(VIANEWS) – The York Water Company (YORW), The Travelers Companies (TRV), Washington Federal (WAFD) 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. The York Water Company (YORW)
12.5% sales growth and 10.09% return on equity
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates two wastewater collection systems; five wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns nine groundwater wells that supply water to customers in the Adams County. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 51 municipalities within three counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.46.
PE Ratio
The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 28.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $28.38 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 10.09%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 15% and 2.9%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 28, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.81 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.96%.
Sales Growth
The York Water Company’s sales growth is 20.2% for the ongoing quarter and 12.5% for the next.
2. The Travelers Companies (TRV)
11.9% sales growth and 9.99% return on equity
The Travelers Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a range of commercial and personal property, and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations, and individuals in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Business Insurance, Bond & Specialty Insurance, and Personal Insurance. The Business Insurance segment offers workers' compensation, commercial automobile and property, general liability, commercial multi-peril, employers' liability, public and product liability, professional indemnity, marine, aviation, onshore and offshore energy, construction, terrorism, personal accident, and kidnap and ransom insurance products. This segment operates through select accounts, which serve small businesses; commercial accounts that serve mid-sized businesses; national accounts, which serve large companies; and national property and other that serve large and mid-sized customers, commercial trucking industry, and agricultural businesses, as well as markets and distributes its products through brokers, wholesale agents, and program managers. The Bond & Specialty Insurance segment provides surety, fidelity, management and professional liability, and other property and casualty coverages and related risk management services through independent agencies and brokers. The Personal Insurance segment offers property and casualty insurance covering personal risks, primarily automobile and homeowners' insurance to individuals through independent agencies and brokers. The Travelers Companies, Inc. was founded in 1853 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The Travelers Companies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.42.
PE Ratio
The Travelers Companies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.05 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 9.99%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 37.3% and 47.6%, respectively.
Moving Average
The Travelers Companies’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $171.20 and way under its 200-day moving average of $178.94.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
The Travelers Companies’s EBITDA is 1.15.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
The Travelers Companies’s stock is valued at $160.60 at 06:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $194.51 and higher than its 52-week low of $149.65.
3. Washington Federal (WAFD)
9.9% sales growth and 12.16% return on equity
Washington Federal, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Washington Federal Bank, National Association that provides lending, depository, insurance, and other banking services in the United States. The company accepts deposit products, including business and personal checking accounts, and term certificates of deposit, as well as money market accounts and passbook savings accounts. It also provides single-family residential, construction, land acquisition and development, consumer lot, multi-family residential, commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, home equity, and consumer loans. In addition, the company offers insurance brokerage services, such as individual and business insurance policies to customers and general public; holds and markets real estate properties; mobile and internet banking services; debit and credit cards; and acts as trustee. It serves consumers, mid-sized and large businesses, and owners and developers of commercial real estate. As of September 30, 2020, the company had 234 branches located in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. Washington Federal, Inc. was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Washington Federal has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.07.
PE Ratio
Washington Federal has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.55 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 12.16%.
Sales Growth
Washington Federal’s sales growth is negative 4.5% for the current quarter and 9.9% for the next.
4. Middlefield Banc Corp. (MBCN)
9.7% sales growth and 10.9% return on equity
Middlefield Banc Corp., headquartered in Middlefield, Ohio, is the bank holding company of The Middlefield Banking Company with total assets of $1.39 billion at March 31, 2021. The bank operates 16 full-service banking centers and an LPL Financial® brokerage office serving Beachwood, Chardon, Cortland, Dublin, Garrettsville, Mantua, Middlefield, Newbury, Orwell, Plain City, Powell, Solon, Sunbury, Twinsburg, and Westerville. The Bank also operates a Loan Production Office in Mentor, Ohio. Additional information is available at www.middlefieldbank.bank.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Middlefield Banc Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.47.
PE Ratio
Middlefield Banc Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.3 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 10.9%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Middlefield Banc Corp. is 5224 which is 84.34% below its average volume of 33362.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 30, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.9%.
5. Zoetis (ZTS)
9.7% sales growth and 48.02% return on equity
Zoetis Inc. discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes animal health medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products in the United States and internationally. It commercializes products primarily across species, including livestock, such as cattle, swine, poultry, fish, and sheep and others; and companion animals comprising dogs, cats, and horses. The company also offers parasiticides; vaccines; anti-infectives; other pharmaceutical products; dermatology; and medicated feed additives. In addition, the company provides animal health diagnostics, including point-of-care diagnostic products and laboratory; and other non-pharmaceutical products. It markets its products to veterinarians, livestock producers, and pet owners. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Zoetis has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.75.
PE Ratio
Zoetis has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.01 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 48.02%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 13.2% and 18.3%, respectively.
