(VIANEWS) – Camtek Ltd. (CAMT), Ryder System (R), Goosehead Insurance (GSHD) 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. Camtek Ltd. (CAMT)
29.3% sales growth and 20.32% return on equity
Camtek Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells inspection and metrology equipment for the advanced interconnect packaging, memory, complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensors, micro-electro mechanical systems, radio frequency, and other segments of the semiconductor industry. It provides inspection and metrology systems, including Eagle-i, a system that delivers 2D inspection and metrology capabilities; Eagle-AP, which addresses the advanced packaging market using software and hardware technologies that deliver superior 2D and 3D inspection and metrology capabilities on the same platform; and Golden Eagle, a panel inspection and metrology system to support fanout wafer level packaging applications. The company sells its products in the Asia Pacific, the United States, and Europe. Camtek Ltd. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Camtek Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.79.
PE Ratio
Camtek Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 73.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $73.88 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%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Camtek Ltd.’s stock is valued at $132.25 at 01:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $134.82 and way above its 52-week low of $33.35.
2. Ryder System (R)
15.6% sales growth and 11.56% return on equity
Ryder System, Inc. operates as a logistics and transportation company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Fleet Management Solutions (FMS), Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), and Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS). The FMS segment offers full-service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options; commercial vehicle rental services; and contract or transactional maintenance services of trucks, tractors, and trailers; access to diesel fuel; and fuel planning and tax reporting, cards, and monitoring services, and centralized billing, as well as sells used vehicles through its retail sales centers and www.ryder.com/used-trucks website, as well as digital and technology support services. The DTS segment offers equipment, maintenance, drivers, administrative, and additional services, as well as routing and scheduling, fleet sizing, safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and technology and communication systems support services. The SCS segment comprises distribution management services, such as designing and managing customer's distribution network and facilities; coordinating warehousing and transportation for inbound and outbound material flows; handling import and export for international shipments; coordinating just-in-time replenishment of component parts to manufacturing and final assembly; and offering shipments to customer distribution centers or end customer delivery points, as well as other value added services, such as light assembly of components. This segment also offers transportation management and brokerage services, such as shipment optimization, load scheduling, and delivery confirmation services; knowledge-based professional services; and e-commerce and last mile services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ryder System has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.67.
PE Ratio
Ryder System has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.96. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.96 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 11.56%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 17, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.31%.
3. Goosehead Insurance (GSHD)
14.5% sales growth and 2277.13% return on equity
Goosehead Insurance, Inc. operates as a holding company for Goosehead Financial, LLC that provides personal lines insurance agency services in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Corporate Channel and Franchise Channel. It offers homeowner's, automotive, dwelling property, flood, wind, earthquake, excess liability or umbrella, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, general liability, property, and life insurance products and services. As of December 31, 2020, the company had 1,468 total franchises. Goosehead Insurance, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Westlake, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Goosehead Insurance has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.6.
PE Ratio
Goosehead Insurance has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 104.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $104.33 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 2277.13%.
4. Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)
11.5% sales growth and 8.27% return on equity
Artesian Resources Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides water, wastewater, and other services in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The company distributes and sells water to residential, commercial, industrial, governmental, municipal, and utility customers, as well as for public and private fire protection in the states of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania; and offers wastewater collection, treatment infrastructure, and wastewater services to customers in Delaware. It also provides contract water and wastewater services; water, sewer, and internal service line protection plans; and wastewater management services, as well as design, construction, and engineering services. In addition, the company offers services to other water utilities, including operations and billing functions; owns real estate properties, including land for office buildings, a water treatment plant, and wastewater facility; and provides design, installation, maintenance, and repair services related to existing or proposed storm water management systems. As of December 31, 2021, it served approximately 91,700 customers in Delaware, 2,500 customers in Maryland, and 40 customers in Pennsylvania through 1,368 miles of transmission and distribution mains. Artesian Resources Corporation was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Artesian Resources Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.71.
PE Ratio
Artesian Resources Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.88 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 8.27%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Artesian Resources Corporation’s stock is valued at $37.41 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $49.73 and way above its 52-week low of $33.34.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.18 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.16%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.1%, now sitting on 100.91M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Artesian Resources Corporation’s sales growth is 6.9% for the ongoing quarter and 11.5% for the next.
5. Portland General Electric Co (POR)
10.9% sales growth and 8% return on equity
Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon. The company operates seven thermal plants; seven hydroelectric plants; and two wind farms. As of December 31, 2019, it owned an electric transmission system consisting of 1,264 circuit miles, including 287 circuit miles of 500 kilovolt line, 423 circuit miles of 230 kilovolt line, and 554 miles of 115 kilovolt line. The company has 27,755 circuit miles of distribution lines. It also purchases and sells wholesale natural gas in the United States and Canada. The company serves approximately 895,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 51 cities. Portland General Electric Company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Portland General Electric Co has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.6.
PE Ratio
Portland General Electric Co has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.38 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%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Portland General Electric Co is 180585 which is 81.36% below its average volume of 969144.
6. Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP)
9.3% sales growth and 9.31% return on equity
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as the bank holding company for Pinnacle Bank that provides various banking products and services in the United States. The company accepts various deposits, including savings, checking, noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing checking, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts. Its loan products include commercial loans, such as equipment and working capital loans; commercial real estate loans comprising investment properties and business loans secured by real estate; and loans to individuals consisting of secured and unsecured installment and term loans, lines of credit, residential first mortgage loans, and home equity loans and lines of credit, as well as provides credit cards for consumers and businesses. The company also offers various securities and other financial products; investment products; brokerage and investment advisory programs; and fiduciary and investment management services, such as personal trust, endowments, foundations, individual retirement accounts, pensions, and custody. In addition, it provides insurance agency services primarily in the property and casualty area; merger and acquisition advisory services; and private debt, equity and mezzanine, and other middle-market advisory services. Further, the company offers treasury management, telephone and online banking, mobile banking, debit cards, direct deposit and remote deposit capture, mobile deposit option, automated teller machine, and cash management services. It serves individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, and professional entities. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 114 offices, including 48 in Tennessee, 36 in North Carolina, 20 in South Carolina, 9 in Virginia, and 1 in Georgia. Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pinnacle Financial Partners has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.95.
PE Ratio
Pinnacle Financial Partners has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.93 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 9.31%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 36.6% and positive 5.3% for the next.
Sales Growth
Pinnacle Financial Partners’s sales growth is 5% for the present quarter and 9.3% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 2.8%, now sitting on 1.61B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Pinnacle Financial Partners’s stock is valued at $82.88 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $92.33 and way above its 52-week low of $59.06.
