(VIANEWS) – Krystal Biotech (KRYS), Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT), KB Home (KBH) 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. Krystal Biotech (KRYS)
781.5% sales growth and 8.87% return on equity
Krystal Biotech, Inc., a commercial-stage biotechnology company, discovers, develops, and commercializes genetic medicines for patients with rare diseases in the United States. It commercializes VYJUVEK (beremagene geperpavec-svdt, or B-VEC) for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). The company also develops KB105, which is in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for treating patients with deficient autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis; KB104 for treating netherton syndrome; KB407 that is in Phase 1 clinical trials for treating cystic fibrosis; KB707 that is in Phase 1 clinical trials for the treatment of anti-PD-1 relapsed/refractory; KB408, which is in Phase 1 clinical trials for treating Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; and KB301 that is in Phase 2 clinical trials for treating aesthetic skin conditions, as well as in open label study with ophthalmic B-VEC for treating for ocular complications of deb. Krystal Biotech, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Krystal Biotech has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Krystal Biotech has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 84.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $84.25 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 8.87%.
Sales Growth
Krystal Biotech’s sales growth for the next quarter is 781.5%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Krystal Biotech’s stock is valued at $183.67 at 16:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $191.78 and way above its 52-week low of $93.95.
2. 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 11.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.62 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%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 29%, now sitting on 283.21M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.’s value is way below its 50-day moving average of $5.33 and way below its 200-day moving average of $5.94.
3. KB Home (KBH)
15.2% sales growth and 15.66% return on equity
KB Home operates as a homebuilding company in the United States. It operates through four segments: West Coast, Southwest, Central, and Southeast. The company builds and sells various homes, including attached and detached single-family residential homes, townhomes, and condominiums primarily for first-time, first move-up, second move-up, and active adult homebuyers. It also offers financial services, such as insurance products and title services. It has operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington. The company was formerly known as Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation and changed its name to KB Home in January 2001. KB Home was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, KB Home has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.56.
PE Ratio
KB Home has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.81 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 15.66%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
KB Home’s stock is valued at $66.60 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $74.66 and way above its 52-week low of $42.11.
Moving Average
KB Home’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $69.08 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $60.44.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for KB Home is 507523 which is 59.94% below its average volume of 1266990.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 13.9% and 31.4%, respectively.
4. Safe Bulkers (SB)
14.5% sales growth and 10.69% return on equity
Safe Bulkers, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides marine drybulk transportation services. It owns and operates drybulk vessels for transporting bulk cargoes primarily coal, grain, and iron ore. The company has a fleet of 47 drybulk vessels having an aggregate carrying capacity of 4,719,600 deadweight tons. Its fleet consists of 10 Panamax class vessels, 11 Kamsarmax class vessels, 18 post-Panamax class vessels, and 8 Capesize class vessels. Safe Bulkers, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Monaco.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Safe Bulkers has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.67.
PE Ratio
Safe Bulkers has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.75. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.75 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 10.69%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.25%.
5. Gentex Corporation (GNTX)
13.8% sales growth and 19.51% 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 $1.89.
PE Ratio
Gentex Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.82 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 19.51%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.2%, now sitting on 2.34B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Gentex Corporation is 654001 which is 50.16% below its average volume of 1312300.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Gentex Corporation’s stock is valued at $33.68 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $37.58 and way above its 52-week low of $27.04.
Sales Growth
Gentex Corporation’s sales growth is 7.1% for the present quarter and 13.8% for the next.
6. Amalgamated Bank (AMAL)
11.2% sales growth and 16.53% return on equity
Amalgamated Financial Corp. operates as a bank holding company for Amalgamated Bank that provides commercial banking and trust services for commercial and retail customers in the United States. The company accepts various deposit products, including non-interest and interest-bearing demand accounts, savings and money market accounts, NOW accounts, and certificates of deposit. It also provides various commercial loans comprising commercial and industrial, multifamily mortgage, and commercial real estate loans; and retail loans, such as residential real estate, and consumer and other loans. In addition, the company offers online banking, bill payment, online cash management, and safe deposit box rental services; debit, prepaid, and ATM cards; and trust, custody, and investment management services comprising asset safekeeping, corporate actions, income collections, proxy, account transition, asset transfers, and conversion management services. Further, it provides investment products, such as equity, fixed-income, real estate, and alternative investment products; and brokerage, asset management, and insurance products. It serves advocacy-based non-profits, social welfare organizations, labor unions, political organizations, foundations, sustainability-focused, socially responsible businesses, and other for-profit companies, as well as their members and stakeholders. The company operates a network of six branches in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Boston; and a digital banking and mobile platform. Amalgamated Financial Corp. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Amalgamated Bank has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.06.
PE Ratio
Amalgamated Bank has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.39 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 16.53%.
Moving Average
Amalgamated Bank’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $24.58 and way above its 200-day moving average of $22.62.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.5%, now sitting on 283.72M for the twelve trailing months.
7. Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT)
6.5% sales growth and 7.85% return on equity
Elbit Systems Ltd. develops and supplies a portfolio of airborne, land, and naval systems and products for the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation applications primarily in Israel. The company offers military aircraft and helicopter systems; commercial aviation systems and aerostructures; unmanned aircraft systems; electro-optic, night vision, and countermeasures systems; naval systems; land vehicle systems; munitions, such as precision munitions for land, air, and sea applications; command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and cyber systems; electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems; and other commercial activities. It also manufactures and sells data links and radio communication systems and equipment, and cyber intelligence, autonomous, and homeland security solutions; laser systems and products; guided rocket systems; and armored vehicle and other platforms survivability and protection systems, as well as provides various training and support services. The company markets its systems and products as a prime contractor or subcontractor to various governments and companies. It also has operations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, the Asia-Pacific, and internationally. The company was incorporated in 1966 and is based in Haifa, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Elbit Systems Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.07.
PE Ratio
Elbit Systems Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 35.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $35.38 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 7.85%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Elbit Systems Ltd. is 56171 which is 150.24% above its average volume of 22446.
