(VIANEWS) – Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC), Peoples Bancorp (PEBO), Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR) 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. Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC)
70.6% sales growth and 7.29% return on equity
Capital Southwest Corporation is a business development company specializing in credit and private equity and venture capital investments in middle market companies, mezzanine, later stage, mature, late venture, emerging growth, buyouts, recapitalizations and growth capital investments. It does not invest in startups, publicly traded companies, real estate developments, project finance opportunities, oil and gas exploration businesses, troubled companies, turnarounds, and companies in which significant senior management is departing. In lower middle market, the firm typically invests in growth financing, bolt-on acquisitions, new platform acquisitions, refinancing, dividend recapitalizations, sponsor-led buyouts, and management buyouts situations. The investment structures are Unitranche debt, subordinated debt, senior debt, first and second lien debt, and preferred and common equity. The firm makes equity co-investments alongside debt investments, up to 20% of total check and only makes non-control investments. It prefers to invest in Industrial manufacturing and services, value-added distribution, healthcare products and services, business services, specialty chemicals, food and beverage, tech-enabled services and SaaS models. The firm seeks to invest in energy services and products, industrial technologies, and specialty chemicals and products. Within energy services and products, the firm seeks to invest in each segment of the industry, including upstream, midstream and downstream, excluding exploration and production with a focus on differentiated products and services, equipment and tool rental, consumable products, and drilling and completion chemicals. Within industrial technologies, it seeks to invest in automation and process controls, handling and packaging equipment, industrial filtration and fluid handling, measurement, monitoring and testing, professional tools, and sensors and instrumentation. Within and specialty chemicals and products, the firm seeks to invest in businesses that develop and manufacture highly differentiated chemicals and products including adhesives, coatings and sealants, catalysts and absorbents, cosmeceuticals, fine chemicals, flavors and fragrances, performance lubricants, polymers, plastics and composites, chemical dispensing and filtration equipment, professional and industrial trade consumables and tools, engineered solutions for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical installations, specified high performance materials for fire protection and oilfield applications. It may also invest in exceptional opportunities in building products. The firm seeks to invest in the United States. The firm seeks to make investments ranging from $5 to $25 million in securities. It seeks to make equity investments up to $5 million and debt investments between $5 million and $20 million and co-invest in transaction size upto $40 million. It prefers to invest in companies with revenues approaching above $10 million, profitable operations, historical growth rate of at least 15 percent per year. . Within the lower middle market, it seeks to invest in with less than $15 million in EBITDA and also opportunistically invests in the upper middle market, generally defined as companies with EBITDA in excess of $50 million. In addition to making direct investments, the firm allocates capital to syndicated first and second lien term loans in the upper middle market. Criteria for Upper Middle Market Syndicated 1st Lien is EBITDA Size more than $30 million, Closing Leverage greater than 4 times, investment hold size between $5 million and $7 million, investment yield greater than 6.5%. Criteria for Upper Middle Market Syndicated 2nd Lien is EBITDA Size more than $50 million, Closing Leverage greater than 6 times, investment hold size between $5 million and $7 million, investment yield greater than 9%. It prefers to take a majority and minority stake. The firm has the flexibility to hold investments for very long period in its portfolio companies. It may also invest through warrants. The firm prefers to take Board participation in its portfolio companies. Capital Southwest Corporation was founded on April 19, 1961 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Capital Southwest Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.37.
PE Ratio
Capital Southwest Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.98 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 7.29%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Capital Southwest Corporation is 322412 which is 16.92% above its average volume of 275743.
2. Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)
47.4% sales growth and 12.43% return on equity
Peoples Bancorp Inc. operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank that provides commercial and retail banking products and services. The company accepts various deposit products, including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and provides commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, construction, finance, residential real estate, and consumer indirect and direct loans, as well as home equity lines of credit and overdrafts. It also offers debit and automated teller machine (ATM) cards; safe deposit rental facilities; money orders and cashier's checks; and telephone, mobile, and Internet-based banking services. In addition, the company provides various life, health, and property and casualty insurance products; third-party insurance administration; insurance premium financing; commercial and technology equipment leasing; fiduciary and trust; underwriting, origination and servicing of equipment leases, and equipment financing agreements; and asset management and administration services, as well as employee benefit, retirement, and health care plan administration services. Further, it offers brokerage services through an unaffiliated registered broker-dealers; insurance premium finance lending and lease financing services; and credit cards to individuals and businesses, as well as provides merchant credit card transaction processing, and person-to-person payment processing services. The company operates through 135 financial service offices and ATMs, including 119 full-service branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Peoples Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1902 and is based in Marietta, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.6.
PE Ratio
Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.01 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 12.43%.
3. Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR)
47.2% sales growth and 16.87% return on equity
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. operates as an automated electronic broker worldwide. The company specializes in routing, executing, and processing trades in stocks, options, futures, foreign exchange instruments, bonds, mutual funds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), metals, and cryptocurrencies. It also custodies and services accounts for hedge and mutual funds, ETFs, registered investment advisors, proprietary trading groups, introducing brokers, and individual investors. In addition, it offers custody, prime brokerage, securities, and margin lending services. The company serves institutional and individual customers through approximately 150 electronic exchanges and market centers. Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Interactive Brokers Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.84.
PE Ratio
Interactive Brokers Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.92 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 16.87%.
4. Brookline Bancorp (BRKL)
33.6% sales growth and 11.04% return on equity
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for the Brookline Bank that provide commercial, business, and retail banking services to corporate, municipal, and retail customers in the United States. Its deposit products include demand checking, NOW, money market, and savings accounts. The company's loan portfolio primarily comprises first mortgage loans secured by commercial, multi-family, and residential real estate properties; loans to business entities comprising commercial lines of credit; loans to condominium associations; loans and leases used to finance equipment for small businesses; financing for construction and development projects; and home equity and other consumer loans. It also provides term loans, letters of credit, foreign exchange, cash management, investment advisory, and online and mobile banking services, as well as invests in debt and equity securities. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 50 full-service banking offices in greater Boston, Massachusetts, and greater Providence, Rhode Island. Brookline Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.43.
PE Ratio
Brookline Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.34 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 11.04%.
5. American Express (AXP)
14.7% sales growth and 32.05% return on equity
American Express Company, together with its subsidiaries, provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel-related services worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Global Consumer Services Group, Global Commercial Services, and Global Merchant and Network Services. Its products and services include payment and financing products; network services; accounts payable expense management products and services; and travel and lifestyle services. The company's products and services also comprise merchant acquisition and processing, servicing and settlement, point-of-sale marketing, and information products and services for merchants; and fraud prevention services, as well as the design and operation of customer loyalty programs. It sells its products and services to consumers, small businesses, mid-sized companies, and large corporations through mobile and online applications, third-party vendors and business partners, direct mail, telephone, in-house sales teams, and direct response advertising. American Express Company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Express has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.86.
PE Ratio
American Express has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.69. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.69 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 32.05%.
Previous days news about American Express(AXP)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 17 April, "We also move on from Finance earnings report into the vast reporting universe this week: Netflix (NFLX Quick QuoteNFLX – Free Report) is out tomorrow after the close, Tesla (TSLA Quick QuoteTSLA – Free Report) is Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ Quick QuoteJNJ – Free Report) and Procter & Gamble (PG Quick QuotePG – Free Report) report this week as well, as does American Express (AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Monday, 17 April, "Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for American Express this time around. "
- Q1 earnings preview: american express and discover financial. According to Zacks on Monday, 17 April, "This week, several big-time names in the Zacks Finance sector, Discover Financial Services (DFS Quick QuoteDFS – Free Report) and American Express (AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) , will deliver their quarterly results. ", "And this week, we’ll hear from Discover Financial Services (DFS Quick QuoteDFS – Free Report) and American Express (AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 18 April, "Via Berkshire Hathaway, the "Oracle of Omaha" is a top holder of some of America’s leading companies, including Apple ((AAPL Quick QuoteAAPL – Free Report) ), Bank of America ((BAC Quick QuoteBAC – Free Report) ), Chevron ((CVX Quick QuoteCVX – Free Report) ), Coca-Cola ((KO Quick QuoteKO – Free Report) ), and American Express ((AXP Quick QuoteAXP – Free Report) ). "
6. Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875% (ELA)
14% sales growth and 44.23% return on equity
Envela Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, primarily buys and sells jewelry and bullion products to individual consumers, dealers, Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, school districts, and other organizations in the United States. It offers jewelry and fine-watch products, including bridal jewelry, fashion jewelry, custom-made jewelry, diamonds, and other gemstones, as well as watches and jewelry components. The company also buys and sells various forms of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium products, including United States and other government coins, private mint medallions, art bars, and trade unit bars; and numismatic items, such as rare coins, currency, medals, tokens, and other collectibles, as well as provides jewelry and watches repair services. In addition, it offers end-of-life electronics recycling services; disposal transportation and product tracking services; IT-asset disposition services, including compliance and data sanitization services; and services to companies in the areas of software upgrades, and hardware or networking capabilities, as well as moving to cloud services. As of December 31, 2021, Envela Corporation marketed its products and services through six retail locations under the Dallas Gold & Silver Exchange name; and one retail location under the Charleston Gold & Diamond Exchange name, as well as through cgdeinc.com, dgse.com, echoenvironmental.com, ITADUSA.com, availrecovery.com, and teladvance.com e-commerce sites. The company was formerly known as DGSE Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Envela Corporation in December 2019. Envela Corporation was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875% has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.59.
PE Ratio
Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875% has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.88 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 44.23%.
Moving Average
Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875%’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $7.01 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $6.32.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 60% and a negative 42.9%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Entergy Louisiana, LLC First Mortgage Bonds, 5.875%’s sales growth is negative 10.5% for the present quarter and 14% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.6%, now sitting on 182.69M for the twelve trailing months.
7. Euronet Worldwide (EEFT)
9.9% sales growth and 18.46% return on equity
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. provides payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, agents, retailers, merchants, content providers, and individual consumers worldwide. The company's 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 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, as well as delivers non-cash products. This segment operates a network of 42,713 ATMs and approximately 438,000 POS terminals. Its epay segment distributes and processed 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 775,000 POS terminals. The company's 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. This segment operates a network of approximately 510,000 money transfer locations. 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 $4.52.
PE Ratio
Euronet Worldwide has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.76 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 18.46%.
8. MGP Ingredients (MGPI)
8.4% sales growth and 15.67% return on equity
MGP Ingredients, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies distilled spirits, and specialty wheat proteins and starch food ingredients. It operates through two segments, Distillery Products and Ingredient Solutions. The Distillery Products segment provides food grade alcohol for beverage applications that include bourbon and rye whiskeys, as well as grain neutral spirits, including vodka and gin; and food grade industrial alcohol, which is used as an ingredient in foods, personal care products, cleaning solutions, pharmaceuticals, and various other products. This segment also provides fuel grade alcohol for blending with gasoline; distillers feed and related co-products, such as distillers feed and corn oil; and warehouse services, including barrel put away, storage, and retrieval services, as well as blending services. The Ingredient Solutions segment provides specialty wheat starches for food applications under the Fibersym Resistant Starch, FiberRite RW Resistant Starch, Pregel Instant Starch, and Midsol Cook-up Starch names; specialty wheat proteins for food applications under the Arise and Proterra names; gluten free textured pea proteins; commodity wheat starch for food and non-food applications; and commodity wheat proteins. The company sells its products directly or through distributors to manufacturers and processors of finished packaged goods or to bakeries primarily in the United States, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, and Canada. MGP Ingredients, Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MGP Ingredients has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.92.
PE Ratio
MGP Ingredients has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.35 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 15.67%.
Sales Growth
MGP Ingredients’s sales growth is 0.1% for the current quarter and 8.4% for the next.
Moving Average
MGP Ingredients’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $96.40 and below its 200-day moving average of $105.09.
