(VIANEWS) – Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (RBA), Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY), Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI) 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)
134.8% sales growth and 3.45% 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 $0.98.
PE Ratio
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 58.4. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $58.4 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 3.45%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated’s EBITDA is 8.06.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated is 837591 which is 55.84% below its average volume of 1897100.
Sales Growth
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated’s sales growth is 115.9% for the current quarter and 134.8% for the next.
2. Paylocity Holding Corporation (PCTY)
32.1% sales growth and 17.8% return on equity
Paylocity Holding Corporation provides cloud-based payroll and human capital management software solutions for medium-sized organizations in the United States. The company offers Payroll and Tax Services solution to simplify payroll, automate processes and manage compliance requirements within one system; expense management, on demand payment, and garnishment solutions; human capital management and employee self-service solutions, document library, compliance dashboard, and HR edge; time and attendance solution, which tracks time and attendance data, eliminating the need for manual tracking of accruals and reducing administrative tasks; schedule tracking services; and time collection devices, including kiosks, time clocks, and mobile and web applications. In addition, the company offers talent management solutions comprising recruiting and onboarding, as well as learning, performance, and compensation management; employee benefits management and third-party administrative solutions; modern workforce solutions consisting of community, premium video, survey, and peer recognition; and analytics and insights solutions covering modern workforce index, data insights, and reporting. Further, it provides implementation and training, client, and tax and regulatory services. The company's clients include for-profit and non-profit organizations across industries, including business services, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, restaurants, retail, technology, and others. It sells its products through sales representatives. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Paylocity Holding Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.1.
PE Ratio
Paylocity Holding Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 87.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $87.87 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 17.8%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 42.5% and 14.3%, respectively.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Paylocity Holding Corporation’s stock is valued at $184.53 at 16:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $276.88 and way above its 52-week low of $160.00.
3. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI)
26.9% sales growth and 13% return on equity
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily originates, acquires, invests in, and manages commercial first mortgage loans, subordinate financings, and other commercial real estate-related debt investments in the United States. It is qualified as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income taxes, if the company distributes at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.92.
PE Ratio
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.64 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 13%.
Moving Average
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $10.08 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $10.67.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance is 175495 which is 85.42% below its average volume of 1203820.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 81.5%, now sitting on 358.42M for the twelve trailing months.
4. BanColombia S.A. (CIB)
22.7% sales growth and 19.9% return on equity
Bancolombia S. A. provides various banking products and services to individual and corporate customers in Colombia, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. The company operates through nine segments: Banking Colombia, Banking Panama, Banking El Salvador, Banking Guatemala, Trust, Investment Banking, Brokerage, International Banking, and All Other. It offers checking and savings accounts, fixed term deposits, and investment products; trade financing, loans funded by domestic development banks, working capital loans, credit cards, personal and vehicle loans, payroll loans, and overdrafts; financial support to real estate developers and mortgages for individuals and companies; and financial and operating leasing services. The company also provides hedging instruments, including futures, forwards, options, and swaps; and brokerage, investment advisory, and private banking services, including selling and distributing equities, futures, foreign currencies, fixed income securities, mutual funds, and structured products. In addition, it offers cash management services; foreign currency transaction services; life, auto, commercial, and homeowner's insurance products; and online and computer banking services. Further, the company provides investment banking services comprising project and acquisition finance, debt and equity capital markets, principal investments, M&A, restructurings, and structured financing; money market accounts, mutual and pension funds, private equity funds, payment trust, custody, and corporate trust; and digital banking platform, transportation, securities brokerage, maintenance and remodeling, advertising and marketing, and outsourcing services, as well as credit cards. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 1,057 branches; 18,631 banking correspondents; 535 PAMs; 215 kiosks in El Salvador and 137 in Colombia; and 6,124 automatic teller machines. Bancolombia S.A. was incorporated in 1945 and is headquartered in MedellÃn, Colombia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BanColombia S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.55.
PE Ratio
BanColombia S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.01 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 19.9%.
5. Laureate Education (LAUR)
13.5% sales growth and 8.5% return on equity
Laureate Education, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and higher education institutions. It offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs primarily in the areas of business and management, medicine and health sciences, and engineering and information technology through campus-based, online, and hybrid programs. The company provides its services in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and the United States. The company was formerly known as Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Laureate Education, Inc. in May 2004. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Laureate Education has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.44.
PE Ratio
Laureate Education has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.73. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.73 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 8.5%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Laureate Education is 1397050 which is 82.92% above its average volume of 763738.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Laureate Education’s EBITDA is 1.88.
6. First Community Bankshares (FCBC)
12.1% sales growth and 11.43% return on equity
First Community Bankshares, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for First Community Bank that provides various banking products and services. It offers demand deposit accounts, savings and money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement arrangements; commercial, consumer, and real estate mortgage loans, as well as lines of credit; various credit and debit cards, and automated teller machine card services; and corporate and personal trust services. The company also provides wealth management services, including trust management, estate administration, and investment advisory services; and investment management services. It serves individuals and businesses across various industries, such as education, government, and health services; coal mining and gas extraction; retail trade; construction; manufacturing; tourism; and transportation. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 49 branches, including 17 branches in West Virginia, 23 branches in Virginia, 7 branches in North Carolina, and 2 branches in Tennessee. First Community Bankshares, Inc. was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Bluefield, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Community Bankshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.93.
PE Ratio
First Community Bankshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.15. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.15 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 11.43%.
