(VIANEWS) – Peoples Bancorp (PEBO), Travelzoo (TZOO), Heico Corporation (HEI) 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. Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)
33.6% sales growth and 12.81% return on equity
Peoples Bancorp Inc. operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank that provides commercial and retail banking products and services. The company accepts various deposit products, including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and provides commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, construction, finance, residential real estate, and consumer indirect and direct loans, as well as home equity lines of credit and overdrafts. It also offers debit and automated teller machine (ATM) cards; safe deposit rental facilities; money orders and cashier's checks; and telephone, mobile, and Internet-based banking services. In addition, the company provides various life, health, and property and casualty insurance products; third-party insurance administration; insurance premium financing; commercial and technology equipment leasing; fiduciary and trust; underwriting, origination and servicing of equipment leases, and equipment financing agreements; and asset management and administration services, as well as employee benefit, retirement, and health care plan administration services. Further, it offers brokerage services through an unaffiliated registered broker-dealers; insurance premium finance lending and lease financing services; and credit cards to individuals and businesses, as well as provides merchant credit card transaction processing, and person-to-person payment processing services. The company operates through 135 financial service offices and ATMs, including 119 full-service branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Peoples Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1902 and is based in Marietta, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.7.
PE Ratio
Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.56 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 12.81%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 13.6% and positive 2.2% for the next.
2. Travelzoo (TZOO)
27.9% sales growth and 100.23% return on equity
Travelzoo, an Internet media company, provides travel, entertainment, and local deals from travel and entertainment companies, and local businesses in the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. Its publications and products include Travelzoo Website; Travelzoo iPhone and Android apps; Travelzoo Top 20 email newsletter; and Newsflash email alert service. The company also operates the Travelzoo Network, a network of third-party Websites that list travel deals published by the company; and Local Deals and Getaway listings, which allow its members to purchase vouchers for deals from local businesses, such as spas, hotels, and restaurants. It serves airlines, hotels, cruise lines, vacations packagers, tour operators, destinations, car rental companies, travel agents, theater and performing arts groups, restaurants, spas, and activity companies. Travelzoo Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Travelzoo has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.57.
PE Ratio
Travelzoo has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.05 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 100.23%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Travelzoo’s stock is valued at $8.58 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $10.86 and way above its 52-week low of $4.10.
Sales Growth
Travelzoo’s sales growth is 19.8% for the current quarter and 27.9% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Travelzoo’s EBITDA is 16.81.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Travelzoo is 72878 which is 53.07% below its average volume of 155318.
3. Heico Corporation (HEI)
19.3% sales growth and 14.21% return on equity
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells aerospace, defense, and electronic related products and services. The company's Flight Support Group segment provides jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts; thermal insulation blankets and parts; renewable/reusable insulation systems; and specialty components. This segment also distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, structural, interconnect, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the commercial, regional, and general aviation markets; and offers repair and overhaul services for jet engine and aircraft component parts, avionics, instruments, composites, and flight surfaces of commercial aircraft, as well as for avionics and navigation systems, subcomponents, and other instruments utilized on military aircraft. Its Electronic Technologies Group segment provides electro-optical infrared simulation and test equipment; electro-optical laser products; electro-optical, microwave, and other power equipment; electromagnetic and radio frequency (RF) interference shielding and suppression filters; power conversion and interface products; interconnection devices; power electronics; and underwater locator beacons and emergency locator transmission beacons. This segment also offers traveling wave tube amplifiers and microwave power modules; memory products and specialty semiconductors; harsh environment connectivity products and custom molded cable assemblies; RF and microwave products; communications and electronic intercept receivers and tuners; self-sealing auxiliary fuel systems; active antenna systems and airborne antennas; nuclear radiation detectors; silicone products; power amplifiers; ceramic-to-metal feedthroughs and connectors; technical surveillance countermeasures equipment; RF receivers and sources; embedded computing solutions; test sockets and adapters; and radiation assurance services. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Heico Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.73.
PE Ratio
Heico Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 64.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $64.64 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 14.21%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 27.7%, now sitting on 2.49B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Heico Corporation is 131983 which is 64.49% below its average volume of 371704.
4. Manhattan Associates (MANH)
17.6% sales growth and 68.89% return on equity
Manhattan Associates, Inc. develops, sells, deploys, services, and maintains software solutions to manage supply chains, inventory, and omni-channel operations for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and other organizations. The company offers Manhattan SCALE, a portfolio of logistics execution solutions that provide trading partner management, yard management, optimization, warehouse management, and transportation execution services; and Manhattan Active, a set of enterprise and store omni-channel solutions. It also provides inventory optimization and planning solutions; maintenance services comprising customer support services and software enhancements; professional services, such as solutions planning and implementation, and related consulting services; and training and change management services. In addition, the company resells computer hardware, radio frequency terminal networks, radio frequency identification chip readers, bar code printers and scanners, and other peripherals. It offers products through direct sales personnel, as well as through partnership agreements with various organizations. The company operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Manhattan Associates, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Manhattan Associates has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.21.
PE Ratio
Manhattan Associates has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $93 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 68.89%.
5. Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (PLYA)
10.5% sales growth and 8.38% return on equity
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V., together with its subsidiaries, owns, develops, and operates resorts in prime beachfront locations in Mexico and the Caribbean. As of December 31, 2021, it owned a portfolio of 22 resorts with 8,366 rooms located in Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.35.
PE Ratio
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.97 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 8.38%.
Sales Growth
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.’s sales growth is 32.9% for the ongoing quarter and 10.5% for the next.
Moving Average
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $8.92 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $7.58.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.’s EBITDA is 23.52.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 24.2%, now sitting on 899.2M for the twelve trailing months.
6. Enova International (ENVA)
9.8% sales growth and 17.92% return on equity
Enova International, Inc., a technology and analytics company, provides online financial services in the United States, Brazil, Australia, and Canada. The company offers installment loans; line of credit accounts; receivables purchase agreements; CSO programs, including arranging loans with independent third-party lenders and assisting in the preparation of loan applications and loan documents; and bank programs, such as marketing services and loan servicing for near-prime unsecured consumer installment loan. It markets its financing products under the CashNetUSA, NetCredit, OnDeck, Headway Capital, The Business Backer, Simplic, and Pangea names. Enova International, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Enova International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.1.
PE Ratio
Enova International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.7 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 17.92%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Enova International’s stock is valued at $53.05 at 16:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $55.53 and way higher than its 52-week low of $28.37.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Enova International’s EBITDA is 29.99.
7. OneWater Marine (ONEW)
9.7% sales growth and 29.99% return on equity
OneWater Marine Inc. operates as a recreational boat retailer in the United States. It offers new and pre-owned recreational boats and yachts, as well as related marine products, such as parts and accessories. The company also provides boat repair and maintenance services; arranges boat financing and insurance; and other ancillary services, including indoor and outdoor storage, and marina, as well as rental of boats and personal watercraft. As of March 25, 2021, it operated 69 stores in 10 states, including Texas, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. OneWater Marine Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Buford, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, OneWater Marine has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.38.
PE Ratio
OneWater Marine has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.83 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 29.99%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 15.3% and positive 26.6% for the next.
8. Balchem Corporation (BCPC)
6.4% sales growth and 10.73% return on equity
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty performance ingredients and products for the nutritional, food, pharmaceutical, animal health, medical device sterilization, plant nutrition, and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Human Nutrition & Health, Animal Nutrition & Health, and Specialty Products. The Human Nutrition & Health segment supplies ingredients in the food and beverage industry. Its products include spray dried and emulsified powders, extrusion and agglomeration, blended lipid systems, liquid flavor delivery systems, juice and dairy bases, chocolate systems, and cereal systems, as well as ice cream bases and variegates. This segment also offers microencapsulation solutions for various applications; and human grade choline nutrients and mineral amino acid chelated products for nutrition and health applications. The Animal Nutrition & Health segment provides microencapsulated products to enhance health and milk production, and delivering nutrient supplements in ruminant animals; chelation technology, which offers enhanced nutrient absorption for various species of production and companion animals; and choline chloride, a nutrient for monogastric animal health. The Specialty Products segment offers ethylene oxide primarily for use in the health care industry; and single use canisters with ethylene oxide for sterilizing re-usable devices. This segment also markets and sells propylene oxide, a fumigant to aid in the control of insects and microbiological spoilage, as well as to reduce bacterial and mold contamination in shell and processed nut meats, processed spices, cacao beans, cocoa powder, raisins, figs, and prunes; and chelated minerals for high value crops. The company sells its products through sales force, independent distributors, and sales agents. Balchem Corporation was incorporated in 1967 and is headquartered in New Hampton, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Balchem Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.06.
PE Ratio
Balchem Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 42.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $42.73 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 10.73%.
