(VIANEWS) - Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN) 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. Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX)
85.3% sales growth and 13.28% return on equity
Quanex Building Products Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides components for the fenestration industry in the United States, Europe, Canada, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: North American Fenestration, European Fenestration, and North American Cabinet Components. It offers flexible insulating glass spacers, extruded vinyl profiles, window and door screens, and precision-formed metal and wood products, as well as cabinet doors and other components for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the kitchen and bathroom cabinet industry. In addition, the company provides various non-fenestration components and products, including solar panel sealants, trim moldings, vinyl decking, fencing, water retention barriers, and conservatory roof components. It sells its products to OEMs in the building products industry through sales representatives, direct sales force, distributors, and independent sales agents. Quanex Building Products Corporation was founded in 1927 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Quanex Building Products Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.25.
PE Ratio
Quanex Building Products Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.22 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 13.28%.Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 16, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.16%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 41.1% and positive 22.2% for the next.2. Group 1 Automotive (GPI)
15.3% sales growth and 20.73% return on equity
Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry. The company sells new and used cars, light trucks, and vehicle parts, as well as service and insurance contracts; arranges related vehicle financing; and offers automotive maintenance and repair services. It operates primarily in 17 states in the United States; and 35 towns in the United Kingdom. As of July 11, 2022, the company owned and operated 204 automotive dealerships, 273 franchises, and 47 collision centers that offer 35 brands of automobiles. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Group 1 Automotive has a trailing twelve months EPS of $40.52.
PE Ratio
Group 1 Automotive has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.45 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 20.73%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 14.2% and positive 2.8% for the next.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3%, now sitting on 18.35B for the twelve trailing months.
3. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. (ITRN)
9.4% sales growth and 30.56% return on equity
Ituran Location and Control Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides location-based telematics services and machine-to-machine telematics products. It operates through two segments, Telematics Services and Telematics Products. The Telematics services segment offers stolen vehicle recovery and tracking services, which enables to locate, track, and recover stolen vehicles for its subscribers; fleet management services that enable corporate and individual customers to track and manage their vehicles in real time; and locator services that allow customers to protect valuable merchandise and equipment. This segment also delivers on-demand navigation guidance, information, and assistance, including the provision of traffic reports and directions, as well as information on the location of gas stations, car repair shops, post offices, hospitals, and other facilities; and Connected Car, a service platform that includes a back-office application, a telematics device installed in the vehicle, mobile apps for IOS and Android users, and interface using the car infotainment screen, as well as usage based insurance and auto financing. This segment serves insurance companies and agents, car manufacturers, dealers and importers, cooperative sales channels, and private subscribers. The Telematics Products segment offers Base Site, a radio receiver that includes a processor and a data computation unit to collect and send data to and from transponders, and to control centers; Control Center, a center consisting of software used to collect data from various base sites, conduct location calculations, and transmit location data to various customers and law enforcement agencies; navigation and tracking devices installed in vehicles; and SMART, a portable transmitter installed in vehicles that sends a signal to the base site enabling the location of vehicles, equipment, or an individual. Ituran Location and Control Ltd. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Azor, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.56.
PE Ratio
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.25 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 30.56%.Moving Average
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.'s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $27.10 and under its 200-day moving average of $26.55.Sales Growth
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.'s sales growth is 6.4% for the ongoing quarter and 9.4% for the next.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 26, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.95%.
4. Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW)
7.8% sales growth and 8.52% return on equity
Arrow Financial Corporation, a bank holding company, provides commercial and consumer banking, and financial products and services. The company's deposit products include demand deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, and other time deposits. Its lending activities comprise commercial loans, such as term loans, time notes, and lines of credit; and commercial real estate loans to finance real estate purchases, refinancing, expansions, and improvements to commercial properties, as well as commercial construction and land development loans to finance projects. The company's lending activities also include consumer installment loans to finance personal expenditures, personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, and automobile loans; and residential real estate loans, fixed home equity loans, and home equity lines of credit for consumers to finance home improvements, debt consolidation, education, and other uses. In addition, it maintains an indirect lending program; and sells residential real estate loan originations into the secondary market. Further, the company provides retirement planning, trust, and estate administration services for individuals; and pension, profit-sharing, and employee benefit plan administration services for corporations. Additionally, it offers insurance agency services comprising group health care policies and life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products; and investment advisory services to its proprietary mutual funds, as well as holds a real estate investment trust. The company operates in the northeastern region of New York State in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex, Clinton, Rensselaer, Albany, and Schenectady counties, as well as surrounding areas. It owns 26 branch banking offices; and leases 12 branch banking offices, as well as two residential loan origination offices. Arrow Financial Corporation was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Glens Falls, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arrow Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.89.
PE Ratio
Arrow Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.84 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 8.52%.Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.12 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.07%.
5. Installed Building Products (IBP)
7.5% sales growth and 40.76% return on equity
Installed Building Products, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the installation of insulation, waterproofing, fire-stopping, fireproofing, garage doors, rain gutters, window blinds, shower doors, closet shelving and mirrors, and other products in the continental United States. The company offers a range of insulation materials, such as fiberglass and cellulose, and spray foam insulation materials. It is also involved in the installation of insulation and sealant materials in various areas of a structure, which includes basement and crawl space, building envelope, attic, and acoustical applications. In addition, the company installs a range of caulk and sealant products that control air infiltration in residential and commercial buildings; and waterproofing options, including sheet and hot applied waterproofing membranes, as well as deck coating, bentonite, and air and vapor systems. It serves homebuilders, multi-family and commercial construction firms, individual homeowners, and repair and remodeling contractors through a network of approximately 210 branch locations. The company was formerly known as CCIB Holdco, Inc. Installed Building Products, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Installed Building Products has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.96.
PE Ratio
Installed Building Products has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.49 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 40.76%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.6%, now sitting on 2.86B for the twelve trailing months.