(VIANEWS) – Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Civista Bancshares (CIVB), Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB) 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. Cameco Corporation (CCJ)
38.9% sales growth and 3.1% return on equity
Cameco Corporation produces and sells uranium. It operates in two segments, Uranium and Fuel Services. The Uranium segment is involved in the exploration for, mining, and milling, as well as purchase and sale of uranium concentrate. The Fuel Services segment engages in the refining, conversion, and fabrication of uranium concentrate, as well as the purchase and sale of conversion services. This segment also produces fuel bundles or reactor components for CANDU reactors. The company sells its uranium and fuel services to nuclear utilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Cameco Corporation was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cameco Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.28.
PE Ratio
Cameco Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 96.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $96.61 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%.
2. Civista Bancshares (CIVB)
26.7% sales growth and 12.99% return on equity
Civista Bancshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for Civista Bank that provides community banking services. The company collects a range of customer deposits; and offers commercial, commercial and residential real estate mortgage, real estate construction, and consumer loans, as well as letters of credit. It also purchases securities; and provides trust and third party insurance services. The company operates branch banking offices in Ohio communities, including Sandusky, Norwalk, Berlin Heights, Huron, Port Clinton, Castalia, New Washington, Shelby, Willard, Greenwich, Plymouth, Shiloh, Akron, Dublin, Plain City, Urbana, Russells Point, West Liberty, Quincy, Dayton, and Beachwood; and Indiana communities comprising Lawrenceburg, Aurora, West Harrison, Milan, Osgood, and Versailles. It also operates loan production offices in Westlake, Ohio; and Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. The company was formerly known as First Citizens Banc Corp and changed its name to Civista Bancshares, Inc. in May 2015. Civista Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Civista Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.8.
PE Ratio
Civista Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.34 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 12.99%.
Moving Average
Civista Bancshares ‘s value is way under its 50-day moving average of $16.84 and way under its 200-day moving average of $20.74.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 42.2%, now sitting on 150.3M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Civista Bancshares is 16543 which is 52.06% below its average volume of 34508.
3. Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB)
12.5% sales growth and 9.57% return on equity
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for Berkshire Bank that provides various banking products and services. It offers various deposit accounts, including demand deposit, NOW, regular savings, money market savings, time certificates of deposit, and retirement deposit accounts; and loans, such as commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, consumer, and residential mortgage loans. The company also provides wealth management services comprising investment management, trust administration, and financial planning; and investment products, financial planning, and brokerage services. In addition, it offers electronic banking, commercial cash management, online banking, and mobile banking services; and debit cards and other electronic fee producing payment services to transaction account customers. Further, the company, through its subsidiary, Berkshire Insurance Group, Inc., provides personal and commercial property, and casualty insurance; employee benefits insurance; and life, health, and financial services insurance products. It serves personal, commercial, not- profit, and municipal deposit customers. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 130 full-service branches in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Central New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania. Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Berkshire Hills Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.23.
PE Ratio
Berkshire Hills Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.39 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 9.57%.
4. Aercap Holdings N.V. Ordinary Shares (AER)
11.9% sales growth and 11.12% return on equity
AerCap Holdings N.V., an aircraft leasing company, engages in the lease, financing, sale, and management of commercial aircraft and engines in China, the United States, Ireland, and internationally. The company offers aircraft asset management services, including remarketing aircraft; collecting rental and maintenance rent payments, monitoring aircraft maintenance, monitoring and enforcing contract compliance, and accepting delivery and redelivery of aircraft; and conducting ongoing lessee financial performance reviews. Its aircraft asset management services also comprise periodically inspecting the leased aircraft; coordinating technical modifications to aircraft to meet new lessee requirements; conducting restructuring negotiations in connection with lease defaults; repossessing aircraft; arranging and monitoring insurance coverage; registering and de-registering aircraft; arranging for aircraft and aircraft engine valuations; and providing market research services. The company also provides cash management services, including treasury services, such as the financing, refinancing, hedging, and ongoing cash management of vehicles; and administrative services comprising accounting and corporate secretarial services consisting of the preparation of budgets and financial statements. As of December 31, 2018, it had a portfolio of 1,421 owned, managed, or on order aircraft. AerCap Holdings N.V. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Aercap Holdings N.V. Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.29.
PE Ratio
Aercap Holdings N.V. Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.12 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 11.12%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Aercap Holdings N.V. Ordinary Shares is 668116 which is 55.43% below its average volume of 1499230.
5. Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM)
5.9% sales growth and 24.14% return on equity
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. offers fresh, natural, and organic food products in the United States. The company offers perishable product categories, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, floral and dairy, and dairy alternatives; and non-perishable product categories, such as grocery, vitamins and supplements, bulk items, frozen foods, beer and wine, and natural health and body care. As of January 2, 2022, it operated 374 stores in 23 states. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sprouts Farmers Market has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.33.
PE Ratio
Sprouts Farmers Market has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.68 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 24.14%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.6%, now sitting on 6.5B for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Sprouts Farmers Market’s EBITDA is 0.75.
6. Franklin Covey Company (FC)
5.1% sales growth and 21.57% return on equity
Franklin Covey Co. provides training and consulting services in the areas of execution, sales performance, productivity, customer loyalty, and educational improvement for organizations and individuals worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Direct Offices, International Licensees, and Education Practice. It also provides a suite of individual-effectiveness and leadership-development training and products. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Franklin Covey Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.3.
PE Ratio
Franklin Covey Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.28 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 21.57%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Franklin Covey Company’s stock is valued at $36.76 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $54.70 and higher than its 52-week low of $34.00.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Franklin Covey Company is 47087 which is 48.04% below its average volume of 90633.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Franklin Covey Company’s EBITDA is 1.69.
