(VIANEWS) – Randgold (GOLD), Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK), Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) 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. Randgold (GOLD)
38.1% sales growth and 7.2% return on equity
Barrick Gold Corporation engages in the exploration, mine development, production, and sale of gold and copper properties in Canada and internationally. The company also explores and sells silver and energy materials. It has ownership interests in producing gold mines located in Argentina, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Mali, Tanzania, and the United States. The company also has ownership interests in producing copper mines located in Chile, Saudi Arabia, and Zambia; and various other projects located in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Barrick Gold Corporation was founded in 1983 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Randgold has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.72.
PE Ratio
Randgold has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.83 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 7.2%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 30, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.11%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 50% and 63%, respectively.
Sales Growth
Randgold’s sales growth is 29.8% for the present quarter and 38.1% for the next.
2. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
24.8% sales growth and 9.21% return on equity
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.68.
PE Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.97 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 9.21%.
Moving Average
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $112.34 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $105.60.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is 79385 which is 30.98% below its average volume of 115033.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 37.7% and 35.7%, respectively.
3. Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP)
19.5% sales growth and 6.73% return on equity
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as the bank holding company for Pinnacle Bank that provides various banking products and services in the United States. The company accepts various deposits, including savings, checking, noninterest-bearing and interest-bearing checking, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts. Its loan products include commercial loans, such as equipment and working capital loans; commercial real estate loans comprising investment properties and business loans secured by real estate; and loans to individuals consisting of secured and unsecured installment and term loans, lines of credit, residential first mortgage loans, and home equity loans and lines of credit, as well as provides credit cards for consumers and businesses. The company also offers various securities and other financial products; investment products; brokerage and investment advisory programs; and fiduciary and investment management services, such as personal trust, endowments, foundations, individual retirement accounts, pensions, and custody. In addition, it provides insurance agency services primarily in the property and casualty area; merger and acquisition advisory services; and private debt, equity and mezzanine, and other middle-market advisory services. Further, the company offers treasury management, telephone and online banking, mobile banking, debit cards, direct deposit and remote deposit capture, mobile deposit option, automated teller machine, and cash management services. It serves individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, and professional entities. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 114 offices, including 48 in Tennessee, 36 in North Carolina, 20 in South Carolina, 9 in Virginia, and 1 in Georgia. Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pinnacle Financial Partners has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.05.
PE Ratio
Pinnacle Financial Partners has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.72 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 6.73%.
Moving Average
Pinnacle Financial Partners’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $88.63 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $83.34.
4. Collegium Pharmaceutical (COLL)
15.6% sales growth and 47.87% return on equity
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes medicines for pain management. Its portfolio includes Xtampza ER, an abuse-deterrent and oral formulation of oxycodone for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment; Nucynta ER and Nucynta IR, which are extended-release and immediate-release formulations of tapentadol; Belbuca, a buccal film that contains buprenorphine; and Symproic, an oral formulation of naldemedine for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation in adult patients with chronic non-cancer pain. The company was formerly known as Collegium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and changed its name to Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. in October 2003. Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Stoughton, Massachusetts.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Collegium Pharmaceutical has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.66.
PE Ratio
Collegium Pharmaceutical has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.14 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 47.87%.
Sales Growth
Collegium Pharmaceutical’s sales growth for the next quarter is 15.6%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Collegium Pharmaceutical is 218037 which is 53.97% below its average volume of 473719.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.2%, now sitting on 576.65M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Collegium Pharmaceutical’s stock is valued at $37.62 at 20:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $40.95 and way above its 52-week low of $20.95.
5. CubeSmart (CUBE)
14.5% sales growth and 14.15% return on equity
CubeSmart is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The Company's self-storage properties are designed to offer affordable, easily accessible and secure storage space for residential and commercial customers. According to the 2020 Self-Storage Almanac, CubeSmart is one of the top three owners and operators of self-storage properties in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CubeSmart has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.78.
PE Ratio
CubeSmart has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.92 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 14.15%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 1, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.04 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.96%.
Moving Average
CubeSmart’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $46.96 and way above its 200-day moving average of $44.04.
6. Vertex (VERX)
12.4% sales growth and 8.62% return on equity
Vertex, Inc. provides tax technology solutions for corporations in retail, leasing, communication, and manufacturing industries in the United States and internationally. It offers tax determination, compliance and reporting, tax data management, document management, pre-built integration, and industry-specific solutions. The company sells its software products through software license and software as a service subscriptions. It also offers implementation and training services in connection with its software license and cloud subscriptions, transaction tax returns outsourcing, and other tax-related services. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Vertex has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.13.
PE Ratio
Vertex has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 283.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $283.62 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 15.3%, now sitting on 617.83M for the twelve trailing months.
7. Liberty Media Corporation (FWONK)
11.4% sales growth and 4.13% return on equity
Formula One Group engages in the motorsports business. It holds commercial rights for the world championship, approximately a nine-month long motor race-based competition in which teams compete for the constructors' championship and drivers compete for the drivers' championship. The company was founded in 1950 and is based in Englewood, Colorado. Formula One Group is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Liberty Media Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.06.
PE Ratio
Liberty Media Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 71.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $71.65 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 4.13%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 59% and positive 68% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Liberty Media Corporation is 752588 which is 41.36% below its average volume of 1283540.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Liberty Media Corporation’s stock is valued at $75.95 at 20:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $82.23 and way above its 52-week low of $60.95.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 36.5%, now sitting on 3.69B for the twelve trailing months.
8. Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (SPNS)
8.3% sales growth and 15.74% return on equity
Sapiens International Corporation N.V. provides software solutions for the insurance and financial services industries in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and South Africa. The company offers Sapiens CoreSuite and Sapiens IDITSuite for personal, commercial, and specialty lines, as well as reinsurance and workers' compensation; and Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens UnderwritingPro, Sapiens ApplicationPro, Sapiens IllustrationPro, and Sapiens ConsolidationMaster for life, pension, and annuities. It also provides Sapiens DigitalSuite for insurance customers, agents, brokers, risk managers, customer groups and third-party service providers; Sapiens AgentConnect and Sapiens CustomerConnect portals; Sapiens Intelligence, an analytics platform; Sapiens IntelligencePro, a comprehensive BI solution with pre-configured reports, dashboards, and scorecards; and Sapiens Advanced Analytics, which uses AI and Machine Learning to generate actionable insights based on different models across the insurance value chain. In addition, the company offers Sapiens ReinsuranceMaster, Sapiens ReinsurancePro, and Sapiens Reinsurance GO reinsurance solutions; and Sapiens Platform, Sapiens CoreSuite, Sapiens PolicyPro, and Sapiens ClaimsPro, as well as Sapiens PolicyGo, Sapiens ClaimsGo, and Sapiens Connect for workers' compensation. Further, it provides financial and compliance solutions, which comprise Sapiens FinancialPro, Sapiens Financial GO, Sapiens StatementPro, Sapiens CheckPro, and Sapiens Reporting Tools; and Sapiens Decision, an enterprise-scale platform that enables institutions to centrally author, store, and manage various organizational business logics. Additionally, the company offers tailor-made solutions based on its Sapiens eMerge platform; and program delivery, business, and managed services. It markets and sells its products and services through direct and partner sales. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Holon, Israel.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sapiens International Corporation N.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.23.
PE Ratio
Sapiens International Corporation N.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.56 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 15.74%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 28, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.58 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.6%.
