(VIANEWS) – Agilysys (AGYS), Heartland Express (HTLD), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) 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. Agilysys (AGYS)
18% sales growth and 10.51% return on equity
Agilysys, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a developer and marketer of hardware and software products and services to the hospitality industry in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and India. It offers point of sale, property management systems, payment, inventory and procurement, reservations and venue management, activity management, document management, and analytics and marketing loyalty solutions to enhance guest experience. The company also provides technical software support, maintenance, and subscription services; and professional services. It offers its solutions for gaming, hotels, resorts and cruise, corporate foodservice management, restaurants, universities, stadia, and healthcare. The company was formerly known as Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc. and changed its name to Agilysys, Inc. in 2003. Agilysys, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agilysys has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.49.
PE Ratio
Agilysys has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 143.31. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $143.31 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 10.51%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Agilysys is 103083 which is 43.9% below its average volume of 183780.
2. Heartland Express (HTLD)
15.8% sales growth and 16.09% return on equity
Heartland Express, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a short-to-medium haul truckload carrier in the United States and Canada. It primarily provides nationwide asset-based dry van truckload service for shippers from Washington to Florida and New England to California; and temperature-controlled truckload services. The company offers its services under Heartland Express and Millis Transfer brand names. It provides traffic appliances, automotive parts, consumer products, paper products, packaged foodstuffs, and retail goods. The company principally serves retailers and manufacturers. Heartland Express, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in North Liberty, Iowa.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Heartland Express has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.64.
PE Ratio
Heartland Express has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.25 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 16.09%.
3. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM)
8.8% sales growth and 10% return on equity
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, a diversified financial institution, provides various financial products and services to personal, business, public sector, and institutional clients in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Canadian Personal and Business Banking; Canadian Commercial Banking and Wealth Management; U.S. Commercial Banking and Wealth Management; and Capital Markets. The company offers checking, savings, and business accounts; mortgages; business, car, and other loans; lines of credit, student lines of credit, and agriculture loans; investment and insurance services; and credit cards, as well as mobile, online, and overdraft protection services. It also provides day-to-day banking, borrowing and credit, specialty, investing and private wealth, and international banking services; foreign exchange services; and cash management services. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.94.
PE Ratio
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.16 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%.
Moving Average
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $42.48 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $43.37.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s stock is valued at $43.97 at 16:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $53.36 and way above its 52-week low of $39.40.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is 187931 which is 84.64% below its average volume of 1223760.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 26, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.63 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.99%.
4. F.N.B. Corporation (FNB)
7.7% sales growth and 9.49% return on equity
F.N.B. Corporation, a financial holding company, provides a range of financial services primarily to consumers, corporations, governments, and small- to medium-sized businesses. The company operates through three segments: Community Banking, Wealth Management, and Insurance. It offers commercial banking solutions, including corporate and small business banking, investment real estate financing, business credit, capital market, and lease financing services. The company also provides consumer banking products and services, such as deposit products, mortgage and consumer lending services, and mobile and online banking services; and wealth management services comprising personal and corporate fiduciary services comprising administration of decedent and trust estates; securities brokerage and investment advisory services, mutual funds, and annuities; and commercial and personal insurance, and reinsurance products, as well as mezzanine financing options for small- to medium-sized businesses. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 334 banking offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. F.N.B. Corporation was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, F.N.B. Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
F.N.B. Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.07 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 9.49%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 37.8%, now sitting on 1.49B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is 22.6% and a drop 5.1% for the next.
Sales Growth
F.N.B. Corporation’s sales growth is 21.2% for the present quarter and 7.7% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 31, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.1%.
5. Enersys (ENS)
7.3% sales growth and 11.35% return on equity
EnerSys provides various stored energy solutions for industrial applications worldwide. It operates in three segments: Energy Systems, Motive Power, and Specialty. The company offers uninterruptible power systems applications for computer and computer-controlled systems, as well as telecommunications systems; switchgear and electrical control systems used in industrial facilities and electric utilities, large-scale energy storage, and energy pipelines; integrated power solutions and services to broadband, telecom, renewable, and industrial customers; and thermally managed cabinets and enclosures for electronic equipment and batteries. It also provides motive power products that are used to provide power for electric industrial forklifts used in manufacturing, warehousing, and other material handling applications. In addition, the company offers mining equipment, diesel locomotive starting, and other rail equipment. Further, it provides specialty batteries for starting, lighting, and ignition applications in transportation; and energy solutions for satellites, military aircraft, submarines, ships, and other tactical vehicles, as well as medical and security systems. Additionally, the company offers battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories, and outdoor cabinet enclosures, as well as related after-market and customer-support services for industrial batteries. The company sells its products through a network of distributors, independent representatives, and internal sales forces. The company was formerly known as Yuasa, Inc. and changed its name to EnerSys in January 2001. EnerSys was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Enersys has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.25.
PE Ratio
Enersys has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.72 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 11.35%.
Moving Average
Enersys’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $96.00 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $81.45.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Enersys’s stock is valued at $109.30 at 16:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $109.56 and way above its 52-week low of $55.60.
6. Mistras Group (MG)
6.4% sales growth and 3.53% return on equity
Mistras Group, Inc. provides technology-enabled asset protection solutions worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Services, International, and Products and Systems. It offers non-destructive testing services, as well as predictive maintenance assessments of fixed and rotating assets and inline inspection for pipelines; and engineering consulting services primarily for process equipment, technologies, and facilities. The company also provides maintenance and light mechanical services, such as corrosion removal, mitigation and prevention, insulation installation and removal, electrical, heat tracing, industrial cleaning, pipefitting, and welding; develops enterprise inspection database management software and plant condition management software for process industries and equipment; and utilizes scaffolding and rope access to access at-height and confined assets. In addition, it offers certified divers for subsea inspection and maintenance; unmanned aerial, land-based, and subsea systems for a range of inspection applications; online condition-monitoring solutions; various Web-based solutions; and custom-developed software for an automated data analysis. Further, the company provides quality assurance and quality control solutions for new and existing metal and alloy components, materials, and composites. The company also designs, manufactures, sells acoustic emission sensors, instruments, and turnkey systems for monitoring and testing materials, pressure components, processes, and structures, as well as automated ultrasonic systems and scanners. It serves oil and gas, commercial aerospace and defense, fossil and nuclear power, alternative and renewable energy, public infrastructure, chemicals, transportation, primary metals and metalworking, pharmaceutical/biotechnology, and food processing industries, as well as research and engineering institutions. Mistras Group, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Mistras Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.22.
PE Ratio
Mistras Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.23 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 3.53%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.9%, now sitting on 693.73M for the twelve trailing months.
