(VIANEWS) – First Financial Bankshares (FFIN), Southside Bancshares (SBSI), Group 1 Automotive (GPI) 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 Financial Bankshares (FFIN)
21.2% sales growth and 13.96% return on equity
First Financial Bankshares, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides commercial banking products and services in Texas. The company accepts checking, savings and money market accounts, and time deposits; commercial and industrial, municipal, agricultural, construction and development, farm, non-owner occupied and owner-occupied commercial real estate, residential, and consumer auto and non-auto loans to businesses, professional individuals, and farm and ranch operations. It also provides drive-in and night deposit, remote deposit capture, internet and mobile banking, payroll cards, transmitting funds, and other customary commercial banking services, as well as automated teller machines and safe deposit facilities. In addition, the company offers personal trust services, including wealth management, administration of estates, testamentary trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and agency accounts; and securities brokerage services, as well as administer retirements and employee benefits accounts, such as 401(k) profit-sharing plans and IRAs. Further, the company provides asset management and technology services. As of December 31, 2021, it had 78 financial centers across Texas. First Financial Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Abilene, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Financial Bankshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.41.
PE Ratio
First Financial Bankshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.99 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 13.96%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 11.4% and 21.9%, respectively.
2. Southside Bancshares (SBSI)
19.8% sales growth and 10.46% return on equity
Southside Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Southside Bank that provides a range of financial services to individuals, businesses, municipal entities, and nonprofit organizations. Its deposit products include savings, money market, and interest and noninterest bearing checking accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company's loan portfolio comprises consumer loans that include 1-4 family residential loans, home equity loans, home improvement loans, automobile loans, and other consumer related loans; commercial loans, such as short-term working capital loans for inventory and accounts receivable, short and medium-term loans for equipment or other business capital expansion, commercial real estate loans, and municipal loans; and construction loans for 1-4 family residential and commercial real estate. It also offers wealth management and trust services consisting of investment management, administration, revocable and testamentary trusts, and custodian services for individuals, partnerships, and corporations; safe deposit services; and brokerage services. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated through 56 banking facilities and 73 ATMs/ITMs. Southside Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Tyler, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.7.
PE Ratio
Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.84 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 10.46%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Southside Bancshares is 148765 which is 38.98% above its average volume of 107039.
3. Group 1 Automotive (GPI)
12.7% sales growth and 23.05% return on equity
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry. The company sells new and used cars, light trucks, and vehicle parts, as well as service and insurance contracts; arranges related vehicle financing; and offers automotive maintenance and repair services. It operates primarily in 17 states in the United States; and 35 towns in the United Kingdom. As of July 11, 2022, the company owned and operated 204 automotive dealerships, 273 franchises, and 47 collision centers that offer 35 brands of automobiles. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Group 1 Automotive has a trailing twelve months EPS of $42.4.
PE Ratio
Group 1 Automotive has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.15 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 23.05%.
4. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (ATLC)
11% sales growth and 19.62% return on equity
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation provides credit and related financial services and products to customers the United States. It operates in two segments, Credit as a Service, and Auto Finance. The Credit as a Service segment originates a range of consumer loan products, such as private label and general purpose credit cards originated by lenders through various channels, including retail and healthcare, direct mail solicitation, digital marketing, and partnerships with third parties; and offers credit to their customers for the purchase of various goods and services, including consumer electronics, furniture, elective medical procedures, healthcare, educational services, and home-improvements by partnering with retailers and service providers. In addition, it offers loan servicing, such as risk management and customer service outsourcing for third parties; and engages in testing and investment activities in consumer finance technology platforms. The Auto Finance segment purchases and/or services loans secured by automobiles from or for a pre-qualified network of independent automotive dealers and automotive finance companies in the buy-here, pay-here, and used car business. This segment also provides floor plan financing and installment lending products. Further, the company invests in and services portfolios of credit card receivables. Atlanticus Holdings Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.25.
PE Ratio
Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.15 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 19.62%.
5. OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited (OSW)
8.6% sales growth and 11.1% return on equity
OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited operates health and wellness centers onboard cruise ships and at destination resorts worldwide. Its health and wellness centers offer services, such as traditional body, salon, and skin care services and products; self-service fitness facilities, specialized fitness classes, and personal fitness training; pain management, detoxifying programs, and body composition analyses; weight management programs and products; and medi-spa services. The company also provides its guests access to beauty and wellness brands, including ELEMIS, Kérastase, Restylane, BOTOX Cosmetic, Perlane, Thermage, CoolSculpting, truSculpt 3D, truSculpt iD, and Dysport with various brands offered in the cruise market. The company is based in Nassau, Bahamas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.52.
PE Ratio
OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.81 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 11.1%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 21, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.16 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.03%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited’s stock is valued at $15.50 at 01:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $17.30 and way above its 52-week low of $9.82.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited is 746361 which is 18.73% above its average volume of 628617.
