(VIANEWS) – Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG), EastGroup Properties (EGP), ExlService Holdings (EXLS) 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. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PCG)
21.1% sales growth and 8.45% return on equity
PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, engages in the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas to customers in northern and central California, the United States. It generates electricity using nuclear, hydroelectric, fossil fuel-fired, fuel cell, and photovoltaic sources. The company owns and operates interconnected transmission lines; electric transmission substations, distribution lines, transmission switching substations, and distribution substations; and natural gas transmission, storage, and distribution system consisting of distribution pipelines, backbone and local transmission pipelines, and various storage facilities. It serves residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers, as well as natural gas-fired electric generation facilities. The company was incorporated in 1905 and is based in Oakland, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.91.
PE Ratio
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.42 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 8.45%.
Sales Growth
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s sales growth is 8.5% for the ongoing quarter and 21.1% for the next.
2. EastGroup Properties (EGP)
11.9% sales growth and 7.84% return on equity
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 15,000 to 70,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. EastGroup's portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 45.7 million square feet.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.73.
PE Ratio
EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 44.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $44.9 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 7.84%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18%, now sitting on 530.41M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
EastGroup Properties’s sales growth is 15% for the ongoing quarter and 11.9% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
EastGroup Properties’s EBITDA is 18.33.
3. ExlService Holdings (EXLS)
9.3% sales growth and 22.55% return on equity
ExlService Holdings, Inc. operates as a data analytics, and digital operations and solutions company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Insurance, Healthcare, Analytics, and Emerging Business segments. The company provides digital operations and solutions and analytics-driven services across the insurance industry in areas, such as claims processing, premium and benefit administration, agency management, account reconciliation, policy research, underwriting support, new business acquisition, policy servicing, premium audit, surveys, billing and collection, commercial and residential survey, and customer service using digital technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced automation; digital customer acquisition services using a software-as-a-service delivery model through LifePRO and LISS platforms; subrogation services; and Subrosource software platform, an end-to-end subrogation platform. It also offers CareRadius, an integrated care management offering; and health care services related to care management, utilization management, disease management, payment integrity, revenue optimization and customer engagement to healthcare payers, providers, pharmacy benefit managers, and life sciences organizations. Further, it offers predictive and prescriptive analytics in the areas of customer acquisition and lifecycle management, risk underwriting and pricing, operational effectiveness, credit and operational risk monitoring and governance, payment integrity and care management, and data management. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ExlService Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.02.
PE Ratio
ExlService Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.82 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 22.55%.
Sales Growth
ExlService Holdings’s sales growth is 12.4% for the ongoing quarter and 9.3% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 16.8%, now sitting on 1.54B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for ExlService Holdings is 730510 which is 37.37% below its average volume of 1166550.
4. Build (BBW)
9.2% sales growth and 50.47% return on equity
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. operates as a multi-channel retailer of plush animals and related products. The company operates through three segments: Direct-to-Consumer, International Franchising, and Commercial. Its merchandise comprises various styles of plush products to be stuffed, pre-stuffed plush products, and sounds and scents that can be added to the stuffed animals, as well as range of clothing, shoes, accessories, and other toy and novelty items. The company operates its stores under the Build-A-Bear Workshop brand name; and sells its products through its e-commerce sites. As of January 30, 2021, it operated 354 stores, including 305 stores in the United States and Canada; and 49 stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and China, as well as 71 franchised stores internationally. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Build has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.42.
PE Ratio
Build has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.32 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 50.47%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Build’s stock is valued at $28.46 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $30.49 and way higher than its 52-week low of $12.61.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Build’s EBITDA is 0.93.
Sales Growth
Build’s sales growth for the next quarter is 9.2%.
5. Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP)
8.8% sales growth and 42.51% return on equity
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and country music entertainment experiences. The Company's core holdings* include a network of five of the top 10 largest non-gaming convention center hotels in the United States based on total indoor meeting space. These convention center resorts operate under the Gaylord Hotels brand and are managed by Marriott International. The Company also owns two adjacent ancillary hotels and a small number of attractions managed by Marriott International for a combined total of 10,110 rooms and more than 2.7 million square feet of total indoor and outdoor meeting space in top convention and leisure destinations across the country. The Company's Entertainment segment includes a growing collection of iconic and emerging country music brands, including the Grand Ole Opry; Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM; Ole Red and Circle, a country lifestyle media network the Company owns in a joint-venture with Gray Television. The Company operates its Entertainment segment as part of a taxable REIT subsidiary. * The Company is the sole owner of Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center; Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center; and Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. It is the majority owner and managing member of the joint venture that owns the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ryman Hospitality Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.05.
PE Ratio
Ryman Hospitality Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.18. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.18 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 42.51%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Ryman Hospitality Properties’s EBITDA is 3.93.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Ryman Hospitality Properties is 325010 which is 25.72% below its average volume of 437575.
6. Capital City Bank Group (CCBG)
6.3% sales growth and 12.98% return on equity
Capital City Bank Group, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for Capital City Bank that provides a range of banking and banking-related services to individual and corporate clients. The company offers financing for commercial business properties, equipment, inventories, and accounts receivable, as well as commercial leasing and letters of credit; treasury management services; and merchant credit card transaction processing services. It also provides commercial and residential real estate lending products, as well as fixed- and adjustable-rate residential mortgage loans; personal, automobile, boat/RV, and home equity loans; and credit card programs. In addition, the company offers institutional banking services, including customized checking and savings accounts, cash management systems, tax-exempt loans, lines of credit, and term loans to meet the needs of state and local governments, public schools and colleges, charities, membership, and not-for-profit associations. Further, it provides consumer banking services comprising checking accounts, savings programs, interactive/automated teller machines, debit/credit cards, night deposit services, safe deposit facilities, and online and mobile banking services. Additionally, the company provides asset management for individuals through agency, personal trust, IRA, and personal investment management accounts; and various retail securities products, such as the U.S. government bonds, tax-free municipal bonds, stocks, mutual funds, unit investment trusts, annuities, life insurance, and long-term health care. As of December 31, 2021, it operated through 57 banking offices and 86 ATMs/ITMs in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Capital City Bank Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.08.
PE Ratio
Capital City Bank Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.52 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 12.98%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.3%, now sitting on 229.88M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Capital City Bank Group’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $30.95 and below its 200-day moving average of $31.36.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Capital City Bank Group is 18066 which is 31.75% below its average volume of 26473.
Sales Growth
Capital City Bank Group’s sales growth is 10.3% for the present quarter and 6.3% for the next.
7. The Hershey Company (HSY)
5.4% sales growth and 54.35% return on equity
The Hershey Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of confectionery products and pantry items in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America Confectionery, North America Salty Snacks, and International. It offers chocolate and non-chocolate confectionery products; gum and mint refreshment products, including mints, chewing gums, and bubble gums; pantry items, such as baking ingredients, toppings, beverages, and sundae syrups; and snack items comprising spreads, bars, snack bites, mixes, popcorn, and pretzels. The company provides its products primarily under the Hershey's, Reese's, Kisses, Jolly Rancher, Almond Joy, Brookside, barkTHINS, Cadbury, Good & Plenty, Heath, Kit Kat, Payday, Rolo, Twizzlers, Whoppers, York, Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, Bubble Yum, Lily's, SkinnyPop, Pirates Booty, Paqui, Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, and ONE Bar brands, as well as under the Pelon Pelo Rico, IO-IO, and Sofit brands. It markets and sells its products to wholesale distributors, chain grocery stores, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, vending companies, wholesale clubs, convenience stores, dollar stores, concessionaires, and department stores. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Hershey Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.69.
PE Ratio
The Hershey Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.63. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.63 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 54.35%.
