(VIANEWS) – AAON (AAON), Omnicell (OMCL), Gentex Corporation (GNTX) 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. AAON (AAON)
23.6% sales growth and 14.64% return on equity
AAON, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and selling air conditioning and heating equipment in the United States and Canada. The company operates through three segments: AAON Oklahoma, AAON Coil Products, and BasX. It offers rooftop units, data center cooling solutions, cleanroom systems, chillers, packaged outdoor mechanical rooms, air handling units, makeup air units, energy recovery units, condensing units, geothermal/water-source heat pumps, coils, and controls. The company markets and sells its products to retail, manufacturing, educational, lodging, supermarket, data centers, medical and pharmaceutical, and other commercial industries. It sells its products through a network of independent manufacturer representative organizations and internal sales force. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AAON has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.25.
PE Ratio
AAON has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 64.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $64.62 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 14.64%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 75.1%, now sitting on 770.47M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for AAON is 154807 which is 22% below its average volume of 198481.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
AAON’s stock is valued at $80.78 at 05:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $83.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of $47.50.
Sales Growth
AAON’s sales growth is 76.3% for the present quarter and 23.6% for the next.
2. Omnicell (OMCL)
22.7% sales growth and 5.65% return on equity
Omnicell, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides medication management solutions and adherence tools for healthcare systems and pharmacies the United States and internationally. The company offers point of care automation solutions to improve clinician workflows in patient care areas of the healthcare system; XT Series automated dispensing systems for medications and supplies used in nursing units and other clinical areas of the hospital, as well as specialized automated dispensing systems for operating room; Omnicell Interface Software that offers interface and integration between its medication-use products or supply products, and a healthcare facility's in-house information management systems; and robotic dispensing systems for handling the stocking and retrieval of boxed medications. It also provides central pharmacy automation solutions, including automated storage and retrieval systems, such as XR2 Automated Central Pharmacy System; IV compounding robots and workflow management systems; inventory management software; and controlled substance management systems. In addition, the company provides single-dose automation solutions that fill and label a variety of patient-specific, single-dose medication blister packaging based on incoming prescriptions; fully automated and semi-automated filling equipment for institutional pharmacies to warrant automated packaging of medications; and medication blister card packaging and packaging supplies to enhance medication adherence in non-acute care settings. Further, it offers EnlivenHealth Patient Engagement, a web-based nexus of solutions. The company was formerly known as Omnicell Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Omnicell, Inc. in 2001. Omnicell, Inc. was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Omnicell has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.79.
PE Ratio
Omnicell has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 74.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $74.12 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 5.65%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Omnicell’s stock is valued at $58.26 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $159.57 and way above its 52-week low of $46.11.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 12% and positive 31.5% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 21.5%, now sitting on 1.26B for the twelve trailing months.
3. Gentex Corporation (GNTX)
17.3% sales growth and 15.92% return on equity
Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company offers automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers. It also provides variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators. In addition, the company offers photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms, electrochemical carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, audible and visual signaling alarms, and bells and speakers used in fire detection systems in office buildings, hotels, and other commercial and residential buildings, as well as researches and develops nanofiber chemical sensing products. The company sells its fire protection products directly, as well as through sales managers and manufacturer representative organizations to fire protection and security product distributors, electrical wholesale houses, and original equipment manufacturers of fire protection systems. Gentex Corporation was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gentex Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.36.
PE Ratio
Gentex Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.22 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 15.92%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.6%, now sitting on 1.92B for the twelve trailing months.
4. Comfort Systems USA (FIX)
12.5% sales growth and 26.48% return on equity
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for the mechanical and electrical services industry in the United States. It engages in the design, engineering, integration, installation, and start-up of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems; and renovation, expansion, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and replacement of existing buildings. The company offers its services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as plumbing, piping and controls, off-site construction, electrical, monitoring, and fire protection. It serves building owners and developers, general contractors, architects, consulting engineers, and property managers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional MEP markets. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Comfort Systems USA has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.34.
PE Ratio
Comfort Systems USA has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.17 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 26.48%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Comfort Systems USA is 136999 which is 30.12% below its average volume of 196053.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 15, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.51%.
5. Brinks Company (BCO)
10.6% sales growth and 65.08% return on equity
The Brink's Company provides secure transportation, cash management, and other security-related services in North America, Latin America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers armored vehicle transportation of valuables; automated teller machine (ATM) management services, such as cash replenishment, replenishment forecasting, cash optimization, ATM remote monitoring, service call dispatching, transaction processing, installation, and first and second line maintenance services; network infrastructure; and cash-in-transit services. It also provides transportation services for diamonds, jewelry, precious metals, securities, bank notes, currency, high-tech devices, electronics, and pharmaceuticals; vault outsourcing and money processing services; and services related to deploying and servicing intelligent safes and safe control devices, as well as cashier balancing, counterfeit detection, account consolidation, electronic reporting, check imaging, and reconciliation services. In addition, the company offers technology applications, including online cash tracking, cash inventory management, and other web-based tools. Further, it provides bill payment acceptance and processing services; prepaid cards and corporate debit cards; and security system design and installation services that include alarms, motion detectors, closed-circuit televisions, and digital video recorders, as well as access control systems comprising card and biometric readers, electronic locks, and turnstiles. Additionally, the company offers monitoring services; and security and guarding services to protect airports, offices, warehouses, stores, and public venues. It serves banks and financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewelers, and other commercial operations. The company was formerly known as The Pittston Company and changed its name to The Brink's Company in May 2003. The Brink's Company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Brinks Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.58.
PE Ratio
Brinks Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.74 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 65.08%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 2, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.26%.
6. Unifirst Corporation (UNF)
6.3% sales growth and 5.4% return on equity
UniFirst Corporation provides workplace uniforms and protective work wear clothing in the United States, Europe, and Canada. The company operates through U.S. and Canadian Rental and Cleaning, Manufacturing, Specialty Garments Rental and Cleaning, and First Aid segments. It designs, manufactures, personalizes, rents, cleans, delivers, and sells a range of uniforms and protective clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, coveralls, lab coats, smocks, and aprons; and specialized protective wear, such as flame resistant and high visibility garments. The company also rents and sells industrial wiping products, floor mats, facility service products, and dry and wet mops; restroom and cleaning supplies comprising air fresheners, paper products, gloves, masks, sanitizers, and hand soaps; and other textile products. In addition, it provides first aid cabinet services and other safety supplies; decontaminates and cleans work clothes, and other items that is exposed to radioactive materials; and services special cleanroom protective wear and facilities. Further, it offers a range of garment service options, including full-service rental programs in which garments are cleaned and serviced; lease programs in which garments are cleaned and maintained by individual employees; and purchase programs to buy garments and related items directly. The company serves automobile service centers and dealers, delivery services, food and general merchandise retailers, food processors and service operations, light manufacturers, maintenance facilities, restaurants, service companies, soft and durable goods wholesalers, transportation companies, healthcare providers, government agencies, research and development laboratories, high technology companies, and utilities operating nuclear reactors, as well as others who require employee clothing for image, identification, protection, or utility purposes. UniFirst Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Unifirst Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.5.
PE Ratio
Unifirst Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.06 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 5.4%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 7, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.62%.
Moving Average
Unifirst Corporation’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $193.18 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $179.94.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.4%, now sitting on 2.06B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Unifirst Corporation’s sales growth is 9.2% for the present quarter and 6.3% for the next.
7. Ambev (ABEV)
5.7% sales growth and 15.08% return on equity
Ambev S.A., through its subsidiaries, produces, distributes, and sells beer, draft beer, carbonated soft drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages, malt, and food products. The company operates through four segments: Brazil; Central America and the Caribbean; Latin America South; and Canada. It offers beer primarily under the Skol, Brahma, Antarctica, Brahva, Brahva Gold, Extra, Bud Light, Beck, Leffe and Hoegaarden, Bucanero, Cristal, Mayabe, Cacique, Presidente, Brahma Light, Presidente Light, Presidente Golden Light, Bohemia, The One, Corona, Modelo Especial, Stella Artois, and Budweiser, Quilmes Clásica, Paceña, Taquiña, Huari, Becker, Cusqueña, Michelob Ultra, Busch, Pilsen, Ouro Fino, Banks, Deputy, Patricia, Labatt Blue, Alexander Keith's, and Kokanee brands. The company also provides bottled water, isotonic beverages, energy drinks, coconut water, powdered and natural juices, and ready-to-drink teas under the Guaraná Antarctica, Gatorade, H2OH!, Lipton Iced Tea, Fusion, Do Bem, Pepsi, Canada Dry, Squirt, Red Rock, Pepsi-Cola, Seven Up, Nutrl, Bud Light Seltzer, Palm Bay, and Mike's brands. It offers its products through a network of third-party distributors and a direct distribution system. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Ambev S.A. is a subsidiary of Interbrew International B.V.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ambev has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.132.
PE Ratio
Ambev has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.05 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 15.08%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ambev’s stock is valued at $2.52 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $3.32 and above its 52-week low of $2.42.
8. First Financial Bankshares (FFIN)
5.1% sales growth and 16.13% return on equity
First Financial Bankshares, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides commercial banking products and services in Texas. The company accepts checking, savings and money market accounts, and time deposits; commercial and industrial, municipal, agricultural, construction and development, farm, non-owner occupied and owner-occupied commercial real estate, residential, and consumer auto and non-auto loans to businesses, professional individuals, and farm and ranch operations. It also provides drive-in and night deposit, remote deposit capture, internet and mobile banking, payroll cards, transmitting funds, and other customary commercial banking services, as well as automated teller machines and safe deposit facilities. In addition, the company offers personal trust services, including wealth management, administration of estates, testamentary trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and agency accounts; and securities brokerage services, as well as administer retirements and employee benefits accounts, such as 401(k) profit-sharing plans and IRAs. Further, the company provides asset management and technology services. As of December 31, 2021, it had 78 financial centers across Texas. First Financial Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Abilene, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Financial Bankshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.56.
PE Ratio
First Financial Bankshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.81 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 16.13%.
