(VIANEWS) – Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF), Rogers Communication (RCI) 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. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX)
83.2% sales growth and 35.89% return on equity
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing and commercializing therapies for people with rare debilitating, chronic neuromuscular, and neurological diseases in the United States. It offers Firdapse, an amifampridine phosphate tablets for the treatment of patients with lambert-eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS); and Ruzurgi for the treatment of pediatric LEMS patients. The company develops Firdapse for the treatment of MuSK antibody positive myasthenia gravis and spinal muscular atrophy type. It has license agreements with BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.; and collaboration and license agreement with Endo Ventures Limited for the development and commercialization of generic Sabril tablets. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Coral Gables, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.81.
PE Ratio
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.28 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 35.89%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 98.1%, now sitting on 256.48M for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals’s EBITDA is 34.69.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is 188242 which is 90.55% below its average volume of 1993460.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 110% and 125%, respectively.
2. Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF)
43.6% sales growth and 5.74% return on equity
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida operates as the bank holding company for Seacoast National Bank that provides financial services to retail and commercial customers in Florida. It offers commercial and retail banking, wealth management, and mortgage services; and brokerage and annuity services. The company offers noninterest and interest-bearing demand deposit, money market, savings, and customer sweep accounts; time certificates of deposit; construction and land development, commercial and residential real estate, and commercial and financial loans; and consumer loans, including installment loans and revolving lines, as well as loans for automobiles, boats, and personal or family purposes. As of December 31, 2021, it had 54 branch and commercial lending offices. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Stuart, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.49.
PE Ratio
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.83 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 5.74%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 13, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.72 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.35%.
Sales Growth
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida’s sales growth is 57.1% for the present quarter and 43.6% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 1.9% and positive 8.5% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 43%, now sitting on 442.73M for the twelve trailing months.
3. Rogers Communication (RCI)
36.6% sales growth and 16.76% return on equity
Rogers Communications Inc. operates as a communications and media company in North America. It operates through three segments: Wireless, Cable, and Media. The company offers mobile Internet access, wireless voice and enhanced voice, device financing, device protection, global voice and data roaming, wireless home phone, bridging landline, machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, and advanced wireless solutions for businesses, as well as device shipping services; and postpaid and prepaid services under the Rogers, Fido, and chatr brands. It also provides internet and WiFi services; and smart home monitoring services, such as monitoring, security, automation, energy efficiency, and smart control through a smartphone app. In addition, the company offers local and network TV; on-demand television; cloud-based digital video recorders; voice-activated remote controls, and integrated apps; personal video recorders; linear and time-shifted programming; digital specialty channels; 4K television programming; and seasonal games through television, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other streaming devices, as well as operates Ignite TV and Ignite TV app. Further, it provides residential and small business local telephony services; calling features, such as voicemail, call waiting, and long distance; voice, data networking, Internet protocol, and Ethernet services; private networking, Internet, IP voice, and cloud solutions; optical wave and multi-protocol label switching services; information technology (IT) and network technologies; cable access network services; and telecommunications technical consulting services. Additionally, the company owns Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre event venue; and operates Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, Citytv, OMNI, FX (Canada), FXX (Canada), and OLN television networks, as well as 54 AM and FM radio stations. Rogers Communications Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.67.
PE Ratio
Rogers Communication has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.68 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 16.76%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 7, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.49 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.28%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Rogers Communication’s EBITDA is 3.37.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Rogers Communication is 58406 which is 80.92% below its average volume of 306145.
4. STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST (STWD)
34.6% sales growth and 10.47% return on equity
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Commercial and Residential Lending, Infrastructure Lending, Property, and Investing and Servicing segments. The Commercial and Residential Lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages commercial first mortgages, non-agency residential mortgages, subordinated mortgages, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and residential mortgage-backed securities, as well as other real estate and real estate-related debt investments, include distressed or non-performing loans. The Infrastructure lending segment originates, acquires, finances, and manages infrastructure debt investments. The Property segment engages primarily in acquiring and managing equity interests in stabilized commercial real estate properties, such as multifamily properties and commercial properties subject to net leases, that are held for investment. The Investing and Servicing segment manages and works out problem assets; acquires and manages unrated, investment grade, and non-investment grade rated CMBS comprising subordinated interests of securitization and re-securitization transactions; originates conduit loans for the primary purpose of selling these loans into securitization transactions; and acquires commercial real estate assets that include properties acquired from CMBS trusts. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. Starwood Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.88.
PE Ratio
STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.22 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 10.47%.
5. Everest Re Group, Ltd. (RE)
15.3% sales growth and 7.16% return on equity
Everest Re Group, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides reinsurance and insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, and internationally. The company operates through Reinsurance Operations and Insurance Operations segments. The Reinsurance Operations segment writes property and casualty reinsurance; and specialty lines of business through reinsurance brokers, as well as directly with ceding companies in the United States, Bermuda, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The Insurance Operations segment writes property and casualty insurance directly, as well as through brokers, surplus lines brokers, and general agents in Bermuda, Canada, Europe, South America, Canada, Chile, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands. The company also provides treaty and facultative reinsurance products; admitted and non-admitted insurance products; and property and casualty reinsurance and insurance coverages, including marine, aviation, surety, errors and omissions liability, directors' and officers' liability, medical malpractice, mortgage reinsurance, other specialty lines, accident and health, and workers' compensation products. In addition, it offers commercial property and casualty insurance products through wholesale and retail brokers, surplus lines brokers, and program administrators. Everest Re Group, Ltd. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Everest Re Group, Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $16.94.
PE Ratio
Everest Re Group, Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.07 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 7.16%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Everest Re Group, Ltd.’s stock is valued at $339.97 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $395.00 and way above its 52-week low of $244.58.
Sales Growth
Everest Re Group, Ltd.’s sales growth is 14.4% for the ongoing quarter and 15.3% for the next.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 6.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.91%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 16.5% and 246.4%, respectively.
6. EastGroup Properties (EGP)
12.9% sales growth and 9.02% return on equity
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 15,000 to 70,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. EastGroup's portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 45.7 million square feet.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.75.
PE Ratio
EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 44.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $44.01 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 9.02%.
Moving Average
EastGroup Properties’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $166.73 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $159.45.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for EastGroup Properties is 737896 which is 188.13% above its average volume of 256095.
7. Ducommun Incorporated (DCO)
6.6% sales growth and 5.1% return on equity
Ducommun Incorporated provides engineering and manufacturing products and services primarily to the aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and other industries in the United States. It operates through two segments, Electronic Systems and Structural Systems. The Electronic Systems segment provides cable assemblies and interconnect systems; printed circuit board assemblies; higher-level electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical components and assemblies, as well as lightning diversion systems; and radar enclosures, aircraft avionics racks, shipboard communications and control enclosures, shipboard communications and control enclosures, wire harnesses, surge suppressors, conformal shields, and other assemblies. It also supplies engineered products, including illuminated pushbutton switches and panels for aviation and test systems; microwave and millimeter switches and filters for radio frequency systems and test instrumentation; and motors and resolvers for motion control. In addition, this segment provides engineering expertise for aerospace system design, development, integration, and testing. The Structural Systems segment designs, engineers, and manufactures contoured aluminum, titanium, and Inconel aero structure components; structural assembly products, such as winglets, engine components, and fuselage structural panels; and metal and composite bonded structures and assemblies comprising aircraft wing spoilers, large fuselage skins, rotor blades on rotary-wing aircraft and components, flight control surfaces, engine components, and ammunition handling systems. It serves commercial aircraft, military fixed-wing aircraft, military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft, and space programs, as well as industrial, medical, and other end-use markets. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ducommun Incorporated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.04.
PE Ratio
Ducommun Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.49 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 5.1%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 23.7% and a negative 34.4%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Ducommun Incorporated’s sales growth is 9.6% for the ongoing quarter and 6.6% for the next.
Moving Average
Ducommun Incorporated’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $46.67 and way under its 200-day moving average of $49.20.
