(VIANEWS) - Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN), Mitek Systems (MITK), W.W. Grainger (GWW) 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. Lakeland Financial Corporation (LKFN)
20.4% sales growth and 16.99% return on equity
Lakeland Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Lake City Bank that provides various banking products and services. The company accepts various deposit products, such as noninterest bearing, interest-bearing checking, savings, money market, NOW, and demand deposits. Its loan products include commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and multi-family residential, agri-business and agricultural, consumer 1-4 family mortgage, and other consumer loans. The company also offers retail and merchant credit card services; corporate treasury management, wealth advisory, and trust services; retail brokerage services, including various financial and investment products, such as annuities and life insurance; and internet business banking and on-line treasury management services. It serves commercial real estate, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, retail, wholesale, finance and insurance, accommodation and food services, and health care industries. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 50 offices in fifteen counties, including 44 offices in northern Indiana and six offices in central Indiana. Lakeland Financial Corporation was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Lakeland Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.98.
PE Ratio
Lakeland Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.12 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 16.99%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 18.9% and 16.3% respectively.2. Mitek Systems (MITK)
17.1% sales growth and 3.69% return on equity
Mitek Systems, Inc. creates, markets, sells, and supports digital identity verification and mobile image capture solutions. The company operates in North America, Europe, Latin America, Latin America, as well as internationally. To facilitate user experience online, fraud detection, reduction and compliance, the company's products are integrated in mobile browsers and native apps. The company offers Mobile Deposit, which allows individuals or businesses to deposit checks remotely using their smartphone/tablet with camera; and Mobile Verify that integrates into desktop apps, mobile websites and mobile applications. This identity verification tool is used by both individual and business users. Mobile Fill allows users to fill out forms by taking a photo of their driver's license, or similar documents, and Mobile Docs scans them on the go. MiSnap is an image-capture technology. It also offers CheckReader, which allows financial institutions to extract data from check; XE; a recurrent neural engine; and ID_CLOUD; an automated identity verification system that integrates into a customer's application in order to validate and read identity documents. It sells solutions to fintech companies and banks through channel partners and direct sales. Mitek Systems, Inc. is an American corporation that was founded in 1986. Its headquarters are in San Diego, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mitek Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.15.
PE Ratio
Mitek Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 70.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $70.07 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 3.69%.3. W.W. Grainger (GWW)
11.5% sales growth and 60.36% return on equity
W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) products and services in the United States, Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. It offers safety and security supplies, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance supplies, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers inventory management and technical support services. The company serves businesses, corporations, government entities, and other institutions through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Earnings per Share
W.W. Grainger's trailing 12 month EPS is $14.09.
PE Ratio
W.W. Grainger's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 40.13. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $40.13 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 60.36%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 28.3% and 21.7%, respectively.4. OUTFRONT Media (OUT)
9.7% sales growth and 12.14% return on equity
OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in North America. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, OUTFRONT Media has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.91.
PE Ratio
OUTFRONT Media has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.63. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.63 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 12.14%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the quarter ending March 31, the company expects a decline of 7.3% in growth and a rise of 250% the following.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
OUTFRONT Media's stock is valued at $16.95 at 19:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $29.36 and way higher than its 52-week low of $14.97.
Revenue growth
The year-over-year revenue growth was 13.7%. We now have 1.74B in the 12 trailing months.