(VIANEWS) – Equus Total Return (EQS), CleanSpark (CLSK), Alamos Gold (AGI) 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. Equus Total Return (EQS)
139.2% sales growth and 31.01% return on equity
Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company (BDC) specializing in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, corporate partnerships/joint ventures, growth and expansion capital, acquisition financing, roll-up acquisition strategies, operational turnarounds, recapitalizations of existing businesses, special situations, equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately owned companies, debt securities including subordinate debt, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, or debt combined with warrants and common and preferred stock, and preferred equity financing. It invests in small to mid-sized companies and acts as a lead investor. It invests in technology, telecommunication, financial services, natural resource and industrial manufacturing and services. It invests in companies engaged in the alternative energy, real estate, healthcare, education, e-learning, leisure and entertainment, and foreign investment sector in the United States, China, India, and Europe. It investments include common and preferred stock, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, debt combined with warrants and options, and other rights to acquire common or preferred stock. It seeks to invest in companies between $1 million to $25 million with revenues between $5 million and $150 million with EBITDA between $2 million to $50 million. It seeks to take control and non-control equity positions. Equus Total Return, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional office in Vancouver, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.96.
PE Ratio
Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1.52 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 31.01%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Equus Total Return’s stock is valued at $1.46 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $1.95 and way higher than its 52-week low of $1.32.
Sales Growth
Equus Total Return’s sales growth is 139.2% for the current quarter and 139.2% for the next.
Moving Average
Equus Total Return’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $1.48 and under its 200-day moving average of $1.49.
2. CleanSpark (CLSK)
105.8% sales growth and 7.14% return on equity
CleanSpark, Inc. engages in bitcoin mining operations. It develops sustainable infrastructure for Bitcoin, a tool for financial independence and inclusion. The company was formerly known as Stratean Inc. and changed its name to CleanSpark, Inc. in November 2016. CleanSpark, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CleanSpark has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.13.
PE Ratio
CleanSpark has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 141.69. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $141.69 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 7.14%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CleanSpark’s stock is valued at $18.42 at 20:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $24.72 and way above its 52-week low of $3.38.
Sales Growth
CleanSpark’s sales growth for the next quarter is 105.8%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for CleanSpark is 28504500 which is 19.43% below its average volume of 35382400.
Moving Average
CleanSpark’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $17.36 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $10.15.
3. Alamos Gold (AGI)
27.8% sales growth and 7.12% return on equity
Alamos Gold Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and extraction of gold deposits in North America. It also explores for silver and precious metals. The company's flagship project is the Young-Davidson mine, which includes contiguous mineral leases and claims totaling 11,000 acres located in Northern Ontario, Canada. It also holds interests in a portfolio of development stage projects in Turkey, Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The company was formerly known as AuRico Gold Inc. and changed its name to Alamos Gold Inc. in July 2015. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Alamos Gold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.52.
PE Ratio
Alamos Gold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.9 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 7.12%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Alamos Gold is 1312190 which is 50.71% below its average volume of 2662360.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.6%.
Sales Growth
Alamos Gold’s sales growth is 7.5% for the ongoing quarter and 27.8% for the next.
Moving Average
Alamos Gold’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $15.08 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $13.21.
4. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT)
16.7% sales growth and 8.62% return on equity
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides satellite-based broadband communication solutions in Israel and internationally. It operates through Fixed Networks, Mobility Solutions, and Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects segments. The company designs and manufactures ground-based satellite communications equipment; and provides solutions and end-to-end services. Its portfolio consists of very small aperture terminals, amplifiers, modems, on-the-move antennas, solid state power amplifiers, block upconverters, transceivers, low-profile antennas, and on-the-move/on-the-pause terminals and modems. The company also offers turnkey integrated solutions, including managed satellite network services, network planning and optimization, satellite capacity, remote network operation, call center support, hub and field operations, and communication networks construction and installation services. In addition, it provides connectivity services, Internet access, and telephony services to enterprise, government, and residential customers; and builds telecommunication infrastructure using fiber-optic and wireless technologies for broadband connectivity. The company sells its products and solutions to communication service providers, satellite operators, governments, mobile network operators, telecommunication companies, and system integrators, as well as to defense and homeland security organizations, and directly to end-users. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.4.
PE Ratio
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.7 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 8.62%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is 147314 which is 16.34% below its average volume of 176104.
5. Raymond James Financial (RJF)
11% sales growth and 16.97% return on equity
Raymond James Financial, Inc., a diversified financial services company, provides private client group, capital markets, asset management, banking, and other services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The Private Client Group segment offers investment services, portfolio management services, insurance and annuity products, and mutual funds; support to third-party product partners, including sales and marketing support, as well as distribution and accounting, and administrative services; margin loans; securities borrowing and lending services; diversification strategies and alternative investment products; and custodial, trade execution, research, and other support and services. The Capital Markets segment provides investment banking services, such as equity and debt underwriting, and merger and acquisition advisory services; and fixed income and equity brokerage services. This segment also offers institutional sales, securities trading, equity research, and the syndication and management of investments in low-income housing funds and funds of a similar nature. The Asset Management segment provides asset management, portfolio management, and related administrative services to retail and institutional clients; and administrative support services, such as record-keeping. The Bank segment offers various types of loans, including securities-based, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate and construction, real estate investment trust, residential mortgage, and tax-exempt loans; insured deposit accounts; retail and corporate deposit; and liquidity management products and services. The Other segment is involved in the private equity investments comprising invests in third-party funds. Raymond James Financial, Inc. was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Raymond James Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.99.
PE Ratio
Raymond James Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.34 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 16.97%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 1, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.43%.
Sales Growth
Raymond James Financial’s sales growth for the next quarter is 11%.
Previous days news about Raymond James Financial(RJF)
- Why is raymond james financial (rjf) up 1.2% since last earnings report?. According to Zacks on Friday, 24 May, "Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Raymond James Financial due for a pullback? ", "Currently, Raymond James Financial has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with a B. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy."
6. CBIZ (CBZ)
7.8% sales growth and 15.22% return on equity
CBIZ, Inc. provides financial, insurance, and advisory services in the United States and Canada. The company operates through three segments: Financial Services, Benefits and Insurance Services, and National Practices. The Financial Services segment offers accounting and tax, government healthcare consulting, financial advisory, valuation, and risk and advisory services. The Benefits and Insurance Services provides group health benefits consulting, payroll, property and casualty, and retirement plan services. The National Practices segment offers managed networking and hardware, and health care consulting services. It primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals, governmental entities, and not-for-profit enterprises. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CBIZ has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.48.
PE Ratio
CBIZ has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.67 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 15.22%.
7. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN)
5.2% sales growth and 30.23% return on equity
Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products. It operates through two segments, Telematics Services and Telematics Products. The Telematics services segment offers stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which enables to locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles for its subscribers; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. This segment also delivers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance, including the provision of traffic reports and directions, as well as information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities; and Connected Car, a service platform that includes a back-office application, a telematics device installed in the vehicle, mobile apps for IOS and Android users, and interface using the car infotainment screen, as well as usage based insurance and auto financing. This segment serves insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. The Telematics Products segment offers Base Site, a radio receiver that includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, and to control centers; Control Center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Azor, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.41.
PE Ratio
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.41 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 30.23%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Ituran Location and Control Ltd. is 4387 which is 92.19% below its average volume of 56179.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.8%, now sitting on 319.98M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 19, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.93 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.36%.
