(VIANEWS) - Plexus Corp. (PLXS), Panhandle Oil and Gas (PHX), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA) 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. Plexus Corp. (PLXS)
23.7% sales growth and 13.02% return on equity
Plexus Corp. and its subsidiaries provide electronic manufacturing services throughout the Americas, Europe. Middle East. Africa. Asia-Pacific. It offers design and development, supply chain, new product introduction, and manufacturing solutions, as well as aftermarket services to companies in the healthcare/life sciences, industrial/commercial, aerospace/defense, and communications market sectors. Plexus Corp. is located in Neenah in Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Plexus Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.92.
PE Ratio
Plexus Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.53 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 13.02%.Sales Growth
Plexus Corp.'s sales growth is 35.8% for the current quarter and 23.7% for the next.
Annual Top and Bottom Value
Plexus Corp. stock was valued at $105.93 at 5:22 EST at the time of writing. This is below its 52 week high of $109.10, and much higher than its 52 week low of $72.88.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 33.3%, now sitting on 3.81B for the twelve trailing months.
2. Panhandle Oil and Gas (PHX)
21.1% sales growth and 8.64% return on equity
PHX Minerals Incorporated acquires and develops natural gas properties and then manages them in the United States. It produces natural gas and crude oil as well as natural gas liquids. The company's main properties are in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. The company had 252,443 net minerals in perpetual ownership; it leased 17,091 acres and owned working rights and royalty interests in 6,510 natural gas and oil wells. There were also 125 wells that are in process or being completed. The company sells products to many purchasers including pipeline companies and marketing firms. The former name of the company was Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc., but it changed its name in October 2020 to PHX Minerals Inc. PHX Minerals Inc. is a Oklahoma City-based company that was established in 1926.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Panhandle Oil and Gas has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.19.
PE Ratio
Panhandle Oil and Gas has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.89 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 8.64%.Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 21, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.35%.
3. First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA)
19.5% sales growth and 10.23% return on equity
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, and professionals. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts. Its loan product portfolio comprises commercial construction and land development, commercial mortgage, commercial and industrial, and lease financing loans, as well as small business administration paycheck protection program loans; and consumer loans, such as residential and revolving mortgage, construction and land development, consumer auto, and other consumer loans. The company also offers treasury services products, cardholder and merchant services, wealth management services, and various other products and services; investment products, including annuities, discount brokerage services, and third-party mutual funds, as well as investment management and advisory services; and defined benefit and defined contribution, insurance, private banking, trust, fiduciary, philanthropy, and special asset services. The company provides its products and services through its branch network, as well as through digital banking, telephone banking, and various ATM networks. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 529 branches in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. First Citizens BancShares, Inc. was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Earnings per Share
First Citizens BancShares' trailing 12 months profit per share is $56.93
PE Ratio
First Citizens BancShares' trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 13.07. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $13.07 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 10.23%.Sales Growth
First Citizens BancShares's sales growth is 134.8% for the ongoing quarter and 19.5% for the next.
4. Computer Programs and Systems (CPSI)
10.1% sales growth and 8.35% return on equity
Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. offers healthcare IT solutions and services to the United States and St. Maarten. Software systems it offers include: patient management software which allows hospitals to identify patients at different points within the healthcare delivery system; financial accounting software that provides business applications for tracking and coordinating information necessary to make managerial decisions. It also offers clinical software to automate record keeping and report for different clinical functions such as radiology, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. Enterprise applications are available that can be used in support of its products. Centriq is a user-friendly interface that centralizes data from different care areas. This allows the user to see past and current patient information. The company also offers software solutions to promote data-driven financial and clinical outcomes for post-acute customers; software application support hardware maintenance and education, as well as post-acute support and maintenance services. It also provides revenue cycle management products, services and consulting, business management services and managed information technology services. The company serves small specialist hospitals, physician clinics and community hospitals. Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. is located in Mobile, Alabama.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Computer Programs and Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.27.
PE Ratio
Computer Programs and Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.14 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 8.35%.Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
Computer Programs and Systems has an EBITDA of 1.69
Sales Growth
Computer Programs and Systems saw a 10.9% increase in sales for the current quarter and 10.1% the following.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Computer Programs and Systems is 78488 which is 4.66% above its average volume of 74993.
5. AdaptHealth Corp. (AHCO)
10% sales growth and 4.73% return on equity
AdaptHealth Corp., together with its subsidiaries, provides home healthcare equipment, medical supplies, and home and related services in the United States. The company provides sleep therapy equipment, supplies, and related services, such as CPAP and bi-PAP services to individuals suffering from obstructive sleep apnea; home medical equipment (HME) to patients discharged from acute care and other facilities; oxygen and related chronic therapy services in the home; and other HME medical devices and supplies on behalf of chronically ill patients with diabetes care, wound care, urological, ostomy, and nutritional supply needs. It serves beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors. The company is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AdaptHealth Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.63.
PE Ratio
AdaptHealth Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.41 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 4.73%.Moving Average
AdaptHealth Corp. 's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $21.13 and way above its 200-day moving average of $18.75.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
AdaptHealth Corp. 's stock is valued at $22.31 at 05:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $27.48 and way above its 52-week low of $11.40.
6. Cenovus Energy (CVE)
6.8% sales growth and 16.83% return on equity
Cenovus Energy Inc. and its affiliates develop, produce, and market crude oil and natural gas liquids in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific. Oil Sands, Conventional and Offshore, Canadian Manufacturing (U.S. Manufacturing), Retail, and Oil Sands segments are the company's main operations. Oil Sands produces bitumen in Saskatchewan and northern Alberta. These segments include Foster Creek, Christina Lake and Tucker oil-sands projects as well Lloydminster thermal assets and conventional heavy oils assets. The Conventional segment consists of assets located primarily in Elmworth-Wapiti and Kaybob-Edson. Clearwater and Rainbow Lake operate in Alberta and British Columbia. It also has interests in natural gas processing plants. Offshore activities include exploration and development. Canadian Manufacturing includes the Lloydminster upgrading, asphalt refining and upgrading complex. This converts heavy oil and bitumen to synthetic crude oil, diesel oil, asphalt and other ancillary products. It also owns and runs the Bruderheim crude by rail terminal and two ethanol production plants. U.S. Manufacturing includes the refinement of crude oil for diesel, gasoline and jet fuel as well as asphalt production. It markets its own refined petroleum products and those of third parties through wholesale, retail, bulk, commercial and bulk petroleum outlets. Cenovus Energy Inc. is located in Calgary, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cenovus Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.58.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 16.83%.7. SpartanNash Company (SPTN)
5.1% sales growth and 7.98% return on equity
SpartanNash Company sells groceries. The company operates in three areas: Food Distribution and Military. Food Distribution offers 68,000 units of stock, including dry grocery, milk products, fresh produce, baked goods, fish, flowers, beverage, tobacco products and general merchandise. It also sells pharmacy products to national retailers as well as independent retail outlets, corporate-owned retail shops, food service distributors and e-commerce companies. The segment offers value-added services for retailers. The Military segment distributes groceries to approximately 160 military commissaries located across 39 US states and D.C., Europe, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Neighborhood markets are the primary focus of the Retail segment. It operated 154 supermarkets as of March 11, 2021. These were primarily known under the names Family Fare and Martin's Super Markets. D&W Fresh Market, D&W Fresh Market, VG's Grocery and Dan's Supermarket. SpartanNash Company distributes and markets private brands primarily under its Our Family name. The business was previously known as Spartan Stores, Inc., but it changed its name in November 2013 to SpartanNash Company. SpartanNash Company was established in 1917. It is located in Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SpartanNash Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.12.
PE Ratio
SpartanNash Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.56 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 7.98%.