(VIANEWS) – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (RBA), Qualys (QLYS), Manitex International (MNTX) 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. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (RBA)
102% sales growth and 5.03% return on equity
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated, an asset management and disposition company, sells industrial equipment and other durable assets through its unreserved auctions, online marketplaces, listing services, and private brokerage services. It sells a range of used and unused commercial assets, including earthmoving equipment, truck tractors and trailers, government surplus, oil and gas equipment, and other industrial assets, as well as construction and heavy machinery. The company also offers live auction events with online bidding. It sells used equipment to its customers through live unreserved auctions at 40 auction sites worldwide. The company serves construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry sectors. It operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.02.
PE Ratio
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 66.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $66.09 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 5.03%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 1.5% and 28.1%, respectively.
2. Qualys (QLYS)
10.7% sales growth and 46.13% return on equity
Qualys, Inc. provides cloud-based information technology (IT), security, and compliance solutions in the United States and internationally. The company offers Qualys Cloud Apps, which includes Vulnerability Management; Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response; Threat Protection; Continuous Monitoring; Patch Management; Multi-Vector Endpoint Detection and Response; Certificate Assessment; SaaS Detection and Response; Secure Enterprise Mobility; Policy Compliance; Security Configuration Assessment; PCI Compliance; File Integrity Monitoring; Security Assessment Questionnaire; Out of-Band Configuration Assessment; Web Application Scanning; Web Application Firewall; Global Asset Inventory; Cybersecurity Asset Management; Certificate Inventory; Cloud Inventory; Cloud Security Assessment; and Container Security. Its integrated suite of IT, security, and compliance solutions delivered on its Qualys Cloud Platform enables customers to identify and manage IT assets, collect and analyze IT security data, discover and prioritize vulnerabilities, recommend and implement remediation actions, and verify the implementation of such actions. The company also provides asset tagging and management, reporting and dashboards, questionnaires and collaboration, remediation and workflow, big data correlation and analytics engine, and alerts and notifications, which enable integrated workflows, management and real-time analysis, and reporting across IT, security, and compliance solutions. The company offers its solutions through its sales teams, as well as through its network of channel partners, such as security consulting organizations, managed service providers, resellers, and consulting firms. It serves enterprises, government entities, and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries, including education, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, media, retail, technology, and utilities. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Qualys has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.03.
PE Ratio
Qualys has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.84 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 46.13%.
Sales Growth
Qualys’s sales growth is 11.5% for the ongoing quarter and 10.7% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.5%, now sitting on 554.46M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Qualys’s stock is valued at $164.57 at 10:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $206.35 and way above its 52-week low of $107.00.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Qualys’s EBITDA is 105.11.
3. Manitex International (MNTX)
7.9% sales growth and 4.51% return on equity
Manitex International, Inc. provides engineered lifting solutions in the United States, Italy, Canada, France, Chile, and internationally. It designs, manufactures, and distributes products that are used in various industries. The company also offers boom trucks, truck cranes, and sign cranes products primarily for use in industrial projects, energy exploration, and infrastructure development comprising roads, bridges, and commercial construction. In addition, it manufactures and sells rough terrain cranes and material handling products for construction, municipality, and railroad industries; truck mounted hydraulic knuckle boom cranes; and shipping articulated cranes. The company provides its products under the Manitex, PM, MAC, PM-Tadano, Oil & Steel, Badger, and Valla brands. It also sells its products through dealers and rental distribution channel. The company was formerly known as Veri-Tek International, Corp. and changed its name to Manitex International, Inc. in May 2008. Manitex International, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Manitex International has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.14.
PE Ratio
Manitex International has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 47.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $47.71 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 4.51%.
Moving Average
Manitex International’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $7.88 and way above its 200-day moving average of $5.72.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.7%, now sitting on 291.56M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Manitex International is 32408 which is 68.76% below its average volume of 103759.
4. Cass Information Systems (CASS)
5.9% sales growth and 13.78% return on equity
Cass Information Systems, Inc. provides payment and information processing services to manufacturing, distribution, and retail enterprises in the United States. It operates through two segments, Information Services and Banking Services. The company's services include freight invoice rating, payment processing, auditing, and the generation of accounting and transportation information. It also processes and pays facility-related invoices, such as electricity, gas, waste, and telecommunications expenses; and provides telecom expense management solutions. In addition, the company, through its banking subsidiary, Cass Commercial Bank, provides a range of banking products and services, such as checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; commercial, industrial, and real estate loans; and cash management services to privately-owned businesses and faith-related ministries. Further, it provides B2B payment platform for clients that require an agile fintech partner. It operates through its banking facility near downtown St. Louis, Missouri; operating branch in the Bridgeton, Missouri; and leased facilities in Fenton, Missouri and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company was formerly known as Cass Commercial Corporation and changed its name to Cass Information Systems, Inc. in January 2001. Cass Information Systems, Inc. was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cass Information Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Cass Information Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.22. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.22 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 13.78%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7%, now sitting on 213.23M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 4, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.53%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Cass Information Systems’s stock is valued at $48.43 at 10:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $50.83 and way above its 52-week low of $35.05.
5. Northeast Bank (NBN)
5.3% sales growth and 18.22% return on equity
Northeast Bank provides personal and business banking services in Maine, the United States. The company's deposit products include demand deposit, NOW, money market, savings, certificate of deposit, and individual retirement accounts, as well as checking accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises residential mortgage loans; multi-family and other commercial real estate loans; commercial and industrial loans, such as term loans, lines of credit and equipment, and receivables financing; consumer loans comprising mobile home and overdraft, and deposit-secured loans; and small business administration loans. In addition, the company offers telephone banking, online banking and bill payment, mobile banking, cash management, and remote deposit capture services, as well as debit and credit card, ATM, electronic transfer, and check services. It operates a network of nine branches in Western, Central, and Southern Maine. Northeast Bank was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Portland, Maine.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northeast Bank has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.17.
PE Ratio
Northeast Bank has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.5 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 18.22%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 27.9%, now sitting on 143.21M for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Northeast Bank’s stock is valued at $53.80 at 10:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $59.00 and way higher than its 52-week low of $33.15.
