(VIANEWS) – Simulations Plus (SLP), Amtech Systems (ASYS), Roper Industries (ROP) 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. Simulations Plus (SLP)
45% sales growth and 6.21% return on equity
Simulations Plus, Inc. develops drug discovery and development software for mechanistic modeling and simulation, and prediction of properties of molecules utilizing artificial-intelligence- and machine-learning-based technology worldwide. The company offers GastroPlus, which simulates the absorption, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics, and drug-drug interactions of compounds administered to humans and animals; DDDPlus that simulates in vitro laboratory experiments; and MembranePlus, which simulates laboratory experiments. It also provides PKPlus, a program that provides the functionality needed by pharmaceutical industry scientists to perform the analyses and generate the outputs needed to satisfy regulatory agency requirements for noncompartmental analysis and compartmental PK modelling; ADMET Predictor, a chemistry-based computer program that takes molecular structures as inputs and predicts their properties; and MedChem Designer, a molecule drawing program or sketcher. In addition, it offers KIWI, a cloud-based web application to organize, process, maintain, and communicate the volume of data and results generated by pharmacologists and scientists over the duration of a drug development program; DILIsym, a quantitative systems pharmacology software; NAFLDsym, a simulation program for analyzing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; RENAsym for investigating and predicting drug-induced or acute kidney injury; IPFsym, a software tool to treat or cure idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; and the Monolix Suite, a solution for modeling and simulation. Further, the company provides population modeling and simulation contract research services; and clinical-pharmacology-based consulting services in support of regulatory submissions. It serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agrochemical, cosmetics, and food companies, as well as academic and regulatory agencies. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Lancaster, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Simulations Plus has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.49.
PE Ratio
Simulations Plus has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 88.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $88.43 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 6.21%.
Sales Growth
Simulations Plus’s sales growth is 9.2% for the present quarter and 45% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 6.4%, now sitting on 54.41M for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Simulations Plus’s EBITDA is 159.42.
2. Amtech Systems (ASYS)
20.7% sales growth and 16.03% return on equity
Amtech Systems, Inc. manufactures and sells capital equipment and related consumables for use in fabricating silicon carbide (SiC), silicon power devices, analog and discrete devices, electronic assemblies, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) worldwide. The company operates in Semiconductor; and Material and Substrate segments. The Semiconductor segment designs, manufactures, sells, and services thermal processing equipment, including solder reflow ovens, horizontal diffusion furnaces, and custom high-temp belt furnaces for use by semiconductor, electronics, and electro/mechanical assembly manufacturers, as well as automotive and other industries; and diffusion and reflow thermal systems, as well as wafer polishing equipment and related services. The Material and Substrate segment manufactures and sells consumables and machinery for lapping and polishing of materials, such as silicon wafers for semiconductor products; sapphire substrates for LED lighting and mobile devices; silicon carbide wafers for LED and power device applications; various glass and silica components for 3D image transmission; quartz and ceramic components for telecommunications devices; and medical device components, and optical and photonics applications. This segment also offers substrate process chemicals for use in various manufacturing processes, including semiconductors, silicon and compound semiconductor wafers, and optics. The company sells its products through sales personnel, as well as a network of independent sales representatives and distributors. The company was formerly known as Quartz Engineering & Materials, Inc. and changed its name to Amtech Systems, Inc. in 1987. Amtech Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Amtech Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.05.
PE Ratio
Amtech Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.58 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 16.03%.
Moving Average
Amtech Systems’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $9.03 and under its 200-day moving average of $9.21.
3. Roper Industries (ROP)
16.1% sales growth and 6.92% return on equity
Roper Technologies, Inc. designs and develops software, and technology enabled products and solutions. The company offers management, campus solutions, diagnostic and laboratory information management, enterprise management, information solutions, transportation management, financial and compliance management, and cloud-based financial analytics and performance management software; cloud-based software to the property and casualty insurance industry; and software, services, and technologies for foodservice operations. It also provides cloud-based data, collaboration, and estimating automation software; electronic marketplace; visual effects and 3D content software; wireless sensor network and solutions; cloud-based software for the life insurance and financial services industries; supply chain software; health care service and software; RFID card readers; data analytics and information; and pharmacy software solutions. In addition, the company offers ultrasound accessories; dispensers and metering pumps; automated surgical scrub and linen dispensing equipment; water meters; optical and electromagnetic measurement systems; and medical devices. It distributes and sells its products through direct sales, manufacturers' representatives, resellers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Roper Industries, Inc. and changed its name to Roper Technologies, Inc. in April 2015. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Roper Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.66.
PE Ratio
Roper Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.45 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 6.92%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Roper Industries’s stock is valued at $477.69 at 06:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $482.75 and way higher than its 52-week low of $356.22.
4. United Community Banks (UCBI)
13.5% sales growth and 10.11% return on equity
United Community Banks, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for the United Community Bank, a state-chartered bank that provides various banking products and services. The company accepts checking, savings, money market, negotiable order of withdrawal, time, and other deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its loan products include commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, commercial construction, residential mortgage and construction, consumer direct loans, and indirect auto loans, as well as home equity lines of credits. The company also offers investment products; wealth management services comprising financial planning, customized portfolio management, and investment advice; trust services to manage fiduciary assets; insurance products, including life insurance, long-term care insurance, and tax-deferred annuities; reinsurance on a property insurance contract; and payment processing, merchant, wire transfer, private banking, and other financial services. It serves individuals, small businesses, mid-sized commercial businesses, and non-profit organizations. The company operates through 193 locations in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida markets. United Community Banks, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is based in Blairsville, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Community Banks has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.61.
PE Ratio
United Community Banks has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.84 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 10.11%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 6.1% and a negative 17.3%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for United Community Banks is 308495 which is 53.43% below its average volume of 662461.
Moving Average
United Community Banks’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $24.15 and way below its 200-day moving average of $31.09.
5. Telefonica Brasil, S.A. ADS (VIV)
10.1% sales growth and 5.96% return on equity
Telef̫nica Brasil S.A., together with its subsidiaries, provides mobile and fixed telecommunications services to residential and corporate customers in Brazil. Its fixed line services portfolio includes local, domestic long-distance, and international long-distance calls; and mobile portfolio comprises voice and broadband internet access through 3G, 4G, 4.5G, and 5G as well as mobile value-added services and wireless roaming services. The company also offers data services, including broadband and mobile data services. In addition, it provides pay TV services through direct to home satellite technology, IPTV, and cable, as well as pay-per-view and video on demand services; network services, such as rental of facilities; other services comprising internet access, private network connectivity, computer equipment leasing, extended service, caller identification, voice mail, cellular blocker, and others; wholesale services, including interconnection services to users of other network providers; and digital services, such as entertainment, cloud, and security and financial services. Further, the company offers multimedia communication services, which include audio, data, voice and other sounds, images, texts, and other information, as well as sells devices, such as smartphones, broadband USB modems, and other devices. Additionally, it provides telecommunications solutions and IT support to various industries, such as retail, manufacturing, services, financial institutions, government, etc. It markets and sells its solutions through own stores, dealers, retail and distribution channels, door-to-door sales, and outbound tele sales. The company was formerly known as Telecomunica̵̤es de Ṣo Paulo S.A. РTELESP and changed its name to Telef̫nica Brasil S.A. in October 2011. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Ṣo Paulo, Brazil.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Telefonica Brasil, S.A. ADS has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.51.
PE Ratio
Telefonica Brasil, S.A. ADS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.43 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 5.96%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Telefonica Brasil, S.A. ADS’s EBITDA is 2.81.
Sales Growth
Telefonica Brasil, S.A. ADS’s sales growth is 3% for the current quarter and 10.1% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12.1%, now sitting on 49.41B for the twelve trailing months.
6. Stryker Corp (SYK)
7.3% sales growth and 16.45% return on equity
Stryker Corporation operates as a medical technology company. The company operates through two segments, MedSurg and Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics and Spine. The Orthopaedics and Spine segment provides implants for use in hip and knee joint replacements, and trauma and extremities surgeries. This segment also offers spinal implant products comprising cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody systems that are used in spinal injury, deformity, and degenerative therapies. The MedSurg and Neurotechnology segment offers surgical equipment and surgical navigation systems, endoscopic and communications systems, patient handling, emergency medical equipment and intensive care disposable products, reprocessed and remanufactured medical devices, and other medical device products that are used in various medical specialties. This segment also provides neurotechnology products, which include products used for minimally invasive endovascular techniques; products for brain and open skull based surgical procedures; orthobiologic and biosurgery products, such as synthetic bone grafts and vertebral augmentation products; minimally invasive products for the treatment of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; and craniomaxillofacial implant products, including cranial, maxillofacial, and chest wall devices, as well as dural substitutes and sealants. The company sells its products to doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities through company-owned subsidiaries and branches, as well as third-party dealers and distributors in approximately 75 countries. Stryker Corporation was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Stryker Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.71.
PE Ratio
Stryker Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 44.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $44.58 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 16.45%.
Sales Growth
Stryker Corp’s sales growth is 7.4% for the current quarter and 7.3% for the next.
Moving Average
Stryker Corp’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $288.01 and way above its 200-day moving average of $258.53.
7. Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO)
6.3% sales growth and 6.03% return on equity
Columbus McKinnon Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets intelligent motion solutions to ergonomically move, lift, position, and secure materials worldwide. The company offers electric, air-powered, lever, and hand hoists; hoist trolleys, explosion-protected and custom engineered hoists, and winches; crane systems, such as crane components and kits, enclosed track rail systems, mobile and jib cranes, and fall protection systems, as well as material handling solutions; rigging equipment comprising below-the-hook lifting devices, shackles, chains and chains accessories, forestry and hand tools, lifting slings, lashing systems, and tie-downs and load binders; rotary unions and swivel joints; and mechanical and electromechanical actuators. It also provides power and motion technology products, including AC motor controls and line regenerative systems, automation and diagnostics, brakes, cable and festoon systems, collision avoidance systems, conductor bar systems, DC motor and magnet control systems, elevator drives, inverter duty motors, mining drives, pendant pushbutton stations, radio controls, and wind inverters; power delivery subsystems; overhead aluminum light rail workstations; and low profile, flexible chain, large scale, sanitary, and vertical elevation conveyor systems, as well as pallet system conveyors and accumulation systems. The company serves market verticals, including general industries, transportation, energy and utilities, process industries, industrial automation, construction and infrastructure, food and beverage, entertainment, life sciences, consumer packaged goods, and e-commerce/supply chain/warehousing. It offers its products to end users directly, as well as through distributors, independent crane builders, material handling specialists and integrators, government agencies, original equipment manufacturers, and engineering procurement and construction firms. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Columbus McKinnon Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.69.
PE Ratio
Columbus McKinnon Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.32 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 6.03%.
