(VIANEWS) – ACM Research (ACMR), Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT), Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB) 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. ACM Research (ACMR)
53.4% sales growth and 10.35% return on equity
ACM Research, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells single-wafer wet cleaning equipment for enhancing the manufacturing process and yield for integrated chips worldwide. It offers space alternated phase shift technology for flat and patterned wafer surfaces, which employs alternating phases of megasonic waves to deliver megasonic energy in a uniform manner on a microscopic level; timely energized bubble oscillation technology for patterned wafer surfaces at advanced process nodes, which provides cleaning for 2D and 3D patterned wafers with fine feature sizes; Tahoe technology for delivering cleaning performance using less sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide; and electro-chemical plating technology for advanced metal plating. The company markets and sells its products under the Ultra C brand name through direct sales force and third-party representatives. ACM Research, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ACM Research has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.96.
PE Ratio
ACM Research has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.32 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 10.35%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 38.5%, now sitting on 461.08M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
ACM Research’s stock is valued at $17.59 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $19.99 and way above its 52-week low of $5.46.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for ACM Research is 751284 which is 7.67% below its average volume of 813719.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
ACM Research’s EBITDA is 1.88.
2. Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT)
22.6% sales growth and 22.86% return on equity
Nordic American Tankers Limited, a tanker company, acquires and charters double-hull tankers in Bermuda and internationally. It operates a fleet of 19 Suezmax crude oil tankers. The company was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nordic American Tankers Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.58.
PE Ratio
Nordic American Tankers Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.57 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 22.86%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 37.6%, now sitting on 443.96M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 12, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 13.3%.
3. Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB)
13.7% sales growth and 14.77% return on equity
Farmers National Banc Corp., a financial holding company, operates in the banking, trust, retirement consulting, insurance, and financial management industries. It offers commercial and retail banking services, including checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; commercial, mortgage and installment, and home equity loans; home equity lines of credit, night depository, safe deposit box, money order, bank check, automated teller machine, Internet banking, travel card, E bond transaction, MasterCard and Visa credit cards, brokerage, and other services. The company also provides personal and corporate trust services in the areas of estate settlement, trust administration, and employee benefit plans; retirement services; property and casualty insurance products and services; and various insurance products through licensed representatives, as well as invests in municipal securities. It operates through 47 locations in northeastern region of Ohio and one location in southwestern Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1887 and is based in Canfield, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Farmers National Banc Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.44.
PE Ratio
Farmers National Banc Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.35 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 14.77%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Farmers National Banc Corp. is 26063 which is 67.67% below its average volume of 80635.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 22.9% and a negative 19%, respectively.
4. Middlesex Water Company (MSEX)
12.8% sales growth and 9.29% return on equity
Middlesex Water Company owns and operates regulated water utility and wastewater systems. It operates in two segments, Regulated and Non-Regulated. The Regulated segment collects, treats, and distributes water on a retail and wholesale basis to residential, commercial, industrial, and fire protection customers in parts of New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. This segment also includes regulated wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The Non-Regulated segment provides non-regulated contract services for the operation and maintenance of municipal and private water and wastewater systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The company was incorporated in 1896 and is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Middlesex Water Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.09.
PE Ratio
Middlesex Water Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 34.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $34.64 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 9.29%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 6.2% and 27.5%, respectively.
Moving Average
Middlesex Water Company’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $79.26 and way below its 200-day moving average of $80.79.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Middlesex Water Company’s stock is valued at $72.40 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $95.82 and higher than its 52-week low of $66.51.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Middlesex Water Company’s EBITDA is 9.98.
5. CIRCOR International (CIR)
8.5% sales growth and 21.76% return on equity
CIRCOR International, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes flow and motion control products. The company has a product portfolio of brands serving its customers' demanding applications. It operates through two segments, Aerospace & Defense and Industrial. The Aerospace & Defense segment manufactures and markets control valves, pumps, regulators, fluid controls, actuation systems, pneumatic valves and controls, electro-mechanical controls, motors, and other flow control products and systems. Its products and services are used in the military and defense, commercial aerospace, business and general aviation, and general industrial markets, as well as serves aircraft manufacturers and tier 1 suppliers. This segment offers its products under the CIRCOR Aerospace, Aerodyne Controls, CIRCOR Bodet, CIRCOR Industria, CIRCOR Motors, Hale Hamilton, Leslie Controls, Portland Valve, and Warren Pumps brands. The Industrial segment provides 3 and 2 screw pumps, progressing cavity pumps, specialty centrifugal pumps, and gear metering pumps; automatic recirculation valves; general service control valves; and pipeline pigs and closures for the end-users and original equipment manufacturers, as well as engineering, procurement, and construction companies. This segment offers its products under the Allweiler, Houttuin, IMO Pump, IMO AB, Leslie Controls, RG Lawrence, RTK, Schroedahl, Tushaco, and Zenith brands. The company has operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, and internationally. The company markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to approximately 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. CIRCOR International, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CIRCOR International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.37.
PE Ratio
CIRCOR International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.69. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.69 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 21.76%.
Moving Average
CIRCOR International’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $55.74 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $37.49.
