(VIANEWS) – Coda Octopus Group (CODA), Ceragon Networks Ltd. (CRNT), Patrick Industries (PATK) 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. Coda Octopus Group (CODA)
57.7% sales growth and 5.56% return on equity
Coda Octopus Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, sells, and rentals underwater technologies and equipment for real time 3D imaging, mapping, defense, and survey applications in the United States of America and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Marine Engineering Business and Marine Technology Business. It sells technology solutions to the subsea and underwater markets. The company's solutions include geophysical systems, a geophysical data acquisition systems, processing, and analysis software that are used primarily by survey companies, offshore renewable companies, research institutions, and salvage companies; GNSS-aided navigation systems (attitude and positioning systems); Real time volumetric imaging sonar; and diver augmented vision display system. It offers CodaOctopus GeoSurvey products, such as hardware and software solutions for field acquisition of sidescan sonar and sub-bottom profiler; and CodaOctopus DA4G productivity suite of software that automates the tasks of analyzing, annotating, and mosaicing complex data sets. It markets its products under the CodaOctopus brand name. Coda Octopus Group, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coda Octopus Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.24.
PE Ratio
Coda Octopus Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.92 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 5.56%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Coda Octopus Group’s stock is valued at $5.98 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $9.33 and way higher than its 52-week low of $5.21.
Moving Average
Coda Octopus Group’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $6.50 and below its 200-day moving average of $6.19.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Coda Octopus Group is 14631 which is 2.78% below its average volume of 15050.
2. Ceragon Networks Ltd. (CRNT)
17.6% sales growth and 3.61% return on equity
Ceragon Networks Ltd. provides wireless backhaul solutions that enable cellular operators and other wireless service providers to deliver voice and data services. Its wireless backhaul solutions use microwave and millimeter wave technology to transfer telecommunication traffic between base stations, small/distributed cells, and the core of the service provider's network. The company also offers wireless fronthaul solutions that use microwave technology for ultra-high speed, ultra-low latency communication for wireless 5G and 4G base stations. In addition, it provides IP-20 all-outdoor solutions, such as IP-20C, IP-20C-HP, IP-20S, IP-20E, and IP-20V; IP-20 split-mount/all-indoor solutions comprising IP-20N/IP-20A, IP-20F, and IP-20G; and IP-50 disaggregated solutions, including IP-50E, IP-50C, IP-50S, and IP-50FX for various short-haul, long-haul, fronthaul, and enterprise access applications. Further, the company offers network management system; and network and radio planning, site survey, solutions development, installation, network auditing and optimization, maintenance, training, and other services. It provides its services to smart-phone applications, such as internet browsing, social networking, image sharing, music, and video applications; oil and gas companies; public safety organizations; business and public institutions; broadcasters; energy utilities; and private communications networks. The company sells its products through direct sales, original equipment manufacturers, resellers, distributors, and system integrators. It operates in North America, Europe, Africa, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, India, and Latin America. The company was formerly known as Giganet Ltd. and changed its name to Ceragon Networks Ltd. in September 2000. Ceragon Networks Ltd. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
PE Ratio
Ceragon Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.9 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 3.61%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 200% and 125%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Ceragon Networks Ltd.’s sales growth is 11.6% for the current quarter and 17.6% for the next.
3. Patrick Industries (PATK)
16.6% sales growth and 14.58% return on equity
Patrick Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes components, building products, and materials for the recreational vehicle, marine, manufactured housing, and industrial markets in the United States, China, and Canada. Its Manufacturing segment manufactures and sells furniture, shelving, wall, countertop, and cabinet product; cabinet door, fiberglass bath fixture, and tile system; hardwood furniture, vinyl printing, amplifiers, tower speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers; solid surface, granite, and quartz countertop fabrication; aluminum product; fiberglass and plastic components; RV painting; decorative vinyl and paper laminated panels; softwoods lumber; custom cabinet; polymer-based flooring product; dash panels; and other products. This segment also provides wrapped vinyl, paper, and hardwood profile moulding; interior passage doors; air handling products; slide-out trim and fascia; treated, untreated, and laminated plywood; fiberglass and plastic helm systems and components; boat covers, tower, top, and frame; adhesives and sealants; thermoformed shower surrounds; specialty bath, and closet building products; wiring and wire harnesses; aluminum and plastic fuel tanks; CNC molds, composite part, marine hardware; slotwall panels, components; and other products. The company's Distribution segment distributes pre-finished wall and ceiling panel, drywall and finishing product, electronic, audio system component, appliance, marine accessories, wiring product, electrical and plumbing product, fiber reinforced polyester product; cement siding product, raw and processed lumber, interior passage, roofing, laminate, and ceramic flooring product, shower door, furniture, fireplace and surround, interior and exterior lighting product, and other products. This segment also offers transportation and logistics service. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Patrick Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.74.
PE Ratio
Patrick Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.02. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.02 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 14.58%.
Sales Growth
Patrick Industries’s sales growth is 5.9% for the ongoing quarter and 16.6% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 5.7% and 23.4%, respectively.
4. ACM Research (ACMR)
15.7% sales growth and 12.26% return on equity
ACM Research, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and sells single-wafer wet cleaning equipment for enhancing the manufacturing process and yield for integrated chips worldwide. It offers space alternated phase shift technology for flat and patterned wafer surfaces, which employs alternating phases of megasonic waves to deliver megasonic energy in a uniform manner on a microscopic level; timely energized bubble oscillation technology for patterned wafer surfaces at advanced process nodes, which provides cleaning for 2D and 3D patterned wafers with fine feature sizes; Tahoe technology for delivering cleaning performance using less sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide; and electro-chemical plating technology for advanced metal plating. The company markets and sells its products under the Ultra C brand name through direct sales force and third-party representatives. ACM Research, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ACM Research has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.31.
PE Ratio
ACM Research has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.27. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.27 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 12.26%.
5. Stantec (STN)
13.3% sales growth and 13.32% return on equity
Stantec Inc. provides professional services in the areas of infrastructure and facilities to the public and private sectors in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It offers evaluation, planning, and designing infrastructure solutions; solutions for sustainable water resources, planning, management, and infrastructure; environmental services; integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning solutions for buildings; and energy and resources solutions. The company also provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. In addition, it offers planning and design services to clients in residential, logistics, retail, infrastructure, energy, higher education, and urban regeneration sectors; architectural and interior design, and planning services in the science and technology, commercial workplace, higher education, residential, and hospitality markets. Further, the company provides transportation advisory, transport engineering, and technical design; project delivery consultancy services for mining, resources, and industrial infrastructure projects; paleontological and archaeological services for the rail, transportation, water, and power and energy sectors; and environmental and cultural resource compliance services. Additionally, it offers consulting services in sustainable building design, energy infrastructure upgrades, sustainable district heating network, and e-mobility; and planning, design, construction administration, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation services. The company was formerly known as Stanley Technology Group Inc. and changed its name to Stantec Inc. in October 1998. Stantec Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stantec has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.25.
PE Ratio
Stantec has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.76 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 13.32%.
Sales Growth
Stantec’s sales growth is 18.8% for the ongoing quarter and 13.3% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Stantec is 41234 which is 63.02% below its average volume of 111506.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Stantec’s stock is valued at $82.72 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $87.53 and way higher than its 52-week low of $59.55.
6. Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO)
10.5% sales growth and 21.62% return on equity
Steven Madden, Ltd. designs, sources, markets, and sells fashion-forward branded and private label footwear, accessories, and apparel for women, men, and children in the United States and internationally. Its Wholesale Footwear segment provides footwear under the Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden, Madden Girl, BB Dakota, Dolce Vita, DV Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, GREATS, Blondo, Anne Klein, Mad Love, Superga, Madden NYC, and COOL Planet brands, as well as private label footwear. The company's Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment offers handbags, apparel, small leather goods, belts, soft accessories, fashion scarves, wraps, gifting, and other accessories under the Steve Madden, BB Dakota, Anne Klein, Betsey Johnson, Cejon, Madden NYC, and Dolce Vita brands, as well as private label handbag and accessories to department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, online retailers, specialty stores, and independent stores. Its Direct-to-Consumer segment operates Steve Madden and Superga full-price retail stores, Steve Madden outlet stores, and Steve Madden shop-in-shops, as well as digital e-commerce websites, including SteveMadden.com, DolceVita.com, betseyjohnson.com, Blondo.com, GREATS.com, and Superga-USA.com. The company's Licensing segment licenses its Steve Madden, Madden Girl, and Betsey Johnson trademarks. Its First Cost segment operates as a buying agent for footwear products under private labels for national chains, specialty retailers, and value-priced retailers. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated 214 brick-and-mortar retail stores that included 147 Steve Madden full-price stores, 66 Steve Madden outlet stores, and 1 Superga store, as well as 6 e-commerce websites. Steven Madden, Ltd. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Steven Madden, Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.42.
PE Ratio
Steven Madden, Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18 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 21.62%.
7. U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH)
7.6% sales growth and 6.47% return on equity
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide pre-and post-operative care and treatment for orthopedic-related disorders, sports-related injuries, preventative care, rehabilitation of injured workers, and neurological-related injuries. The company operates through two segments, Physical Therapy Operations and Industrial Injury Prevention Services. It offers industrial injury prevention services, including onsite injury prevention and rehabilitation, performance optimization, post-offer employment testing, functional capacity evaluations, and ergonomic assessments through physical therapists and specialized certified athletic trainers for Fortune 500 companies, and other clients comprising insurers and their contractors. The company was founded in 1990 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, U.S. Physical Therapy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
U.S. Physical Therapy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 83.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $83.84 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 6.47%.
8. Northrim BanCorp (NRIM)
5.1% sales growth and 12.4% return on equity
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Northrim Bank that provides commercial banking products and services to businesses and professional individuals. It operates in two segments, Community Banking and Home Mortgage Lending. The company offers noninterest-bearing checking accounts and interest-bearing time deposits, checking and savings accounts, individual retirement accounts, money market deposit accounts, and certificates of deposit. It also provides family residential mortgages; commercial loans, such as secured and unsecured loans for working capital and expansion; commercial real estate loans; construction loans for commercial real estate projects, and land development and residential subdivision construction loans; and loans for automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, and other consumer purchases, as well as home equity and commercial credit lines, and factoring services. In addition, the company offers other services that include consumer online banking, mobile app and mobile deposit, mobile Web and text banking, business online banking, personal finance, online documents, consumer and business debit cards, home equity advantage access cards, and telebanking and automated teller services. Further, it provides personalized checks, overdraft protection from savings accounts, commercial drive-up banking, automatic transfers and payments, people pay, external and wire transfers, bill pay, direct payroll deposits, electronic tax payments, automated clearing house origination and receipt, remote deposit capture, and account reconciliation and positive pay services, as well as merchant and cash management programs, annuity products, and long term investment portfolios. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 16 branches in Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, Juneau, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, Sitka, and Kenai Peninsula. Northrim BanCorp, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northrim BanCorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.13.
PE Ratio
Northrim BanCorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.64 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 12.4%.
