(VIANEWS) – Sierra Bancorp (BSRR), Badger Meter (BMI), Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) 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. Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)
97.4% sales growth and 10.85% return on equity
Sierra Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company accepts various deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market demand accounts, time deposits, retirement accounts, and sweep accounts. Its loan products include agricultural, commercial, consumer, real estate, construction, and mortgage loans. The company also offers automated teller machines; electronic point-of-sale payment alternatives; online and automated telephone banking services; and remote deposit capture and automated payroll services for business customers. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 35 full-service branches, an online branch, a loan production office, an agricultural credit center, and an SBA center. Sierra Bancorp was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Porterville, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.45.
PE Ratio
Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.03 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 10.85%.
Previous days news about Sierra Bancorp(BSRR)
- According to Zacks on Friday, 16 August, "A couple of other top-ranked stocks from the finance space are Sierra Bancorp (BSRR Quick QuoteBSRR – Free Report) and Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NRIM Quick QuoteNRIM – Free Report) . "
2. Badger Meter (BMI)
12.7% sales growth and 21.73% return on equity
Badger Meter, Inc. manufactures and markets flow measurement, quality, control, and communication solutions in the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, and internationally. It offers mechanical or static water meters, and related radio and software technologies and services to municipal water utilities. The company also provides flow instrumentation products, including meters, valves, and other sensing instruments to measure and control fluids going through a pipe or pipeline, including water, air, steam, oil, and other liquids and gases to original equipment manufacturers as the primary flow measurement device within a product or system, as well as through manufacturers' representatives. Its flow instrumentation products are used in water/wastewater, heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and corporate sustainability markets. In addition, the company offers ORION Migratable for automatic meter reading; ORION (SE) for traditional fixed network applications; and ORION Cellular for infrastructure-free fixed network meter reading solution, as well as BEACON advanced metering analytics, a secure cloud-hosted software suite that establishes alerts for specific conditions and allows consumer engagement tools that permit end water customers to view and manage their water usage activity. It also serves water utilities, industrial, and other industries. The company sells its products directly, as well as through resellers and representatives. Badger Meter, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Badger Meter has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.83.
PE Ratio
Badger Meter has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.42 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 21.73%.
Sales Growth
Badger Meter’s sales growth is 18.7% for the ongoing quarter and 12.7% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Badger Meter’s stock is valued at $189.28 at 01:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $210.30 and way higher than its 52-week low of $134.06.
Previous days news about Badger Meter(BMI)
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 14 August, "Some better-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Arista Networks (ANET Quick QuoteANET – Free Report) and Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. "
- According to Zacks on Friday, 16 August, "Other top-ranked stocks in the broader technology sector are Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) , Arista Networks (ANET Quick QuoteANET – Free Report) and Adobe (ADBE Quick QuoteADBE – Free Report) . ", "While Badger Meter and Arista Networks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each, Adobe carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. "
- According to Zacks on Thursday, 15 August, "Some better-ranked stocks worth consideration in the broader technology space are Badger Meter (BMI Quick QuoteBMI – Free Report) , Manhattan Associates (MANH Quick QuoteMANH – Free Report) and ANSYS (ANSS Quick QuoteANSS – Free Report) . "
3. Selective Insurance Group (SIGI)
10.3% sales growth and 8.34% return on equity
Selective Insurance Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance products and services in the United States. It operates through four segments: Standard Commercial Lines, Standard Personal Lines, E&S Lines, and Investments. The company offers property insurance products, which covers the financial consequences of accidental loss of an insured's real property, personal property, and/or earnings due to the property's loss; and casualty insurance products that covers the financial consequences of employee injuries in the course of employment, and bodily injury and/or property damage to a third party, as well as flood insurance products. It also invests in fixed income investments and commercial mortgage loans, as well as equity securities and alternative investment portfolio. The company offers its insurance products and services to businesses, non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and individuals through independent retail agents and wholesale general agents. Selective Insurance Group, Inc. was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Branchville, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Selective Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.67.
PE Ratio
Selective Insurance Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.23 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 8.34%.
Moving Average
Selective Insurance Group’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $91.01 and way under its 200-day moving average of $99.06.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 15, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.58%.
4. Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)
5.4% sales growth and 9.33% return on equity
Federal Realty is a recognized leader in the ownership, operation and redevelopment of high-quality retail-based properties located primarily in major coastal markets from Washington, D.C. to Boston as well as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Founded in 1962, Federal Realty's mission is to deliver long-term, sustainable growth through investing in communities where retail demand exceeds supply. Its expertise includes creating urban, mixed-use neighborhoods like Santana Row in San Jose, California, Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland and Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts. These unique and vibrant environments that combine shopping, dining, living and working provide a destination experience valued by their respective communities. Federal Realty's 106 properties include approximately 3,100 tenants, in 25 million square feet, and approximately 3,200 residential units. Federal Realty has increased its quarterly dividends to its shareholders for 54 consecutive years, the longest record in the REIT industry. Federal Realty is an S&P 500 index member and its shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbol FRT. For additional information about Federal Realty and its properties, visit www.federalrealty.com.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Federal Realty Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.4.
PE Ratio
Federal Realty Investment Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.94. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.94 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 9.33%.
