(VIANEWS) – ANSYS (ANSS), Universal Technical Institute (UTI), PNM Resources (PNM) 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. ANSYS (ANSS)
13.9% sales growth and 8.53% return on equity
ANSYS, Inc. develops and markets engineering simulation software and services for engineers, designers, researchers, and students in the United States, Japan, Germany, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It offers structural analysis product suite that provides simulation tools for product design and optimization; the Ansys Mechanical product, an element analysis software; LS-DYNA solver for multiphysics simulation; and power analysis and optimization software suite. The company also offers electronics product suite that provides electromagnetic field simulation software for designing electronic and electromechanical products; Ansys High Frequency Structure Simulator product for radio frequency and microwave design; SCADE product suite, a solution for embedded software simulation, code production, and automated certification; fluids product suite that enables modeling of fluid flow and other related physical phenomena; Ansys Fluent computational fluid dynamics software package; Ansys RedHawk-SC for electronic design automation; Ansys Optics software; and mission-simulation, modeling, testing, and analysis software. In addition, it offers Ansys Granta MI system for materials information management; Ansys Granta Selector technology for materials selection and graphical analysis; CES EduPack product, a set of teaching resources; Granta Materials Data for Simulation; Ansys Lumerical product, a photonics simulation software solution; safety-certified embedded software solutions; Discovery product family for use in the simulation of product design; academic product suite for research and teaching settings. ANSYS, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ANSYS has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.72.
PE Ratio
ANSYS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 58.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $58.43 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 8.53%.
Sales Growth
ANSYS’s sales growth for the next quarter is 13.9%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for ANSYS is 629906 which is 6.91% below its average volume of 676686.
2. Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
13.1% sales growth and 10.75% return on equity
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation and technical training programs in the United States. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. The company also provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers, as well as offers programs for welding and CNC machining. As of September 30, 2022, it operated 16 campuses. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Technical Institute has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.37.
PE Ratio
Universal Technical Institute has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 50.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $50.19 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 10.75%.
Sales Growth
Universal Technical Institute’s sales growth for the next quarter is 13.1%.
Moving Average
Universal Technical Institute’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $15.59 and way above its 200-day moving average of $13.58.
3. PNM Resources (PNM)
9.7% sales growth and 4.11% return on equity
PNM Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides electricity and electric services in the United States. It operates through Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and Texas-New Mexico Power Company (TNMP) segments. The PNM segment engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. The segment owns and leases communication, office and other equipment, office space, vehicles, and real estate. It generates electricity using coal, natural gas and oil, nuclear fuel, solar, wind, and geothermal energy sources. The TNMP segment provides regulated transmission and distribution services. The segment also owns and leases vehicles, service facilities, and office locations throughout its service territory. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers and end-users of electricity in New Mexico and Texas. PNM Resources, Inc. was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PNM Resources has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.9.
PE Ratio
PNM Resources has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 44.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $44.73 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 4.11%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 26, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.55 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.85%.
Moving Average
PNM Resources’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $37.59 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $38.98.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 19.7%, now sitting on 1.83B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for PNM Resources is 307331 which is 54.16% below its average volume of 670488.
4. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC)
6.8% sales growth and 22.32% return on equity
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. provides modular space and portable storage solutions in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company leases various office space and storage solutions for temporary applications across a customer base in the commercial and industrial, construction, retail, education, health care, government, transportation, security, and energy sectors. . It operates a fleet of over 350,000 portable offices and storage containers. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.62.
PE Ratio
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.2 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 22.32%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 9.3% and positive 15.2% for the next.
Sales Growth
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.’s sales growth is 5.6% for the ongoing quarter and 6.8% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.’s stock is valued at $40.83 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $52.16 and way higher than its 52-week low of $34.40.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.8%, now sitting on 2.39B for the twelve trailing months.
5. Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP)
6.7% sales growth and 16.34% return on equity
Independent Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank that provides commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in rural and suburban communities across Lower Michigan. It offers checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, direct and indirect consumer financing, mortgage lending, and safe deposit box services. The company also provides title insurance services and investment services. Independent Bank Corporation was founded in 1864 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Independent Bank Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.12.
PE Ratio
Independent Bank Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.99 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 16.34%.
