(VIANEWS) – Open Text Corporation (OTEX), Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO), Aviat Networks (AVNW) 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. Open Text Corporation (OTEX)
69.1% sales growth and 7.37% return on equity
Open Text Corporation engages in the designs, develops, markets, and sells information management software and solutions. It offers content services; business network that manages data within the organization and outside the firewall; security and protection solutions for defending against cyber threats, and preparing for business continuity and response in the event of a breach; digital investigation and forensic security solutions; OpenText security solutions to address information cyber resilience needs; Carbonite and Webroot products; and OpenText Information Management software platform. The company also provides Discovery platform that provides forensics and unstructured data analytics; OpenText Developer Cloud; key developer API services; AI and analytics that leverages structured or unstructured data; digital process automation solutions, which enables organizations to transform into digital data-driven businesses; and OpenText Digital Experience platform. In addition, it offers customer support programs, including access to software upgrades, a knowledge base, discussions, product information, and an online mechanism to post and review trouble tickets; and consulting and learning services relating to the implementation, training, and integration of its licensed product offerings, as well as cloud services. The company serves organizations, enterprise and mid-market companies, public sector agencies, small and medium-sized businesses, and direct consumers in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. It has strategic partnerships with SAP SE, Google Cloud, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Salesforce.com Corporation, Accenture plc, ATOS, Capgemini Technology Services SAS, Cognizant Technology Solutions U.S. Corp., Deloitte Consulting LLP, and Tata Consultancy Services. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Open Text Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.11.
PE Ratio
Open Text Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $37.84 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 7.37%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 41.1%, now sitting on 3.9B for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Open Text Corporation’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $39.95 and way above its 200-day moving average of $33.28.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 7.5% and 24.7%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Open Text Corporation’s sales growth is 64.4% for the current quarter and 69.1% for the next.
2. Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)
21.6% sales growth and 8.65% return on equity
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately three million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 71,558 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage reservoirs in Texas; and provides ancillary services to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 5,684 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.89.
PE Ratio
Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.44. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.44 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 8.65%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 14.1% and 25.5%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Atmos Energy Corporation is 365102 which is 63.15% below its average volume of 990782.
Sales Growth
Atmos Energy Corporation’s sales growth is 19.8% for the current quarter and 21.6% for the next.
3. Aviat Networks (AVNW)
12% sales growth and 6.17% return on equity
Aviat Networks, Inc. provides microwave networking solutions in North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers outdoor, indoor, and split-mount radios; microwave routers and switches; microwave trunking; element management products; and software products, such as aviat design, frequency assurance software, and health assurance software. It also provides network planning and design, site surveys and builds, systems integration, installation, maintenance, network monitoring, training, customer service, project, managed, education, support, and other professional services. The company serves communications service providers and private network operators, including federal, state and local government agencies, transportation agencies, energy and utility companies, public safety agencies, and broadcast network operators. It markets its products through a direct sales, service, and support organization; indirect sales channels comprising dealers, resellers, and sales representatives; and through online. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Aviat Networks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.07.
PE Ratio
Aviat Networks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.58 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 6.17%.
Moving Average
Aviat Networks’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $31.77 and under its 200-day moving average of $31.86.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12%, now sitting on 332.84M for the twelve trailing months.
4. HireQuest (HQI)
9.4% sales growth and 25.7% return on equity
HireQuest, Inc. provides on-demand and temporary staffing solutions in the United States. The company provides temporary staffing services, including skilled and semi-skilled labor and industrial personnel, clerical and administrative personnel, and construction personnel. As of March 25, 2021, the company had a network of approximately 139 franchisee-owned offices in 35 states and the District of Columbia. It serves customers primarily in the construction, industrial/manufacturing, warehousing, hospitality, recycling/waste management, disaster recovery, logistics, auctioneering, landscaping, and retail industries. The company was formerly known as Command Center, Inc. and changed its name to HireQuest, Inc. in September 2019. HireQuest, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HireQuest has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.
PE Ratio
HireQuest has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.84 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 25.7%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
HireQuest’s stock is valued at $26.84 at 11:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $28.91 and way above its 52-week low of $12.18.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for HireQuest is 57001 which is 118.47% above its average volume of 26090.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
HireQuest’s EBITDA is 11.43.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 40%, now sitting on 33.77M for the twelve trailing months.
5. CBIZ (CBZ)
7.4% sales growth and 15.72% return on equity
CBIZ, Inc. provides financial, insurance, and advisory services in the United States and Canada. The company operates through three segments: Financial Services, Benefits and Insurance Services, and National Practices. The Financial Services segment offers accounting and tax, government healthcare consulting, financial advisory, valuation, and risk and advisory services. The Benefits and Insurance Services provides group health benefits consulting, payroll, property and casualty, and retirement plan services. The National Practices segment offers managed networking and hardware, and health care consulting services. It primarily serves small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals, governmental entities, and not-for-profit enterprises. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CBIZ has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.46.
PE Ratio
CBIZ has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.26 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 15.72%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CBIZ’s stock is valued at $52.30 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $53.47 and way higher than its 52-week low of $37.01.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
CBIZ’s EBITDA is 2.2.
