Argan And 6 Other Stocks Have High Sales Growth And An Above 3% Return on Equity

(VIANEWS) – Argan (AGX), Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB), M/I Homes (MHO) 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. Argan (AGX)

28.9% sales growth and 14.69% return on equity

Argan, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations management, maintenance, project development, technical, and consulting services to the power generation and renewable energy markets. The company operates through Power Industry Services, Industrial Fabrication and Field Services, and Telecommunications Infrastructure Services segments. The Power Industry Services segment offers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting services to the owners of alternative energy facilities, such as biomass plants, wind farms, and solar fields; and design, construction, project management, start-up, and operation services for projects with approximately 15 gigawatts of power-generating capacity. This segment serves independent power project owners, public utilities, power plant equipment suppliers, and energy plant construction companies. The Industrial Fabrication and Field Services segment provides industrial field, and steel pipe and vessel fabrication services for forest products, power, energy, large fertilizer, EPC, mining, and petrochemical companies in southeast region of the United States. The Telecommunications Infrastructure Services segment offers trenchless directional boring and excavation for underground communication and power networks, as well as aerial cabling services; and installs buried cable, high and low voltage electric lines, and private area outdoor lighting systems. It also provides structuring, cabling, terminations, and connectivity that offers the physical transport for high speed data, voice, video, and security networks. This segment serves state and local government agencies, regional communications service providers, electric utilities, and other commercial customers, as well as federal government facilities comprising cleared facilities in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Argan, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Argan has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.19.

PE Ratio

Argan has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.05 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 14.69%.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Argan’s stock is valued at $89.48 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $95.73 and way above its 52-week low of $39.74.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 60.6%, now sitting on 713.01M for the twelve trailing months.

2. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation (AUB)

25.4% sales growth and 6.8% return on equity

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Atlantic Union Bank that provides banking and related financial products and services to consumers and businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Wholesale Banking and Consumer Banking. The company accepts various deposit products, including checking, savings, time deposit, and money market accounts; certificates of deposit; and other depository services. It also provides loans for commercial, industrial, residential mortgage, and consumer purposes, as well as debit and credit cards. In addition, it provides treasury management and capital market, wealth management, private banking, trust, financial and retirement planning, brokerage, investment management, equipment finance, mortgage banking, and insurance products and services. The company offers products and services through full-service branches and ATMs, as well as through its mobile and internet banking. The company was formerly known as Union Bankshares Corporation and changed its name to Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation in May 2019. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.24.

PE Ratio

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.23 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 6.8%.

Sales Growth

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation’s sales growth is 25.7% for the present quarter and 25.4% for the next.

Dividend Yield

According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 9, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.32%.

3. M/I Homes (MHO)

17% sales growth and 21% return on equity

What makes m/i homes (mho) a strong momentum stock: buy now?Over the past quarter, shares of M/I Homes have risen 38.22%, and are up 86.94% in the last year. , Given these factors, it shouldn’t be surprising that MHO is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock and boasts a Momentum Score of B. If you’re looking for a fresh pick that’s set to soar in the near-term, make sure to keep M/I Homes on your short list.

M/I Homes, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a builder of single-family homes in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The company operates through Northern Homebuilding, Southern Homebuilding, and Financial Services segments. It also designs, constructs, markets, and sells single-family homes and attached townhomes to first-time, millennial, move-up, empty-nester, and luxury buyers under the M/I Homes brand name. In addition, the company purchases undeveloped land to develop into developed lots for the construction of single-family homes, as well as for sale to others. Further, it originates and sells mortgages; and serves as a title insurance agent by providing title insurance policies, examination, and closing services to purchasers of its homes. M/I Homes, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, M/I Homes has a trailing twelve months EPS of $18.35.

PE Ratio

M/I Homes has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.07 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 21%.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 2.5% and 34.7%, respectively.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.4%, now sitting on 4.18B for the twelve trailing months.

4. Heritage Insurance Holdings (HRTG)

13.9% sales growth and 27.22% return on equity

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides personal and commercial residential insurance products. The company offers personal residential property insurance for single-family homeowners and condominium owners, and rental property insurance in the states of Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia; commercial residential insurance for properties in Florida, New Jersey, and New York; and licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as personal residential and wind-only property insurance. It also provides restoration, and emergency and recovery services; and property management, and reinsurance services. The company writes personal line policies through a network of retail independent agents, wholesale agents, and a partnership with a direct agency, as well as indirectly to approximately 1,500 retail locations through eight wholesale agency relationships; and personal and commercial insurance policies through a network of approximately 70 independent agencies. Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Heritage Insurance Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.96.

PE Ratio

Heritage Insurance Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.84 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 27.22%.

5. Euronet Worldwide (EEFT)

7.8% sales growth and 21.82% return on equity

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. provides payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, retailers, service providers, and individual consumers worldwide. It operates through three segments: Electronic Fund Transfer Processing, epay, and Money Transfer. The Electronic Fund Transfer Processing segment provides electronic payment solutions, including automated teller machine (ATM) cash withdrawal and deposit services, ATM network participation, outsourced ATM and point-of-sale (POS) management solutions, credit and debit and prepaid card outsourcing, card issuing, and merchant acquiring services. It also offers ATM and POS currency conversion, ATM surcharge, advertising, customer relationship management, mobile top-up, bill payment, fraud management, foreign remittance and cardless payout, banknote recycling, and tax-refund services; and integrated electronic financial transaction software solutions for electronic payment and transaction delivery systems. The epay segment distributes and processes prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products; and provides payment processing services for various prepaid products, cards, and services, as well as vouchers and physical gift fulfillment, and gift card distribution and processing services. This segment operates a network of approximately 821,000 POS terminals. The Money Transfer segment offers consumer-to-consumer and account-to-account money transfer, customers bill payment, check cashing, foreign currency exchange, mobile top-up, and cash management and foreign currency risk management services, as well as payment alternatives, such as money orders and prepaid debit cards. The company was formerly known as Euronet Services, Inc. and changed its name to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. in August 2001. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Euronet Worldwide has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.72.

PE Ratio

Euronet Worldwide has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.87 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 21.82%.

Moving Average

Euronet Worldwide’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $102.43 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $103.56.

6. First Business Financial Services (FBIZ)

7.8% sales growth and 13.5% return on equity

First Business Financial Services, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Business Bank that provides commercial banking products and services for small and medium-sized businesses, business owners, executives, professionals, and high net worth individuals in Wisconsin, Kansas, and Missouri. The company offers real estate lending, commercial and industrial lending, asset-based lending, accounts receivable financing, equipment financing loans and leases, floorplan financing, vendor financing, small business administration lending and servicing, treasury management solutions, and company retirement services. It also provides private wealth management for individuals, including creating and executing asset allocation strategies, trust and estate administration, financial planning, investment management, and access to brokerage and custody-only services. In addition, the company offers bank consulting consisting of investment portfolio administrative and asset liability management services, and commercial deposit accounts. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.57.

PE Ratio

First Business Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.93 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 13.5%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for First Business Financial Services is 6655 which is 59.61% below its average volume of 16479.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 1.7% and 8.7%, respectively.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

First Business Financial Services’s stock is valued at $45.37 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $47.23 and way higher than its 52-week low of $28.36.

7. Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)

6.2% sales growth and 3.7% return on equity

Agree Realty Corporation is a publicly traded real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and development of properties net leased to industry-leading retail tenants. As of June 30, 2020, the Company owned and operated a portfolio of 936 properties, located in 46 states and containing approximately 18.4 million square feet of gross leasable area. The common stock of Agree Realty Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADC".

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.79.

PE Ratio

Agree Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 42.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $42.7 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 3.7%.

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