(VIANEWS) – Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM), Esquire Financial Holdings (ESQ), Southside Bancshares (SBSI) 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. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)
27.8% sales growth and 3.1% return on equity
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties in Canada, Mexico, and Finland. The company operates through Northern Business and Southern Business segments. It primarily produces and sells gold deposit, as well as explores for silver, zinc, and copper deposits. The company's flagship property is the LaRonde mine located in the Abitibi region of northwestern Quebec, Canada. As of December 31, 2019, its LaRonde mine had a mineral reserve of approximately 2.9 million ounces of gold. The company is also involved in exploration activities in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Agnico Eagle Mines Limited was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 63.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $63.08 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 3.1%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 104.5% and 75.4%, respectively.
Previous days news about Agnico Eagle Mines Limited(AEM)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 13 August, "Better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS Quick QuoteCRS – Free Report) , Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO Quick QuoteEGO – Free Report) and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM Quick QuoteAEM – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 13 August, "Better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS Quick QuoteCRS – Free Report) , Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO Quick QuoteEGO – Free Report) and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM Quick QuoteAEM – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 13 August, "Some other top-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Newmont Corporation (NEM Quick QuoteNEM – Free Report) , Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV Quick QuoteFNV – Free Report) and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM Quick QuoteAEM – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 13 August, "Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Newmont Corporation (NEM Quick QuoteNEM – Free Report) , Franco-Nevada Corporation (FNV Quick QuoteFNV – Free Report) and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM Quick QuoteAEM – Free Report) . "
2. Esquire Financial Holdings (ESQ)
25.7% sales growth and 20.32% return on equity
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association that provides commercial banking products and services to legal industry and small businesses, and commercial and retail customers in the United States. The company offers checking, savings, money market, and time deposits, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial loans, including short-term financing for inventory, receivables, the purchase of supplies, or other operating needs arising during the normal course of business, as well as loans to its qualified merchant customers; commercial lines of credit; consumer loans consisting of post-settlement consumer and structured settlement loans to plaintiffs and claimants, as well as loans to individuals for debt consolidation, medical expenses, living expenses, payment of outstanding bills, or other consumer needs; and real estate loans, such as multifamily, 1-4 family residential, commercial real estate, and construction loans, as well as merchant services. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated a full-service branch in Jericho, New York; and an administrative office in Boca Raton, Florida. Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Jericho, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Esquire Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.79.
PE Ratio
Esquire Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.4 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 20.32%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 12% and 15.3%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Esquire Financial Holdings’s sales growth is 26.1% for the ongoing quarter and 25.7% for the next.
3. Southside Bancshares (SBSI)
19.8% sales growth and 10.46% return on equity
Southside Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Southside Bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, municipal entities, and nonprofit organizations. Its deposit products include savings, money market, and interest and noninterest bearing checking accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises consumer loans that include 1-4 family residential loans, home equity loans, home improvement loans, automobile loans, and other consumer related loans; commercial loans, such as short-term working capital loans for inventory and accounts receivable, short and medium-term loans for equipment or other business capital expansion, commercial real estate loans, and municipal loans; and construction loans for 1-4 family residential and commercial real estate. It also offers wealth management and trust services consisting of investment management, administration, revocable and testamentary trusts, and custodian services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations; safe deposit services; and brokerage services. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated through 56 banking facilities and 73 ATMs/ITMs. Southside Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Tyler, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.7.
PE Ratio
Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.84 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 10.46%.
Moving Average
Southside Bancshares’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $27.76 and way above its 200-day moving average of $28.75.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.9%, now sitting on 240.49M for the twelve trailing months.
4. FirstService Corporation (FSV)
18.8% sales growth and 9.46% return on equity
FirstService Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial customers in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. The FirstService Residential segment offers property management services for private residential communities, such as condominiums, co-operatives, homeowner associations, master-planned communities, active adult and lifestyle communities, and various other residential developments. This segment also provides a range of ancillary services, including on-site staffing for building engineering and maintenance, full-service swimming pool and amenity management, and security and concierge/front desk; and financial services comprising cash management, other banking transaction-related, and specialized property insurance brokerage. In addition, this segment offers energy management solutions and advisory services, and resale processing services. The FirstService Brands segment provides property services through 5 franchise networks; and company-owned locations, including 19 California Closets and 11 Paul Davis Restoration locations. It provides residential and commercial restoration, painting, and floor coverings design and installation services; custom-designed and installed closet, and home storage solutions; home inspection services; and fire protection and related services. This segment offers its services primarily under the Paul Davis Restoration, Interstate Restoration, FirstOnSite Restoration, Century Fire Protection, CertaPro Painters, California Closets, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, and Floor Coverings International brand names. FirstService Corporation was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FirstService Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.79.
PE Ratio
FirstService Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 96.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $96.95 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 9.46%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 12.8% and 20.7%, respectively.
Moving Average
FirstService Corporation’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $155.89 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $157.15.
5. Vertex (VERX)
13.8% sales growth and 3.26% return on equity
Vertex, Inc. provides tax technology solutions for corporations in retail, leasing, communication, and manufacturing industries in the United States and internationally. It offers tax determination, compliance and reporting, tax data management, document management, pre-built integration, and industry-specific solutions. The company sells its software products through software license and software as a service subscriptions. It also offers implementation and training services in connection with its software license and cloud subscriptions, transaction tax returns outsourcing, and other tax-related services. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Vertex has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.05.
PE Ratio
Vertex has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 724.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $724.2 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 3.26%.
Sales Growth
Vertex’s sales growth is 15% for the present quarter and 13.8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Vertex’s stock is valued at $36.21 at 06:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $40.05 and way higher than its 52-week low of $17.59.
Moving Average
Vertex’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $35.78 and way above its 200-day moving average of $29.64.
Previous days news about Vertex(VERX)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 13 August, "In June, TDC announced the integration of Teradata VantageCloud Lake with Google Cloud, combining ClearScape Analytics and Google’s Vertex AI and Gemini models to enhance AI capabilities and drive advanced use cases."
6. RLI Corp. (RLI)
12.9% sales growth and 23.02% return on equity
RLI Corp., an insurance holding company, underwrites property and casualty insurance. Its Casualty segment provides commercial and personal coverage products; and general liability products, such as coverage for third-party liability of commercial insureds, including manufacturers, contractors, apartments, and mercantile. It also offers coverages for security guards and environmental liability for underground storage tanks, contractors and asbestos, and environmental remediation specialists; and professional liability coverages for errors and omission coverage for small to medium-sized design, technical, computer, and miscellaneous professionals. This segment provides commercial automobile liability and physical damage insurance to local, intermediate and long haul truckers, public transportation entities, and other types of specialty commercial automobile risks; incidental and related insurance coverages; inland marine coverages; management liability coverages, such as directors and officers liability insurance, fiduciary liability and coverages, employment practice liability, and for various classes of risks, including public and private businesses; and home business insurance products. The company's Property segment offers commercial property, cargo, hull, protection and indemnity, marine liability, inland marine, homeowners' and dwelling fire, and other property insurance products. Its Surety segment offers commercial surety bonds for medium to large-sized businesses; small bonds for businesses and individuals; and bonds for small to medium-sized contractors. The company also engages in various reinsurance coverages. It markets its products through branch offices, wholesale and retail brokers, carrier partners, and underwriting and independent agents. RLI Corp. was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, RLI Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.32.
PE Ratio
RLI Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.09 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 23.02%.
7. First Community Corporation (FCCO)
10.7% sales growth and 9.37% return on equity
First Community Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Community Bank which offers various commercial and retail banking products and services to small-to-medium sized businesses, professional concerns, and individuals. The company operates through Commercial and Retail Banking, Mortgage Banking, and Investment Advisory and Non-Deposit segments. Its deposit products include checking, NOW, savings, and individual retirement accounts; and demand deposits, as well as other time deposits, such as daily money market accounts and longer-term certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises commercial loans that consist of secured and unsecured loans for working capital, business expansion, and the purchase of equipment and machinery; consumer loans, including secured and unsecured loans for financing automobiles, home improvements, education, and personal investments; real estate construction and acquisition loans; and fixed and variable rate mortgage loans. It also provides other banking services, which include online banking, internet banking, cash management, safe deposit boxes, travelers checks, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, and automatic drafts for various accounts. In addition, the company offers non-deposit investment products and other investment brokerage services; VISA and MasterCard credit card services; investment advisory services; and insurance services. It operates 21 full-service offices located in the Lexington County, Richland County, Newberry County, Kershaw County, Greenville County, Anderson County, Pickens County, and Aiken County, South Carolina; and Richmond County and Columbia County, Georgia. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Lexington, South Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Community Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.42.
PE Ratio
First Community Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.5 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 9.37%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First Community Corporation’s stock is valued at $20.59 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $23.30 and way above its 52-week low of $15.40.
Sales Growth
First Community Corporation’s sales growth is 19.2% for the present quarter and 10.7% for the next.
8. Lazard LTD (LAZ)
6.2% sales growth and 31.16% return on equity
Lazard Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a financial advisory and asset management firm in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. Its Financial Advisory segment offers various financial advisory services regarding mergers and acquisitions and other strategic matters, capital advisory, restructurings, shareholder advisory, sovereign advisory, capital raising, and other strategic advisory matters. This segment serves corporate, partnership, institutional, government, sovereign, and individual clients. The company's Asset Management segment offers a range of investment solutions and investment management services in equity and fixed income strategies; and alternative investments and private equity funds to corporations, public funds, sovereign entities, endowments and foundations, labor funds, financial intermediaries, and private clients. Lazard Ltd was founded in 1848 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Lazard LTD has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.62.
PE Ratio
Lazard LTD has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.49 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 31.16%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Lazard LTD is 511790 which is 48.55% below its average volume of 994917.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 330% and 47%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 5, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.49%.
