 382489 which is 49.33% below its average volume of 754945.
5. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)
5.3% sales growth and 9.89% return on equity
Federal Realty is an acknowledged leader in the management, ownership, and redevelopment high-quality, retail-based properties. These properties are primarily located in coastal cities from Washington, D.C., Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Federal Realty was founded in 1962. Its goal is to provide long-term sustainable growth by investing in densely populated and affluent areas where there is more retail demand than supply. Federal Realty's experience includes the creation of mixed-use urban neighborhoods such as Santana Row, San Jose, California; Pike & Rose, North Bethesda (Maryland); and Assembly Row, Somerville, Massachusetts. The unique, vibrant and lively environments, which combine dining, shopping, living, and work, provide an unforgettable experience for their communities. Federal Realty has 104 properties, with approximately 2900 tenants in 24,000,000 square feet and 2,800 housing units. Federal Realty's quarterly dividends have been increasing for 53 years consecutively, which is the longest streak in REITs. Federal Realty, a member of the S&P 500 index, is traded on the NYSE as the symbol FRT.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Federal Realty Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.62.
PE Ratio
Federal Realty Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 66.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $66.92 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 9.89%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 20, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.51%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 15.2%, now sitting on 1.03B for the twelve trailing months.
6. Hanover Insurance Group (THG)
5.1% sales growth and 11.38% return on equity
Through its subsidiaries, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. provides various insurance products and services for property and casualty in the United States. There are three main segments to the company: Commercial Lines and Personal Lines. Commercial Lines offers multiple peril commercial vehicles, workers' compensation, and commercial multi-peril commercial auto insurance. It also provides management and professional liability for marine, specialty industrial, commercial property, management and liability as well as management, liability and professional liability. Personal Lines provides homeowner and personal auto coverages. It also offers personal umbrellas, personal inland marine, fire and personal watercraft coverages. The Other segment provides investment advisory and management services for institutions and pension funds. Independent agents and brokers are used to market the company's products and services. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., was established in 1852. It is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hanover Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.02.
PE Ratio
Hanover Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.19 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 11.38%.Sales Growth
Hanover Insurance Group saw a 5.4% increase in sales for its current quarter, and 5.1% the following.