(VIANEWS) - Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE), Provident Bancorp (PVBC) 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. Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)
48.9% sales growth and 15.16% return on equity
Westamerica Bancorporation is a holding bank for Westamerica Bank. It provides many banking services and products to individuals and businesses. It accepts deposits from all types, such as checking and retail savings accounts as well as certificates. The company's loan portfolio contains residential, commercial, and residential real property, construction and consumer loans. It also has loans that primarily include indirect auto loans. Westamerica Bancorporation has 79 branches in 21 California counties. The former name of the company was Independent Bankshares Corporation. In 1983, it changed its name from Westamerica Bancorporation. Westamerica Bancorporation is located in San Rafael in California. It was established in 1972.
Earnings per Share
Westamerica Bancorporation's trailing twelve-month EPS is $3.83.
PE Ratio
Westamerica Bancorporation's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 15.21. The purchaser of the shares is investing $15.21 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 15.16%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 79% and 76.2% respectively.Revenue growth
The year-over-year growth in quarterly revenue was 32.1%. Now, the 12 trailing months' total is 239.14M.
Volume
The Westamerica Bancorporation's latest reported volume is 180268, which is 5.95% higher than its average volume (170138).
2. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE)
25.1% sales growth and 6.12% return on equity
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is a special finance firm that invests in and originates commercial real estate loans in the United States. The company offers a variety of financing options for CRE property owners and operators. It originates subordinate and senior mortgage products as well as mezzanine, mezzanine, and other CRE investment, such commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, mortgage preferred equity investments, mortgage preferred equity investments, mortgage preferred equity investments, and real estate prefered debt products. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation is qualified and has chosen to be taxed under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as a real property investment trust. As the company's manager, Ares Commercial Real Estate Management LLC is responsible. It was established in New York in 2011.
Earnings per Share
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's trailing twelve-month EPS is $0.89.
PE Ratio
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 12.43. The purchaser of the shares is investing $12.43 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 6.12%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
At 10:23 EST Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation stock was valued at $11.06, which is way lower than its 52 week high of $16.48 but higher than its low of $9.90.
3. Provident Bancorp (PVBC)
23% sales growth and 8.41% return on equity
Provident Bancorp, Inc. is the bank holding firm for The Provident Bank. It provides financial services to small and large businesses throughout the United States. You can get checking, deposit certificates, term certificate and negotiable orders of withdrawal. It also offers commercial real estate and multi-family residential property, construction and land development services, including mortgage warehouse and one-to four-family residential loans. The company invests in securities and bonds of the state and municipalities. It operated its principal office, six branches offices in Amesbury, Newburyport and Bedford, Massachusetts. The Bedford, Exeter and Portsmouth offices are located in New Hampshire. There were also two loan production offices in Ponte Vedra and Massachusetts. It was established in Amesbury in Massachusetts in 1828.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Provident Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
Provident Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.08 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 8.41%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 36.4%, now sitting on 71.82M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., there will be a next dividend payment on August 10, 2022. The forward dividend rate for 2020 is 0.16, and the forward dividend yield of 2.23% is estimated at 2.23%.
Volume
Provident Bancorp's latest reported volume is 169783, which is 17.36% more than its average volume, 144662.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Provident Bancorp's stock is valued at $7.05 at 10:24 EST, way below its 52-week high of $19.03 and way above its 52-week low of $6.10.
4. Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. (UGP)
20% sales growth and 9.61% return on equity
Ultrapar ParticipaASSAues S.A. is involved in gas distribution and fuel distribution. It also sells chemicals, storage and drugsstores business primarily in Brazil and Mexico. The company's Gas Distribution segment sells liquefied petroleum to commercial and residential customers, primarily in Brazil's South, Southeast and Northeast regions. Fuel Distribution, the company, distributes gasoline, ethanol and diesel as well as fuel oil and other lubricants. It also operates convenience stores and provides lubricant-changing services and auto specialized services. The Chemicals segment manufactures ethylene oxide, its derivatives and fatty alcohols. These are the raw materials for home care and other industrial applications. Its Storage segment manages liquid bulk terminals, primarily in Brazil's Northeast and Southeast regions. The company's Drugstores segment sells pharmaceutical, beauty, and hygiene products via its own chain of drugstores located in Brazil's Northeast, Northeast, and Southeast. The company had 7,107 Ipiranga stations, 1,804 AmPm convenience shops; 1,172 Jet Oil franchises, 405 Extrafarma pharmacy stores and 3 distribution centres as of December 31, 2020. It also operated 6 Ultracargo terminals that have a storage volume of 838 million cubic meters. Abastece AA is a digital payment app. Km de Vantagens is a loyalty program. It was established in Brazil in 1937. The headquarters are located in SAPSo Paulo.
Earnings per Share
Ultrapar Participacoes S.A.'s trailing twelve-month EPS is $0.17.
PE Ratio
Ultrapar Participacoes S.A.'s trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 14.76. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $14.76 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 9.61%.Volume
Ultrapar Participacoes S.A.'s current reported volume is 747746, which is 50.33% less than its average volume (1505650).
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 66.7% and a negative 16.7%, respectively.Sales Growth
Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. has seen a 62.9% increase in sales for this quarter, and 20% the following.
Revenue growth
The year-on-year revenue growth was 33.4%. We now have 139.58 billion for the 12 trailing months.
5. New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC)
12% sales growth and 9.59% return on equity
New Mountain Finance Corporation, which is a Business Development Company, invests in middle-market companies. It also offers debt securities at different levels of capital, such as first, second, and unsecured debts, bonds, mezzanine securities, and unsecured notes. The company invests in a variety of industries, including software, education and business services. It also distributes and logistics and provides federal services. It is interested in investing in the United States. It usually invests between $10m and $50m. It prefers middle market companies with EBITDA of between $20 million to $200 million. The fund prefers to invest directly in private equity and in preferred stock, common stock or warrants. It invests in both open-market secondary and primary purchases. The fund invests in low-quality debt securities with contractual unlevered returns between 10% and 15%. It may invest in distressed debt or related opportunities. The firm prefers targets with private equity sponsorship. The fund aims to keep its investments for between 5 and 10 years. It prefers to own a majority of companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, New Mountain Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.6.
PE Ratio
New Mountain Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.35 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 9.59%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 14.8% and 39.1% respectively.Volume
The New Mountain Finance Corporation's latest reported volume is 174687. This is 51.55% less than its average volume, 360625.
Sales Growth
New Mountain Finance Corporation's sales growth is 12.1% for the ongoing quarter and 12% for the next.
6. Visteon Corporation (VC)
10.7% sales growth and 22.77% return on equity
Visteon Corporation designs and produces connected car systems and cockpit electronics for automobile manufacturers around the world. Visteon Corporation manufactures instrument clusters. These include standard analog gauge clusters as well as high-resolution all-digital display-based devices. It also offers information displays which integrate various user interface technologies. The audio and infotainment system allows car occupants access to their phones and stream music and other media. The company also provides infotainment services such as Phoenix display audio, embedded infotainment platform, and telematics controller unit that allows secure connected cars to receive software updates and data. SmartCore is an automotive-grade integrated domain controller designed to increase efficiency and decrease power consumption. It can also present important information to drivers, such as windshield HUD and combiner HUD. Visteon Corporation was established in 2000. It is located in Van Buren in Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Visteon Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.3.
PE Ratio
Visteon Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.44 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 22.77%.Sales Growth
Visteon Corporation's sales growth is 21.9% for the ongoing quarter and 10.7% for the next.
Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
Visteon Corporation's EBITDA stands at 35.65.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 11.8% and positive 26.6% for the next.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Visteon Corporation's stock is valued at $143.79 at 10:27 EST, under its 52-week high of $152.10 and way higher than its 52-week low of $88.82.
7. Valero Energy (VLO)
9.7% sales growth and 35.49% return on equity
Valero Energy Corporation produces, markets and sells transportation fuels in the United States and Canada. It also exports petrochemical products internationally. It operates in three main segments, Refining and Renewable Diesel. The company produces gasoline in three segments: conventional, premium and reformulated gasolines. It also makes diesel fuels and ultra-low and high-sulfur diesel fuels. CARB diesel is another distillate. Blendstocks are available. The company had 15 refineries that could produce approximately 3.2 million barrels of petroleum per day and 12 ethanol plants capable of producing approximately 1.6billion gallons of ethanol per annum. The company sells refined products via bulk and wholesale markets, as well as through more than 7,000 retail outlets that are licensed under the Texaco, Valero and Beacon brands. It also sells syrup, ethanol, dried distiller grains and syrup to animal feed customers. It also owns and manages crude oil and refined petroleum product pipelines, terminals tanks, tank, marine docks truck rack bays and other logistic assets. Additionally, the company owns and runs a plant which processes animal fats, cooking oils and inedible corn oils to make renewable diesel. The former name of the company was Valero Refining and Marketing Company. In August 1997, Valero Energy Corporation took over its operations. Valero Energy Corporation was established in 1980. It is located in San Antonio Texas.
Earnings per Share
For profitability, Valero Energy's trailing 12 months EPS is $-0.69.
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 35.49%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Valero Energy is 559002 which is 85.68% below its average volume of 3905660.