(VIANEWS) – StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX), Argan (AGX), United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR) 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. StoneCastle Financial Corp (BANX)
29.5% sales growth and 9.55% return on equity
ArrowMark Financial Corp. is a closed-end balanced mutual fund launched and managed by ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC. It invests in public equity and fixed income markets of global region. For its equity portion, the fund invests in stocks of companies operating across financials, banks sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across diversified market capitalization. For its fixed income portion, the fund invests in debt and subordinated debt, structured notes and securities, regulatory capital securities which are rated below investment grade. ArrowMark Financial Corp. was formed on February 7, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.01.
PE Ratio
StoneCastle Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.51 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 9.55%.
2. Argan (AGX)
23.7% sales growth and 12.78% return on equity
Argan, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, operations management, maintenance, project development, technical, and consulting services to the power generation and renewable energy markets. The company operates through Power Industry Services, Industrial Fabrication and Field Services, and Telecommunications Infrastructure Services segments. The Power Industry Services segment offers engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting services to the owners of alternative energy facilities, such as biomass plants, wind farms, and solar fields; and design, construction, project management, start-up, and operation services for projects with approximately 15 gigawatts of power-generating capacity. This segment serves independent power project owners, public utilities, power plant equipment suppliers, and energy plant construction companies. The Industrial Fabrication and Field Services segment provides industrial field, and steel pipe and vessel fabrication services for forest products, power, energy, large fertilizer, EPC, mining, and petrochemical companies in southeast region of the United States. The Telecommunications Infrastructure Services segment offers trenchless directional boring and excavation for underground communication and power networks, as well as aerial cabling services; and installs buried cable, high and low voltage electric lines, and private area outdoor lighting systems. It also provides structuring, cabling, terminations, and connectivity that offers the physical transport for high speed data, voice, video, and security networks. This segment serves state and local government agencies, regional communications service providers, electric utilities, and other commercial customers, as well as federal government facilities comprising cleared facilities in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Argan, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Argan has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.47.
PE Ratio
Argan has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.89 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 12.78%.
Moving Average
Argan’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $45.34 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $42.03.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Argan’s EBITDA is 0.36.
3. United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)
18.7% sales growth and 17.52% return on equity
United Therapeutics Corporation, a biotechnology company, engages in the development and commercialization of products to address the unmet medical needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases in the United States and internationally. Its commercial therapies include Remodulin, an infused formulation of the prostacyclin analogue treprostinil for subcutaneous and intravenous administration to diminish symptoms associated with exercise in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients; Tyvaso, an inhaled formulation of treprostinil to enhance the exercise ability in PAH patients; Orenitram, a tablet dosage form of treprostinil to enhance the exercise capacity in PAH patients; Unituxin, a monoclonal antibody for treating high-risk neuroblastoma; and Adcirca, an oral PDE-5 inhibitor to enhance the exercise ability in PAH patients. The company also engages in developing OreniPro, RemoPro, Tyvaso DPI, Trevyent, Ralinepag, and Aurora-GT to treat PAH; Unexisome to treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia; and the research and development of various organ transplantation-related technologies, including regenerative medicine, xenotransplantation, and ex-vivo lung perfusion, as well as the development of medicine for other diseases. It has licensing and collaboration agreements with Medtronic, Inc. to develop and commercialize the implantable system for Remodulin; Caremark, L.L.C. to provide refills of implanted pumps at its infusion centers; DEKA Research & Development Corp. to develop a semi-disposable system for the subcutaneous delivery of Remodulin; MannKind Corporation to develop and license treprostinil inhalation powder and Dreamboat devices; and Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop ralinepag for the treatment of PAH. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Therapeutics Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $18.12.
PE Ratio
United Therapeutics Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.51 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 17.52%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
United Therapeutics Corporation’s EBITDA is 4.21.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18.1%, now sitting on 2.2B for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for United Therapeutics Corporation is 198561 which is 27.02% below its average volume of 272109.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 58.8% and 14.6%, respectively.
4. EastGroup Properties (EGP)
14.3% sales growth and 8.04% return on equity
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP), an S&P MidCap 400 company, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in major Sunbelt markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 15,000 to 70,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. EastGroup's portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 45.7 million square feet.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.94.
PE Ratio
EastGroup Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 46.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $46.77 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 8.04%.
Sales Growth
EastGroup Properties’s sales growth is 14.5% for the present quarter and 14.3% for the next.
Moving Average
EastGroup Properties’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $169.26 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $170.05.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for EastGroup Properties is 309060 which is 0.96% below its average volume of 312062.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
EastGroup Properties’s EBITDA is 18.56.
Previous days news about EastGroup Properties(EGP)
- According to Zacks on Monday, 18 December, "Players like EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) , Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) and Park Hotels & Resorts (PK Quick QuotePK – Free Report) are likely to prosper."
- According to Zacks on Monday, 18 December, "Some better-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are Lamar Advertising (LAMR Quick QuoteLAMR – Free Report) , EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) and Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. "
- Zacks industry outlook highlights eastgroup properties, stag industrial and park hotels & resorts. According to Zacks on Tuesday, 19 December, "Chicago, IL - December 19, 2023 - Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) , Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) and Park Hotels & Resorts (PK Quick QuotePK – Free Report) ."
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 19 December, "Some better-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) , Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) and Park Hotels & Resorts (PK Quick QuotePK – Free Report) . "
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 20 December, "Some better-ranked stocks from the REIT sector are EastGroup Properties (EGP Quick QuoteEGP – Free Report) , Stag Industrial (STAG Quick QuoteSTAG – Free Report) and Park Hotels & Resorts (PK Quick QuotePK – Free Report) . "
5. ITT Corporation (ITT)
9.8% sales growth and 19.51% return on equity
ITT Inc. manufactures and sells engineered critical components and customized technology solutions for the energy, transportation, and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Motion Technologies, Industrial Process, and Connect & Control Technologies. The Motion Technologies segment manufactures brake pads, shims, shock absorbers, and energy absorption components; and sealing technologies primarily for the transportation industry, including passenger cars, light- and heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, buses, and rail. The Industrial Process segment designs and manufactures industrial pumps, valves, and plant optimization systems; and centrifugal process pumps, twin screw, axials, and positive displacement pumps, and water systems, as well as aftermarket solutions, such as repairs and upgrades services. It serves various customers in industries, such as chemical, oil and gas, mining, and other industrial process markets. The Connect & Control Technologies segment designs and manufactures a range of engineered connectors and specialized control components for critical applications supporting various markets, including aerospace and defense, industrial, transportation, medical, and oil and gas. The connector product portfolio includes electrical connectors, such as circular, rectangular, radio frequency, fiber optic, D-sub miniature, micro-miniature, and cable assemblies; and control products consist of fuel and water pumps, valves, electro-mechanical rotary and linear actuators, and pressure, temperature, limit, and flow switches for various aircraft systems. ITT Inc. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in White Plains, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ITT Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.24.
PE Ratio
ITT Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.07 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 19.51%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
ITT Corporation’s stock is valued at $115.67 at 14:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $117.45 and way higher than its 52-week low of $75.82.
Sales Growth
ITT Corporation’s sales growth is 5.1% for the ongoing quarter and 9.8% for the next.
6. Titan Machinery (TITN)
9.3% sales growth and 18.75% return on equity
Titan Machinery Inc. owns and operates a network of full-service agricultural and construction equipment stores in the United States and Europe. It operates through three segments: Agriculture, Construction, and International. The company sells new and used equipment, including agricultural and construction equipment manufactured under the CNH Industrial family of brands, as well as equipment from various other manufacturers. Its agricultural equipment includes machinery and attachments for use in the production of food, fiber, feed grain, and renewable energy; and home and garden applications, as well as maintenance of commercial, residential, and government properties. The company's construction equipment comprises heavy construction machinery, light industrial machinery for commercial and residential construction, road and highway construction machinery, and energy and forestry operations equipment. It also sells maintenance and replacement parts. In addition, the company offers repair and maintenance services that include warranty repairs, off-site and on-site repair services, scheduling off-season maintenance services, and notifying customers of periodic service requirements; and training programs to customers. Further, it rents equipment; and provides ancillary equipment support services, such as equipment transportation, global positioning system signal subscriptions and other precision farming products, farm data management products, and CNH Industrial finance and insurance products. The company operates in Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, the United States; and Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, Serbia, and Ukraine, Europe. Titan Machinery Inc. was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Titan Machinery has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.67.
PE Ratio
Titan Machinery has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.65 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 18.75%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Titan Machinery’s stock is valued at $26.39 at 14:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $47.87 and way above its 52-week low of $21.44.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Titan Machinery is 54595 which is 72.86% below its average volume of 201206.
