(VIANEWS) – FS Bancorp (FSBW), Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM), Comfort Systems USA (FIX) 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. FS Bancorp (FSBW)
21.6% sales growth and 12.97% return on equity
FS Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for 1st Security Bank of Washington that provides banking and financial services to local families, local and regional businesses, and industry niches. The company operates in two segments, Commercial and Consumer Banking; and Home Lending. It offers various deposit instruments, including checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. The company provides one-to-four-family residential first mortgages, second mortgage/home equity loan products, non-mortgage commercial business loans, commercial real estate loans, and construction and development loans, as well as consumer loans, which primarily include personal lines of credit, credit cards, automobile, direct home improvement, loans on deposit, and recreational loans. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 21 full bank service branches and 10 home loan production offices in suburban communities in the greater Puget Sound area, including Snohomish, King, Pierce, Jefferson, Kitsap, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Thurston, and Lewis counties; and one loan production office in the market area of the Tri-Cities. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FS Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.91.
PE Ratio
FS Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.8. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.8 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 12.97%.
Moving Average
FS Bancorp’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $29.16 and below its 200-day moving average of $31.19.
2. Antero Midstream Partners LP (AM)
17.6% sales growth and 15% return on equity
Antero Midstream Corporation owns and operates midstream energy assets. It owns and operates natural gas gathering pipelines, compression stations, processing and fractionation plants, and water handling and treatment assets in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale basins. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Antero Midstream Partners LP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.72.
PE Ratio
Antero Midstream Partners LP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.91 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%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Antero Midstream Partners LP’s stock is valued at $10.73 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $11.61 and way higher than its 52-week low of $8.56.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Antero Midstream Partners LP’s EBITDA is 8.01.
3. Comfort Systems USA (FIX)
13.5% sales growth and 22.4% return on equity
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. provides mechanical and electrical installation, renovation, maintenance, repair, and replacement services for the mechanical and electrical services industry in the United States. It engages in the design, engineering, integration, installation, and start-up of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems; and renovation, expansion, maintenance, monitoring, repair, and replacement of existing buildings. The company offers its services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as plumbing, piping and controls, off-site construction, electrical, monitoring, and fire protection. It serves building owners and developers, general contractors, architects, consulting engineers, and property managers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional MEP markets. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Comfort Systems USA has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.02.
PE Ratio
Comfort Systems USA has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.39 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 22.4%.
4. Paychex (PAYX)
7.9% sales growth and 44.96% return on equity
Paychex, Inc. provides integrated human capital management solutions for human resources (HR), payroll, benefits, and insurance services for small to medium-sized businesses in the United States, Europe, and India. It offers payroll processing services; payroll tax administration services; employee payment services; and regulatory compliance services, such as new-hire reporting and garnishment processing. The company also provides HR solutions, including payroll, employer compliance, HR and employee benefits administration, risk management outsourcing, and the on-site availability of a professionally trained HR representative; and retirement services administration, including plan implementation, ongoing compliance with government regulations, employee and employer reporting, participant and employer online access, electronic funds transfer, and other administrative services. In addition, it offers cloud-based HR administration software products for employee benefits management and administration, time and attendance, digital communication solutions, recruiting, and onboarding solutions; plan administration outsourcing and state unemployment insurance services; various business services to small to medium-sized businesses comprising payroll funding and outsourcing services, which include payroll processing, invoicing, and tax preparation; and payment processing services, financial fitness programs, and a small-business loan resource center. Further, the company provides insurance services for property and casualty coverage, such as workers' compensation, business-owner policies, cyber security protection, and commercial auto, as well as health and benefits coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life. It markets and sells its services primarily through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Paychex has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.15.
PE Ratio
Paychex has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.12 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 44.96%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 9, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.14%.
Moving Average
Paychex’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $109.05 and under its 200-day moving average of $114.24.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Paychex is 826516 which is 63.13% below its average volume of 2242220.
5. Diamondrock Hospitality Company (DRH)
7.8% sales growth and 6.97% return on equity
DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in top gateway markets and destination resort locations. The Company owns 31 premium quality hotels with over 10,000 rooms. The Company has strategically positioned its hotels to be operated both under leading global brand families as well as unique boutique hotels in the lifestyle segment.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Diamondrock Hospitality Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.48.
PE Ratio
Diamondrock Hospitality Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.66 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 6.97%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Diamondrock Hospitality Company is 1381680 which is 46.67% below its average volume of 2591070.
