(VIANEWS) – Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Peoples Bancorp (PEBO), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN) 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. Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
46% sales growth and 3.91% return on equity
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. provides transportation and technical training programs in the United States. It offers certificate, diploma, or degree programs under various brands, such as Universal Technical Institute, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute, NASCAR Technical Institute, and MIAT College of Technology. The company also provides manufacturer specific advanced training programs, including student paid electives at its campuses; and manufacturer or dealer sponsored training at various campuses and dedicated training centers, as well as offers programs for welding and CNC machining. As of September 30, 2022, it operated 16 campuses. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Technical Institute has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.06.
PE Ratio
Universal Technical Institute has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 143.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $143.5 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 3.91%.
Moving Average
Universal Technical Institute’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $8.31 and way above its 200-day moving average of $7.36.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 64.7% and a negative 87%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 16, 2016, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.08 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.43%.
2. Peoples Bancorp (PEBO)
28.8% sales growth and 11.25% return on equity
Peoples Bancorp Inc. operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank that provides commercial and retail banking products and services. The company accepts various deposit products, including demand deposit accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and provides commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, construction, finance, residential real estate, and consumer indirect and direct loans, as well as home equity lines of credit and overdrafts. It also offers debit and automated teller machine (ATM) cards; safe deposit rental facilities; money orders and cashier's checks; and telephone, mobile, and Internet-based banking services. In addition, the company provides various life, health, and property and casualty insurance products; third-party insurance administration; insurance premium financing; commercial and technology equipment leasing; fiduciary and trust; underwriting, origination and servicing of equipment leases, and equipment financing agreements; and asset management and administration services, as well as employee benefit, retirement, and health care plan administration services. Further, it offers brokerage services through an unaffiliated registered broker-dealers; insurance premium finance lending and lease financing services; and credit cards to individuals and businesses, as well as provides merchant credit card transaction processing, and person-to-person payment processing services. The company operates through 135 financial service offices and ATMs, including 119 full-service branches in Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Peoples Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1902 and is based in Marietta, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.44.
PE Ratio
Peoples Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.78 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 11.25%.
Moving Average
Peoples Bancorp’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $25.94 and below its 200-day moving average of $27.07.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Peoples Bancorp is 111727 which is 10.34% above its average volume of 101251.
Sales Growth
Peoples Bancorp’s sales growth is 34.7% for the present quarter and 28.8% for the next.
3. Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN)
23.1% sales growth and 4.79% return on equity
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a business development company specializing in lending and and investing in development-stage investments. It focuses on making secured debt and venture lending investments to venture capital backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries. It seeks to invest in companies in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.57.
PE Ratio
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.95 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 4.79%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 16, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.82%.
4. Saratoga Investment Corp New (SAR)
12.5% sales growth and 9.41% return on equity
Saratoga Investment Corp. is a business development company specializing in leveraged and management buyouts, acquisition financings, growth financings, recapitalization, debt refinancing, and transitional financing transactions at the lower end of middle market companies. It structures its investments as debt and equity by investing through first and second lien loans, mezzanine debt, co-investments, select high yield bonds, senior secured bonds, unsecured bonds, and preferred and common equity. The firm prefers to invest in aerospace, automotive aftermarket and services, business products and services, consumer products and services, education, environmental services, industrial services, financial services, food and beverage, healthcare products and services, logistics, distribution, manufacturing, restaurants services, food services, software services, technology services, specialty chemical, media and telecommunications. It seeks to invest in the United States. The firm primarily invests $5 million to $50 million in companies having EBITDA of $2 million or greater and revenues of $8 million to $250 million. The firm prefer to take a majority stake. It invests through direct lending as well as participation in loan syndicates. The firm was formerly known as GSC Investment Corp. Saratoga Investment Corp. is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Saratoga Investment Corp New has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.74.
PE Ratio
Saratoga Investment Corp New has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.47 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 9.41%.
Sales Growth
Saratoga Investment Corp New’s sales growth for the next quarter is 12.5%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Saratoga Investment Corp New’s stock is valued at $23.21 at 01:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $28.87 and higher than its 52-week low of $22.01.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Saratoga Investment Corp New is 27298 which is 72.62% below its average volume of 99723.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is 103.9% and a drop 37% for the next.
5. Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)
12.3% sales growth and 29.12% return on equity
Texas Roadhouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates and franchises Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33 restaurants. As of December 29, 2020, it operated 537 domestic restaurants and 97 franchise restaurants. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.44.
PE Ratio
Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.06 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 29.12%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 14% and 20.2%, respectively.
6. Primo Water Corporation (PRMW)
8.8% sales growth and 6.76% return on equity
Primo Water Corporation provides water direct to consumers and water filtration services in North America and Europe. It offers bottled water, purified bottled water, premium spring, sparkling and flavored water, mineral water, filtration equipment, and coffee; as well as water dispensers, and self-service refill drinking water. The company offers its products under the Primo, Alhambra, Crystal Rock, Mountain Valley, Deep Rock, Hinckley Springs, Crystal Springs, Kentwood Springs, Mount Olympus, Pureflo, Nursery, Sierra Springs, Sparkletts, Clear Mountain Natural Spring Water, Earth2O, Renü, Water Event Pure Water Solutions, Canadian Springs, Labrador Source, Decantae, Eden, Eden Springs, Chateaud'eau, and Mey Eden brands. It provides its services to residential customers, small and medium-sized businesses, and regional and national corporations and retailers. The company was formerly known as Cott Corporation and changed its name to Primo Water Corporation in March 2020. Primo Water Corporation was incorporated in 1955 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Primo Water Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.53.
PE Ratio
Primo Water Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.98 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 6.76%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Primo Water Corporation is 1036000 which is 5.3% above its average volume of 983798.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.8%, now sitting on 2.26B for the twelve trailing months.
