(VIANEWS) – Afya (AFYA), PACCAR (PCAR), Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB) 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. Afya (AFYA)
22.7% sales growth and 12.57% return on equity
Afya Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates as a medical education group in Brazil. The company operates through three segments: Undergrad, Continuing Education, and Digital Services. It offers educational products and services, including medical schools, medical residency preparatory courses, graduate courses, and other programs to lifelong medical learners enrolled across its distribution network, as well as to third-party medical schools. The company also provides digital health services, such as subscription-based mobile app and website portal that focuses on assisting health professionals and students with clinical decision-making through tools, such as medical calculators, charts, and updated content, as well as prescriptions, clinical scores, medical procedures and laboratory exams, and others. It offers health sciences courses, which comprise medicine, dentistry, nursing, radiology, psychology, pharmacy, physical education, physiotherapy, nutrition, and biomedicine; and degree programs and courses in other subjects and disciplines, including undergraduate and post graduate courses in business administration, accounting, law, civil engineering, industrial engineering, and pedagogy. In addition, the company provides medical postgraduate specialization programs; printed and digital content; and an online medical education platform and practical medical training services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Nova Lima, Brazil.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Afya has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.88.
PE Ratio
Afya has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.39 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 12.57%.
Moving Average
Afya’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $11.49 and below its 200-day moving average of $13.41.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Afya’s stock is valued at $12.66 at 16:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $17.02 and way above its 52-week low of $8.73.
Previous days news about Afya(AFYA)
- Afya (afya) lags Q1 earnings estimates. According to Zacks on Thursday, 25 May, "While Afya has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors’ minds is: what’s next for the stock?"
2. PACCAR (PCAR)
14.1% sales growth and 24.17% return on equity
PACCAR Inc designs, manufactures, and distributes light, medium, and heavy-duty commercial trucks in the United States, Europe, Mexico, South America, Australia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Truck, Parts, and Financial Services. The Truck segment designs, manufactures, and distributes trucks for the over-the-road and off-highway hauling of commercial and consumer goods. It sells its trucks through a network of independent dealers under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. The Parts segment distributes aftermarket parts for trucks and related commercial vehicles. The Financial Services segment conducts full-service leasing operations under the PacLease trade name, as well as provides finance and leasing products and services to customers and dealers. This segment also offers equipment financing and administrative support services for its franchisees; retail loan and leasing services for small, medium, and large commercial trucking companies, as well as independent owners/operators and other businesses; and truck inventory financing services to independent dealers. In addition, this segment offers loans and leases directly to customers for the acquisition of trucks and related equipment. The company also manufactures and markets industrial winches under the Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic nameplates. PACCAR Inc was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PACCAR has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.
PE Ratio
PACCAR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.9 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 24.17%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for PACCAR is 1199220 which is 60.46% below its average volume of 3033650.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 57.2% and 27.2%, respectively.
Moving Average
PACCAR’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $71.93 and above its 200-day moving average of $67.18.
3. Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB)
13.7% sales growth and 10.88% return on equity
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Mid Penn Bank that provides commercial banking services to individuals, partnerships, non-profit organizations, and corporations. The company offers various time and demand deposit products, including checking accounts, savings accounts, clubs, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, and IRAs. It also provides a range of loan products comprising mortgage and home equity loans, secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans, lines of credit, construction financing, farm loans, community development loans, loans to non-profit entities, and local government loans. In addition, the company offers online banking, telephone banking, cash management, and automated teller services, as well as safe deposit boxes; and trust and wealth management services. As of December 31, 2020, it operated thirty-six full service retail banking locations in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fayette, Lancaster, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and Westmoreland counties, Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mid Penn Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.43.
PE Ratio
Mid Penn Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.41 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 10.88%.
4. Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC)
13.4% sales growth and 11.83% return on equity
Wintrust Financial Corporation operates as a financial holding company. It operates in three segments: Community Banking, Specialty Finance, and Wealth Management. The Community Banking segment offers non-interest bearing deposits, non-brokered interest-bearing transaction accounts, and savings and domestic time deposits; home equity, consumer, and real estate loans; safe deposit facilities; and automatic teller machine (ATM), online and mobile banking, and other services. It also engages in the retail origination and purchase of residential mortgages for sale into the secondary market; and provision of lending, deposits, and cash management services to condominium, homeowner, and community associations, as well as asset-based lending for middle-market companies. In addition, this segment offers loan and deposit services to mortgage brokerage companies; lending to restaurant franchisees; direct leasing; small business administration loans; commercial mortgages and construction loans; and financial solutions. It provides personal and commercial banking services primarily to individuals, small to mid-sized businesses, local governmental units, and institutional clients. The Specialty Finance segment offers commercial and life insurance premiums financing for businesses and individuals; accounts receivable financing, value-added, and out-sourced administrative services; and other specialty finance services, as well as data processing of payrolls, billing, and cash management services to temporary staffing industry. The Wealth Management segment provides trust and investment, asset management, tax-deferred exchange, securities brokerage, and retirement plan services. The company operates 181 banking facilities and 229 ATMs in the Chicago metropolitan area, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, and Florida. Wintrust Financial Corporation was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Wintrust Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.56.
PE Ratio
Wintrust Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.07 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 11.83%.
Moving Average
Wintrust Financial Corporation’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $72.32 and way under its 200-day moving average of $84.07.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 9, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.58%.
5. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
12.3% sales growth and 10.72% return on equity
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.9.
PE Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.66 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 10.72%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s stock is valued at $125.73 at 16:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $138.49 and way above its 52-week low of $105.79.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is 69568 which is 15.51% below its average volume of 82346.
6. W.W. Grainger (GWW)
8.3% sales growth and 64.12% return on equity
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W.W. Grainger, Inc. distributes maintenance, repair, and operating 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. The company provides 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 technical support and inventory management 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
As for profitability, W.W. Grainger has a trailing twelve months EPS of $32.58.
PE Ratio
W.W. Grainger has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.3 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 64.12%.
Previous days news about W.W. Grainger(GWW)
- The zacks analyst blog highlights mcdonald's, w.w. grainger and cardinal health. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 24 May, "Stocks recently featured in the blog include: McDonald’s (MCD Quick QuoteMCD – Free Report) , W.W. Grainger (GWW Quick QuoteGWW – Free Report) and Cardinal Health (CAH Quick QuoteCAH – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 23 May, "We have selected five dividend growth stocks - W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW Quick QuoteGWW – Free Report) , Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK Quick QuoteGPK – Free Report) , PulteGroup Inc. (PHM Quick QuotePHM – Free Report) , Walmart Inc. (WMT Quick QuoteWMT – Free Report) and Novartis (NVS Quick QuoteNVS – Free Report) - that could be solid choices for your portfolio.", "Here are five of the 11 stocks that fit the bill:Illinois-based W.W. Grainger is a broad-line, business-to-business distributor of maintenance, repair and operating products and services. "
- Zacks.com featured highlights w.w. grainger, graphic packaging, pultegroup, Walmart and novartis. According to Zacks on Wednesday, 24 May, "Chicago, IL - May 24, 2023 - Stocks in this week’s article are W.W. Grainger Inc. (GWW Quick QuoteGWW – Free Report) , Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (GPK Quick QuoteGPK – Free Report) , PulteGroup Inc. (PHM Quick QuotePHM – Free Report) , Walmart Inc. (WMT Quick QuoteWMT – Free Report) and Novartis (NVS Quick QuoteNVS – Free Report) .", "We have selected five dividend growth stocks - W.W. Grainger Inc., Graphic Packaging Holding Co., PulteGroup Inc., Walmart Inc. and Novartis - that could be solid choices for your portfolio."
7. Central Valley Community Bancorp (CVCY)
7.9% sales growth and 14.73% return on equity
Central Valley Community Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for the Central Valley Community Bank that provides various commercial banking services to small and middle-market businesses and individuals in the central valley area of California. The company accepts demand, savings, and time deposits; NOW and money market accounts; certificates of deposit; and non-interest bearing demand deposits. Its loan products include commercial and industrial loans, as well as loans secured by crop production and livestock; owner occupied and investor commercial real estate, real estate construction and other land, agricultural real estate, and other real estate loans; and equity loans and lines of credit, and installment and other consumer loans. The company also offers domestic and international wire transfer, safe deposit box, Internet banking, and other customary banking services. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 20 full-service banking offices in Cameron Park, Clovis, Exeter, Folsom, Fresno, Gold River, Kerman, Lodi, Madera, Merced, Modesto, Oakhurst, Prather, Roseville, Sacramento, Stockton, and Visalia. Central Valley Community Bancorp was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Fresno, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Central Valley Community Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.35.
PE Ratio
Central Valley Community Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.02. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.02 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 14.73%.
Sales Growth
Central Valley Community Bancorp’s sales growth is 9% for the present quarter and 7.9% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 15.1%, now sitting on 86.56M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 3, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.33%.
