Simulations Plus And 7 Other Stocks Have High Sales Growth And An Above 3% Return on Equity

(VIANEWS) – Simulations Plus (SLP), Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares (EGO), Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT) 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)

38.9% sales growth and 5.51% 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 $0.48.

PE Ratio

Simulations Plus has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 73.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $73.04 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 5.51%.

Dividend Yield

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jul 29, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.66%.

2. Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares (EGO)

23.1% sales growth and 4.99% return on equity

Eldorado Gold Corporation and its subsidiaries engage in the exploration, discovery, acquisition, financing, development, production, sale, and reclamation of mineral products, primarily in Turkey, Canada, Greece, Brazil, and Romania. The company primarily produces gold, as well as silver, lead, zinc, and iron ore. It operates five mines: Kisladag and Efemcukuru located in western Turkey, Lamaque in Canada, and Olympias and Stratoni located in northern Greece. The company was formerly known as Eldorado Corporation Ltd. and changed its name to Eldorado Gold Corporation in April 1996. Eldorado Gold Corporation was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.88.

PE Ratio

Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.01 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 4.99%.

Moving Average

Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $16.64 and way above its 200-day moving average of $14.32.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Eldorado Gold Corporation Ordinary Shares is 277863 which is 79.68% below its average volume of 1368070.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 29.8%, now sitting on 1.11B for the twelve trailing months.

3. Fulton Financial Corporation (FULT)

16.1% sales growth and 10.21% return on equity

Fulton Financial Corporation operates as a financial holding company that provides consumer and commercial banking products and services. It accepts various checking accounts and savings deposit products, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers secured consumer loans, including home equity loans and lines of credit, automobile loans, personal lines of credit, and checking account overdraft protection; construction and jumbo residential mortgage loans; and commercial lending products comprising commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, and construction loans, as well as equipment lease financing loans. In addition, it provides letters of credit, cash management services, and traditional deposit products; and wealth management services, including investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and investment advisory services. Further, the company owns passive investments, as well as trust preferred securities; and sells various life insurance products. It provides its products and services through traditional financial center banking, as well as through a network of automated teller machines, telephone banking, mobile banking, and online banking. The company operated branches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia. Fulton Financial Corporation was incorporated in 1882 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Fulton Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.68.

PE Ratio

Fulton Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.52 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 10.21%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Fulton Financial Corporation is 740732 which is 53.13% below its average volume of 1580580.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Fulton Financial Corporation’s stock is valued at $19.35 at 06:22 EST, below its 52-week high of $20.33 and way above its 52-week low of $11.63.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 14.8%, now sitting on 1.08B for the twelve trailing months.

4. Celestica (CLS)

14.2% sales growth and 20.99% return on equity

Celestica Inc. provides hardware platform and supply chain solutions in North America, Europe, and Asia. It operates through two segments, Advanced Technology Solutions, and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions. The company offers a range of product manufacturing and related supply chain services, including design and development, engineering, supply chain management, new product introduction, component sourcing, electronics manufacturing and assembly, testing, complex mechanical assembly, systems integration, precision machining, order fulfillment, logistics, asset management, product licensing, and after-market repair and return services. It also provides enterprise-level data communications and information processing infrastructure products, such as routers, switches, data center interconnects, servers, and storage-related products; capacitors, microprocessors, resistors, and memory modules; and power inverters, energy storage products, smart meters, and other electronic componentry. The company serves aerospace and defense, industrial, energy, healthtech, capital equipment, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), cloud-based, and other service providers, including hyperscalers, and other companies in a range of industries. Celestica Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Celestica has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.06.

PE Ratio

Celestica has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.81. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.81 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 20.99%.

Moving Average

Celestica’s worth is way below its 50-day moving average of $52.56 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $44.25.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Celestica’s stock is valued at $45.32 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $63.49 and way above its 52-week low of $20.87.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 43.1% and 23.7%, respectively.

Previous days news about Celestica(CLS)

  • According to Zacks on Wednesday, 11 September, "In contrast, Celestica falls under the Electronics – Manufacturing Services industry. ", "Another Computer and Technology stock, which has outperformed the sector so far this year, is Celestica (CLS Quick QuoteCLS – Free Report) . "
  • Celestica (cls) advances but underperforms market: key facts. According to Zacks on Thursday, 12 September, "From a valuation perspective, Celestica is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 12.42. ", "Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Celestica in its upcoming release. "

5. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (GILT)

14% sales growth and 7.39% return on equity

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides satellite-based broadband communication solutions in Israel and internationally. It operates through Fixed Networks, Mobility Solutions, and Terrestrial Infrastructure Projects segments. The company designs and manufactures ground-based satellite communications equipment; and provides solutions and end-to-end services. Its portfolio consists of very small aperture terminals, amplifiers, modems, on-the-move antennas, solid state power amplifiers, block upconverters, transceivers, low-profile antennas, and on-the-move/on-the-pause terminals and modems. The company also offers turnkey integrated solutions, including managed satellite network services, network planning and optimization, satellite capacity, remote network operation, call center support, hub and field operations, and communication networks construction and installation services. In addition, it provides connectivity services, Internet access, and telephony services to enterprise, government, and residential customers; and builds telecommunication infrastructure using fiber-optic and wireless technologies for broadband connectivity. The company sells its products and solutions to communication service providers, satellite operators, governments, mobile network operators, telecommunication companies, and system integrators, as well as to defense and homeland security organizations, and directly to end-users. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.35.

PE Ratio

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.14. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.14 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 7.39%.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 72.2% and positive 33.3% for the next.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.’s stock is valued at $4.60 at 06:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $6.80 and way higher than its 52-week low of $4.04.

Moving Average

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $4.54 and way below its 200-day moving average of $5.51.

6. Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW)

8.1% sales growth and 8.52% return on equity

Arrow Financial Corporation, a bank holding company, provides commercial and consumer banking, and financial products and services. The company's deposit products include demand deposits, interest-bearing checking accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, and other time deposits. Its lending activities comprise commercial loans, such as term loans, time notes, and lines of credit; and commercial real estate loans to finance real estate purchases, refinancing, expansions, and improvements to commercial properties, as well as commercial construction and land development loans to finance projects. The company's lending activities also include consumer installment loans to finance personal expenditures, personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, and automobile loans; and residential real estate loans, fixed home equity loans, and home equity lines of credit for consumers to finance home improvements, debt consolidation, education, and other uses. In addition, it maintains an indirect lending program; and sells residential real estate loan originations into the secondary market. Further, the company provides retirement planning, trust, and estate administration services for individuals; and pension, profit-sharing, and employee benefit plan administration services for corporations. Additionally, it offers insurance agency services comprising group health care policies and life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products; and investment advisory services to its proprietary mutual funds, as well as holds a real estate investment trust. The company operates in the northeastern region of New York State in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex, Clinton, Rensselaer, Albany, and Schenectady counties, as well as surrounding areas. It owns 26 branch banking offices; and leases 12 branch banking offices, as well as two residential loan origination offices. Arrow Financial Corporation was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Glens Falls, New York.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Arrow Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.9.

PE Ratio

Arrow Financial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.89 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 8.52%.

7. CBOE Holdings (CBOE)

7.7% sales growth and 20.04% return on equity

Cboe Global Markets, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an options exchange worldwide. It operates through five segments: Options, North American Equities, Futures, Europe and Asia Pacific, and Global FX. The Options segment trades in listed market indices. The North American Equities segment trades in listed U.S. and Canadian equities. This segment also offers exchange-traded products (ETP) transaction and ETP listing services. The Futures segment trades in futures. The Europe and Asia Pacific segment offers pan-European listed equities and derivatives transaction services, ETPs, exchange-traded commodities, and international depository receipts, as well as ETP listings and clearing services. The Global FX segment provides institutional foreign exchange (FX) trading and non-deliverable forward FX transactions services. The company has strategic relationships with S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC; FTSE International Limited; Frank Russell Company; MSCI Inc.; and DJI Opco, LLC. The company was formerly known as CBOE Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Cboe Global Markets, Inc. in October 2017. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, CBOE Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.23.

PE Ratio

CBOE Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.35 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 20.04%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.3%, now sitting on 3.81B for the twelve trailing months.

Sales Growth

CBOE Holdings’s sales growth is 9.3% for the ongoing quarter and 7.7% for the next.

8. Independent Bank Corporation (IBCP)

7% sales growth and 16.34% return on equity

Independent Bank Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Independent Bank that provides commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in rural and suburban communities across Lower Michigan. It offers checking and savings accounts, commercial lending, direct and indirect consumer financing, mortgage lending, and safe deposit box services. The company also provides title insurance services and investment services. Independent Bank Corporation was founded in 1864 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Independent Bank Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.12.

PE Ratio

Independent Bank Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.86 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 16.34%.

Moving Average

Independent Bank Corporation’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $30.68 and way above its 200-day moving average of $26.07.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 8.4% and positive 16.9% for the next.

Dividend Yield

As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 5, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.83%.

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