(VIANEWS) – Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC), Randgold (GOLD) 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. Asbury Automotive Group (ABG)
19.3% sales growth and 19.6% return on equity
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and vehicle repair and maintenance services, replacement parts, and collision repair services. The company also provides finance and insurance products, including arranging vehicle financing through third parties; and aftermarket products, such as extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection debt cancellation, prepaid maintenance, and credit life and disability insurance. As of December 31, 2019, the company owned and operated 107 new vehicle franchises representing 31 brands of automobiles at 88 dealership locations; and 25 collision centers in the United States. Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Asbury Automotive Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $28.74.
PE Ratio
Asbury Automotive Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.49 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 19.6%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Asbury Automotive Group’s stock is valued at $215.12 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $256.39 and way above its 52-week low of $178.40.
2. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC)
18.1% sales growth and 20.44% return on equity
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation provides credit and related financial services and products to customers the United States. It operates in two segments, Credit as a Service, and Auto Finance. The Credit as a Service segment originates a range of consumer loan products, such as private label and general purpose credit cards originated by lenders through various channels, including retail and healthcare, direct mail solicitation, digital marketing, and partnerships with third parties; and offers credit to their customers for the purchase of various goods and services, including consumer electronics, furniture, elective medical procedures, healthcare, educational services, and home-improvements by partnering with retailers and service providers. In addition, it offers loan servicing, such as risk management and customer service outsourcing for third parties; and engages in testing and investment activities in consumer finance technology platforms. The Auto Finance segment purchases and/or services loans secured by automobiles from or for a pre-qualified network of independent automotive dealers and automotive finance companies in the buy-here, pay-here, and used car business. This segment also provides floor plan financing and installment lending products. Further, the company invests in and services portfolios of credit card receivables. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.24.
PE Ratio
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.76 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 20.44%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Atlanticus Holdings Corporation is 6426 which is 47.14% below its average volume of 12157.
Moving Average
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $31.93 and way below its 200-day moving average of $33.73.
3. Randgold (GOLD)
10.3% sales growth and 6.17% return on equity
Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the exploration, mine development, production, and sale of gold and copper properties in Canada and internationally. The company also explores and sells silver and energy materials. It has ownership interests in producing gold mines located in Argentina, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Mali, Tanzania, and the United States. The company also has ownership interests in producing copper mines located in Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Zambia; and various other projects located in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Barrick Gold Corporation was founded in 1983 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Randgold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.72.
PE Ratio
Randgold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.83 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 6.17%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Randgold’s stock is valued at $17.88 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $20.75 and way above its 52-week low of $13.76.
Sales Growth
Randgold’s sales growth is 5.9% for the present quarter and 10.3% for the next.
4. NBT Bancorp (NBTB)
9.6% sales growth and 9.14% return on equity
NBT Bancorp Inc., a financial holding company, provides commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services. Its deposit products include demand deposit, savings, negotiable order of withdrawal, money market deposit, and certificate of deposit accounts. The company's loan portfolio comprises commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, agricultural, and commercial construction loans; indirect and direct consumer, home equity, mortgages, business banking loans, and commercial loans; and residential real estate loans. It also provides trust and investment services; financial planning and life insurance services; and retirement plan consulting and recordkeeping services. In addition, the company offers insurance products comprising personal property and casualty, business liability, and commercial insurance, as well as other products and services through 24-hour online, mobile, and telephone channels that enable customers to check balances, make deposits, transfer funds, pay bills, access statements, apply for loans, and access various other products and services. As of December 31, 2020, it had 141 branches and 176 ATMs in New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. NBT Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Norwich, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NBT Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.65.
PE Ratio
NBT Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.83 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 9.14%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.3%, now sitting on 490.37M for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 23.9% and a negative 10%, respectively.
Moving Average
NBT Bancorp’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $34.75 and under its 200-day moving average of $35.44.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 29, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.28 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.49%.
5. MiMedx Group (MDXG)
9.5% sales growth and 62.09% return on equity
MiMedx Group, Inc. develops and distributes placental tissue allografts for various sectors of healthcare. It processes the human placental tissues utilizing its patented and proprietary PURION process to produce allografts. The company's patented and proprietary processing method employs aseptic processing techniques in addition to terminal sterilization. Its products include EpiFix, a semi-permeable protective barrier membrane product used for the treatment of chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers, and burns; AmnioFix, a semi-permeable protective barrier membrane product for the treatment of wounds related to surgical procedures; EpiCord and AmnioCord that are dehydrated human umbilical cord allografts intended for homologous applications; and AmnioFill that consists of particles of connective tissue matrix derived from placental disc and placental membranes. The company's products have applications primarily in the areas of wound care, burn, surgical, and non-operative sports medicine sectors of healthcare. It also sells allografts for dental applications on an original equipment manufacturer basis. The company sells its products through direct sales force and independent sales agents, as well as through independent distributors primarily in the United States. MiMedx Group, Inc. is headquartered in Marietta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MiMedx Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.43.
PE Ratio
MiMedx Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.37 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 62.09%.
6. H&E Equipment Services (HEES)
8.7% sales growth and 36.2% return on equity
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. operates as an integrated equipment services company. The company operates in five segments: Equipment Rentals, Used Equipment Sales, New Equipment Sales, Parts Sales, and Repair and Maintenance Services. The Equipment Rentals segment provides construction and industrial equipment for rent on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. The Used Equipment Sales segment sells used equipment from its rental fleet, as well as inventoried equipment that are acquired through trade-ins from equipment customers. The New Equipment Sales segment sells new construction equipment through a professional sales force. The Parts Sales segment sells parts for the equipment customers, as well as offers for its rental fleet. The Repair and Maintenance Services segment provides maintenance and repair services to its rental fleet and equipment customers, as well as offers ongoing preventative maintenance services to industrial customers. It also provides ancillary equipment support activities, including transportation, hauling, parts shipping, and loss damage waivers. The company's rental fleet consists of aerial work platforms, cranes, earthmoving and material handling equipment, and other general and specialty lines. It serves industrial and commercial companies, construction contractors, manufacturers, public utilities, municipalities, maintenance contractors, and various other industrial account customers. H&E Equipment Services, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, H&E Equipment Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.66.
PE Ratio
H&E Equipment Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.54 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 36.2%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.3%, now sitting on 1.47B for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Feb 22, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.75%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
H&E Equipment Services’s stock is valued at $63.08 at 01:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $66.18 and way higher than its 52-week low of $32.33.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for H&E Equipment Services is 160298 which is 27.09% below its average volume of 219865.
7. Principal Financial Group (PFG)
8.3% sales growth and 6.24% return on equity
Principal Financial Group, Inc. provides retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and institutional clients worldwide. The company operates through Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection segments. The Retirement and Income Solutions segment provides retirement, and related financial products and services. It offers products and services for defined contribution plans, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, defined benefit plans, nonqualified executive benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans, equity compensation, and pension risk transfer services; individual retirement accounts; investment only products; and mutual funds, individual variable annuities, registered index-linked annuities, and bank products, as well as trust and custody services. The Principal Asset Management segment provides equity, fixed income, real estate, and other alternative investments, as well as asset allocation, stable value management, and other structured investment strategies. It also offers pension accumulation products and services, mutual funds, asset management, income annuities, and life insurance accumulation products, as well as voluntary savings plans in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Asia, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Southeast Asia. The Benefits and Protection segment provides specialty benefits, such as group dental and vision insurance, group life insurance, and group and individual disability insurance, as well as administers group dental, disability, and vision benefits; and individual life insurance products comprising universal, variable universal, indexed universal, and term life insurance products. It also offers insurance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and their owners, as well as employees. Principal Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 1879 and is based in Des Moines, Iowa.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Principal Financial Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.55.
PE Ratio
Principal Financial Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.3 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 6.24%.
Moving Average
Principal Financial Group’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $81.43 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $77.13.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 11, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.76 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.43%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Principal Financial Group’s stock is valued at $79.82 at 01:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $86.79 and way higher than its 52-week low of $65.17.
