(VIANEWS) – First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), New Fortress Energy (NFE), Agilysys (AGYS) 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. First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA)
96.5% sales growth and 74.18% return on equity
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. operates as the holding company for First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals, businesses, and professionals. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts. Its loan product portfolio comprises commercial construction and mortgage; and commercial and industrial leases, as well as small business administration paycheck protection program loans. In addition, the company offers consumer loans, such as residential and revolving mortgage, construction and land development, consumer auto, and other consumer loans. Further, it provides wealth management services, including annuities, discount brokerage services, and third-party mutual funds, as well as investment management and advisory services. The company provides its products and services through its branch network. First Citizens BancShares, Inc. was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Citizens BancShares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $766.89.
PE Ratio
First Citizens BancShares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $1.87 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 74.18%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Citizens BancShares is 17432 which is 72.33% below its average volume of 63006.
Previous days news about First Citizens BancShares(FCNCA)
- Are finance stocks lagging first citizens bancshares (fcnca) this year?. According to Zacks on Friday, 24 November, "As we can see, First Citizens BancShares is performing better than its sector in the calendar year.", "Is First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA Quick QuoteFCNCA – Free Report) one of those stocks right now? "
2. New Fortress Energy (NFE)
67.8% sales growth and 22.33% return on equity
New Fortress Energy Inc. operates as an integrated gas-to-power energy infrastructure company that provides energy and development services to end-users worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Terminals and Infrastructure, and Ships. The Terminals and Infrastructure segment engages in the natural gas procurement and liquefaction; and shipping, logistics, facilities and conversion, or development of natural gas-fired power generation. The Ships segment offers floating storage and regasification units (FRSU), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers which are leased to customers under long-term or spot arrangements. The company operates LNG storage and regasification facility at the Port of Montego Bay, Jamaica; marine LNG storage and regasification facility in Old Harbour, Jamaica; landed micro-fuel handling facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico; FRSU in Sergipe, Brazil; and LNG receiving facility in La Paz, Mexico, as well as Miami facility. New Fortress Energy Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, New Fortress Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.9.
PE Ratio
New Fortress Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.37 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 22.33%.
3. Agilysys (AGYS)
17.8% sales growth and 9.56% return on equity
Agilysys, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a developer and marketer of hardware and software products and services to the hospitality industry in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and India. It offers point of sale, property management systems, payment, inventory and procurement, reservations and venue management, activity management, document management, and analytics and marketing loyalty solutions to enhance guest experience. The company also provides technical software support, maintenance, and subscription services; and professional services. It offers its solutions for gaming, hotels, resorts and cruise, corporate foodservice management, restaurants, universities, stadia, and healthcare. The company was formerly known as Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc. and changed its name to Agilysys, Inc. in 2003. Agilysys, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agilysys has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.47.
PE Ratio
Agilysys has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 189.79. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $189.79 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 9.56%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Agilysys’s EBITDA is 10.21.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Agilysys’s stock is valued at $89.20 at 14:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $91.61 and way above its 52-week low of $60.59.
Moving Average
Agilysys’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $74.48 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $75.02.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Agilysys is 118618 which is 1.23% below its average volume of 120101.
4. NV5 Global (NVEE)
13.9% sales growth and 5.92% return on equity
NV5 Global, Inc. provides professional and technical engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, utility services, construction, real estate, and environmental markets in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Infrastructure; Building, Technology & Sciences; and Geospatial Solutions. The company offers site selection and planning, design, water resources, transportation, structural engineering, land development, surveying, power delivery, building code compliance, and other services; and construction materials testing and engineering, geotechnical engineering and consulting, and forensic consulting services. It also provides governmental outsourcing and consulting, and technical outsourcing services; and geospatial data analytic and mapping services. In addition, the company offers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design; commissioning; energy performance, management, and optimization; building program management; acoustical design consulting; and audiovisual–security and surveillance–information technology–data center services, as well as energy services. Further, it provides various services, such as investigating and analyzing environmental conditions, and recommending corrective measures and procedures; occupational health and safety services; radiation exposure and protection, and nuclear safety and industrial hygiene analyses services; hydrogeological modeling and environmental programs; water resource planning, monitoring, and environmental management of wastewater facilities; solid waste landfill investigations; permitting and compliance; storm water pollution; environmental impact statement support; agricultural waste management and permitting; and wetland evaluations. The company was formerly known as NV5 Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to NV5 Global, Inc. in December 2015. NV5 Global, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, NV5 Global has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.76.
PE Ratio
NV5 Global has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 36.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $36.14 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 5.92%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
NV5 Global’s EBITDA is 2.11.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
NV5 Global’s stock is valued at $99.75 at 14:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $151.31 and way above its 52-week low of $89.30.
5. Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE)
11.7% sales growth and 35.46% return on equity
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes nonalcoholic beverages primarily products of The Coca-Cola Company in the United States. The company offers sparkling beverages, such as sparling beverages; and still beverages, including energy products, as well as noncarbonated beverages comprising bottled water, ready to drink coffee and tea, enhanced water, juices, and sports drinks. It also sells its products to other Coca-Cola bottlers; and post-mix products that are dispensed through equipment, which mixes the fountain syrup with carbonated or still water enabling fountain retailers to sell finished products to consumers in cups or glasses. In addition, the company distributes products for various other beverage brands that include Dr Pepper and Monster Energy. It sells and distributes its products directly to grocery stores, mass merchandise stores, club stores, convenience stores, and drug stores; and restaurants, schools, amusement parks, and recreational facilities, as well as through vending machine outlets. The company was formerly known as Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated and changed its name to Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. in January 2019. Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $47.98.
PE Ratio
Coca-Cola Consolidated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.18 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 35.46%.
Moving Average
Coca-Cola Consolidated’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $651.88 and way above its 200-day moving average of $620.79.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 25, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.28%.
6. Gentex Corporation (GNTX)
10.7% sales growth and 18.48% return on equity
Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company offers automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers. It also provides variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators. In addition, the company offers photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms, electrochemical carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, audible and visual signaling alarms, and bells and speakers used in fire detection systems in office buildings, hotels, and other commercial and residential buildings, as well as researches and develops nanofiber chemical sensing products. The company sells its fire protection products directly, as well as through sales managers and manufacturer representative organizations to fire protection and security product distributors, electrical wholesale houses, and original equipment manufacturers of fire protection systems. Gentex Corporation was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gentex Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.71.
PE Ratio
Gentex Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.2 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 18.48%.
Moving Average
Gentex Corporation’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $30.94 and above its 200-day moving average of $29.55.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 4, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.55%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Gentex Corporation’s stock is valued at $31.13 at 14:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $34.33 and way above its 52-week low of $25.77.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 16.2% and 19%, respectively.
7. AptarGroup (ATR)
6.6% sales growth and 13.72% return on equity
AptarGroup, Inc. provides a range of packaging, dispensing, and sealing solutions primarily for the beauty, personal care, home care, prescription drug, consumer health care, injectable, and food and beverage markets. The company operates through three segments: Pharma, Beauty + Home, and Food + Beverage. The Pharma segment provides pumps for nasal allergy treatments; and metered dose inhaler valves for respiratory ailments, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in pharmaceutical market; elastomer for injectable primary packaging components; and active packaging products. The Beauty + Home segment primarily sells pumps, closures, aerosol valves, accessories, and sealing solutions to the personal care and home care markets; and pumps and decorative components to the beauty market. The Food + Beverage segment offers dispensing and non-dispensing closures, elastomeric flow control components, spray pumps, and aerosol valves to the food and beverage markets. The company sells its products through own sales force, as well as independent representatives and distributors in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. AptarGroup, Inc. has a strategic partnership with PureCycle Technologies LLC to develop ultra-pure recycled polypropylene into dispensing applications; and a collaboration with Sonmol for developing a digital therapies and services platform targeting respiratory and other diseases. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AptarGroup has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.21.
PE Ratio
AptarGroup has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.86 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 13.72%.
Sales Growth
AptarGroup’s sales growth is 8.6% for the current quarter and 6.6% for the next.
Moving Average
AptarGroup’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $124.95 and above its 200-day moving average of $119.31.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
AptarGroup’s EBITDA is 2.71.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.7%, now sitting on 3.44B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about AptarGroup(ATR)
- Aptargroup (atr) up 4.2% since last earnings report: can it continue?. According to Zacks on Friday, 24 November, "A month has gone by since the last earnings report for AptarGroup (ATR Quick QuoteATR – Free Report) . ", "Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is AptarGroup due for a pullback? "
