(VIANEWS) – Iamgold Corporation Ordinary Shares (IAG), Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK), ANSYS (ANSS) 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. Iamgold Corporation Ordinary Shares (IAG)
58% sales growth and 6.57% return on equity
IAMGOLD Corporation, through its subsidiaries, explores, develops, and operates gold mining properties in North America, South America, and West Africa. The company owns interests in the Rosebel mine located in Suriname, South America; the Essakane mine situated in Burkina Faso and Boto gold project located in Senegal, West Africa; and Westwood mine, covers an area of 1,925 hectare and located in Quebec and the Côté gold project, which covers an area of 586 square kilometer located in Ontario, Canada. Its exploration and development projects include the Pitangui project in Brazil; the Karita project located in Guinea; the Diakha-Siribaya project situated in Mali; and the Nelligan and Monster Lake projects located in Quebec, Canada. IAMGOLD Corporation was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Iamgold Corporation Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.28.
PE Ratio
Iamgold Corporation Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.61 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 6.57%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Iamgold Corporation Ordinary Shares’s stock is valued at $3.81 at 16:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $4.60 and way above its 52-week low of $1.99.
2. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
37.2% sales growth and 9.07% return on equity
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.76.
PE Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.66 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 9.07%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 21.1% and positive 49.1% for the next.
Moving Average
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $108.25 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $102.17.
3. ANSYS (ANSS)
13.3% sales growth and 8.53% return on equity
ANSYS, Inc. develops and markets engineering simulation software and services for engineers, designers, researchers, and students in the United States, Japan, Germany, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It offers structural analysis product suite that provides simulation tools for product design and optimization; the Ansys Mechanical product, an element analysis software; LS-DYNA solver for multiphysics simulation; and power analysis and optimization software suite. The company also offers electronics product suite that provides electromagnetic field simulation software for designing electronic and electromechanical products; Ansys High Frequency Structure Simulator product for radio frequency and microwave design; SCADE product suite, a solution for embedded software simulation, code production, and automated certification; fluids product suite that enables modeling of fluid flow and other related physical phenomena; Ansys Fluent computational fluid dynamics software package; Ansys RedHawk-SC for electronic design automation; Ansys Optics software; and mission-simulation, modeling, testing, and analysis software. In addition, it offers Ansys Granta MI system for materials information management; Ansys Granta Selector technology for materials selection and graphical analysis; CES EduPack product, a set of teaching resources; Granta Materials Data for Simulation; Ansys Lumerical product, a photonics simulation software solution; safety-certified embedded software solutions; Discovery product family for use in the simulation of product design; academic product suite for research and teaching settings. ANSYS, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ANSYS has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.72.
PE Ratio
ANSYS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 58.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $58.43 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 8.53%.
4. Esquire Financial Holdings (ESQ)
13% sales growth and 20.59% return on equity
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Esquire Bank, National Association that provides commercial banking products and services to legal industry and small businesses, and commercial and retail customers in the United States. The company offers checking, savings, money market, and time deposits, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial loans, including short-term financing for inventory, receivables, the purchase of supplies, or other operating needs arising during the normal course of business, as well as loans to its qualified merchant customers; commercial lines of credit; consumer loans consisting of post-settlement consumer and structured settlement loans to plaintiffs and claimants, as well as loans to individuals for debt consolidation, medical expenses, living expenses, payment of outstanding bills, or other consumer needs; and real estate loans, such as multifamily, 1-4 family residential, commercial real estate, and construction loans, as well as merchant services. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated a full-service branch in Jericho, New York; and an administrative office in Boca Raton, Florida. Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Jericho, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Esquire Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.64.
PE Ratio
Esquire Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.91. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.91 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 20.59%.
5. ESCO Technologies (ESE)
8.4% sales growth and 8.75% return on equity
ESCO Technologies Inc. produces and supplies engineered products and systems for industrial and commercial markets worldwide. It operates through Aerospace & Defense, Utility Solutions Group, and RF Shielding and Test segments. The Aerospace & Defense segment designs and manufactures filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices used in commercial aerospace applications; filter mechanisms used in micro-propulsion devices for satellites; and custom designed filters for manned aircraft and submarines. It also designs, develops, and manufactures elastomeric-based signature reduction solutions for U.S. naval vessels; and mission-critical bushings, pins, sleeves, and precision-tolerance machined components for landing gear, rotor heads, engine mounts, flight controls, and actuation systems for the aerospace and defense industries. The Utility Solutions Group segment provides diagnostic testing solutions that enable electric power grid operators to assess the integrity of high-voltage power delivery equipment; and decision support tools for the renewable energy industry, primarily wind and solar. The RF Shielding and Test segment designs and manufactures RF test and secure communication facilities, acoustic test enclosures, RF and magnetically shielded rooms, RF measurement systems, and broadcast and recording studios; and RF absorptive materials and filters, active compensation systems, antennas, antenna masts, turntables, electric and magnetic probes, RF test cells, proprietary measurement software, and other test accessories to perform various tests. It also provides services, such as calibration for antennas and field probes, chamber certification, field surveys, customer training, and various product tests. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors, sales representatives, direct sales teams, and in-house sales personnel. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ESCO Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.81.
PE Ratio
ESCO Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.3 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 8.75%.
6. EZCORP (EZPW)
7.7% sales growth and 10.37% return on equity
EZCORP, Inc. provides pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. It offers pawn loans collateralized by tangible personal property, jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods, and musical instruments. The company also sells merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and pre-owned merchandise purchased from customers. In addition, it offers Lana and EZ+ web-based engagement platforms to manage pawn loans. As of September 30, 2021, the company owned and operated 516 pawn stores in the United States; 508 pawn stores in Mexico; and 124 pawn stores in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. EZCORP, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EZCORP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.23.
PE Ratio
EZCORP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.12 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 10.37%.
Sales Growth
EZCORP’s sales growth for the next quarter is 7.7%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 5% and 8.7%, respectively.
Moving Average
EZCORP’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $10.34 and above its 200-day moving average of $9.54.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
EZCORP’s stock is valued at $9.99 at 16:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $11.52 and way higher than its 52-week low of $7.70.
Previous days news about EZCORP(EZPW)
- According to Zacks on Friday, 12 July, "With small-caps regaining some much-needed life, let’s take a closer look at a few top-ranked stocks – EZCORP (EZPW Quick QuoteEZPW – Free Report) , LendingTree (TREE Quick QuoteTREE – Free Report) , and Stitch Fix (SFIX Quick QuoteSFIX – Free Report) – that could join in on the momentum.", "And concerning stocks that could benefit, all three above - EZCORP (EZPW Quick QuoteEZPW – Free Report) , LendingTree (TREE Quick QuoteTREE – Free Report) , and Stitch Fix (SFIX Quick QuoteSFIX – Free Report) - could join the momentum thanks to their positive earnings outlooks."
7. Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI)
6.3% sales growth and 17.32% return on equity
GLPI is engaged in the business of acquiring, financing, and owning real estate property to be leased to gaming operators in triple-net lease arrangements, pursuant to which the tenant is responsible for all facility maintenance, insurance required in connection with the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties, taxes levied on or with respect to the leased properties and all utilities and other services necessary or appropriate for the leased properties and the business conducted on the leased properties.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gaming and Leisure Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.71.
PE Ratio
Gaming and Leisure Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.45 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 17.32%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 23.7% and 4.3%, respectively.
Previous days news about Gaming and Leisure Properties(GLPI)
- According to Business Insider on Friday, 12 July, "Bally’s and Gaming and Leisure Properties will jointly develop Bally’s Chicago Permanent Casino and Entertainment Complex that is targeted to open in September 2026."
