(VIANEWS) – Vaalco Energy (EGY), MVB Financial Corp. (MVBF), Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN) 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. Vaalco Energy (EGY)
129.1% sales growth and 76.05% return on equity
VAALCO Energy, Inc., an independent energy company, acquires, explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas. The company holds Etame production sharing contract related to the Etame Marin block located offshore in the Republic of Gabon, West Africa. It also owns interests in an undeveloped block offshore Equatorial Guinea, West Africa. VAALCO Energy, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Vaalco Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.837.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 76.05%.
Moving Average
Vaalco Energy’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $4.75 and way below its 200-day moving average of $5.61.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Vaalco Energy’s stock is valued at $4.56 at 05:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $8.77 and way above its 52-week low of $3.93.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Vaalco Energy is 700956 which is 62.97% below its average volume of 1892990.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 22, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.13 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.49%.
2. MVB Financial Corp. (MVBF)
44.1% sales growth and 6.97% return on equity
MVB Financial Corp., together with its subsidiaries, provides banking and mortgage products and services to individuals and corporate clients in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Commercial and Retail Banking; Mortgage Banking; and Financial Holding Company. It offers various demand deposit accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; and grants various types of loans, including commercial and commercial real estate loans, residential real estate loans, home equity lines of credit, and consumer loans. The company also provides debit cards; cashier's checks; safe deposit rental facilities; and non-deposit investment services, as well as automated teller machines, and internet and telephone banking services. The company operates 13 full-service banking branches; ten offices in West Virginia; and three in Virginia. MVB Financial Corp. was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MVB Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.44.
PE Ratio
MVB Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.65. Meaning,
the purchaser of the share is investing $14.65 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 6.97%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.1%, now sitting on 140.6M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 29, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.68 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.23%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
MVB Financial Corp.’s stock is valued at $21.10 at 05:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $44.22 and above its 52-week low of $20.64.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 33.8% and positive 181.8% for the next.
3. Medallion Financial Corp. (MFIN)
26.5% sales growth and 15.91% return on equity
Medallion Financial Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a finance company in the United States. It originates, acquires, and services loans that finance taxi medallions and various types of commercial businesses. The company offers consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and trailers, as well as to finance home improvements; commercial loans for the purchase of equipment and related assets necessary to open a new business, or purchase or improvement of an existing business; and medallion loans. It also provides debt, mezzanine, and equity investment capital to companies in various industries. In addition, the company raises deposits and conducts other banking activities. Medallion Financial Corp. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in New York City, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Medallion Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.04.
PE Ratio
Medallion Financial Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.89. Meaning,
the purchaser of the share is investing $3.89 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 15.91%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Medallion Financial Corp.’s stock is valued at $7.94 at 05:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $10.05 and way above its 52-week low of $5.42.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.96%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.9%, now sitting on 209.25M for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 61.5% and a negative 23.1%, respectively.
4. QIWI plc (QIWI)
22.5% sales growth and 29.14% return on equity
Qiwi plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates electronic online payment systems primarily in the Russia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus, the United Arab Emirates, and internationally. The company operates through Payment Services, Consumer Financial Services, and Rocketbank segments. It offers payment services across online, mobile, and physical channels through a network of approximately 75,000 kiosks and 18,000 terminals. The company also provides Qiwi Wallet, which is an online and mobile payment processing, and money transfer system that allows customers to pay for the products and services of merchants, as well as perform peer-to-peer money transfers through a virtual wallet; and Visa prepaid cards. In addition, it offers payment-by installments card systems under the SOVEST brand name. Further, it provides digital banking services to retail customers under the Rocketbank name; and to small and medium businesses under the Tochka name. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, QIWI plc has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.75.
PE Ratio
QIWI plc has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1.19. Meaning,
the purchaser of the share is investing $1.19 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 29.14%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.3%, now sitting on 46.03B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
QIWI plc’s sales growth is 80.8% for the ongoing quarter and 22.5% for the next.
5. Dana Holding Corporation (DAN)
12.1% sales growth and 5.15% return on equity
Dana Incorporated provides power-conveyance and energy-management solutions for vehicles and machinery in North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia Pacific. It offers sealing solutions, thermal-management technologies, and digital solutions to vehicle and engine manufacturers. The company operates in four segments: Light Vehicle Drive Systems, Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems, Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems, and Power Technologies. The Light Vehicle Drive Systems segment offers front drive steer rigid axles, rear drive rigid axles, driveshafts/propshafts, front/rear drive units, AWD systems, power transfer units, electromechanical propulsion systems, EV gearboxes, and differentials for use in light trucks, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, vans, and passenger cars. The Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion Systems segment provides steer and drive axles, driveshafts, tire inflation systems, high and low voltage motors and inverters, vehicle integration services, and connected software solutions for medium and heavy duty trucks, buses, and specialty vehicles. The Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems segment manufactures front and rear axles; driveshafts; transmissions; torque converters; wheel, track, and winch planetary drives; industrial gear boxes; custom gears and shifting solutions; tire inflation systems; electronic controls; hydraulic valves, pumps and motors; and EV motors and inverter for use in construction, earth moving, agricultural, mining, forestry, material handling, and industrial stationary applications. The Power Technologies segment offers gaskets, cover modules, heat shields, engine sealing systems, cooling products, and heat transfer products for light vehicle, medium/heavy vehicle, and off-highway markets. The company was formerly known as Dana Holding Corporation and changed its name to Dana Incorporated in August 2016. Dana Incorporated was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Maumee, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Dana Holding Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.12.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 5.15%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 10, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.83%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 17.3%, now sitting on 9.54B for the twelve trailing months.
6. Five Below (FIVE)
8.2% sales growth and 22.03% return on equity
Five Below, Inc. operates as a specialty value retailer in the United States. It offers accessories, including socks, sunglasses, jewelry, scarves, gloves, hair accessories, athletic tops and bottoms, and t-shirts, as well as nail polishes, lip glosses, fragrances, and branded cosmetics; and items used to complete and personalize living space, such as glitter lamps, posters, frames, fleece blankets, plush items, pillows, candles, incense, lighting, novelty décor, accent furniture, and related items, as well as provides storage options for the customers room. The company also provides sport balls; team sports merchandise and fitness accessories, such as hand weights, jump ropes, and gym balls; games, including name brand board games, puzzles, collectibles, and toys covering remote control; and pool, beach, and outdoor toys, as well as games and accessories. In addition, it offers accessories for cell phones, tablets, audio, and computers, such as cases, chargers, headphones, and other items; books, video games, and DVDs; craft activity kits; arts and crafts supplies, such as crayons, markers, and stickers; and trend-right items for school comprising backpacks, fashion notebooks and journals, novelty pens and pencils, locker accessories, and everyday name brand items. Further, the company provides party goods, decorations, gag gifts, and greeting cards, as well as every day and special occasion merchandise products; assortment of classic and novelty candy bars, movie-size box candy, seasonal-related candy, and gum and snack food; chilled drinks through coolers; and seasonally-specific items used to celebrate and decorate for events. It primarily serves tween and teen customers. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated approximately 1,190 stores in 40 states. The company was formerly known as Cheap Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Five Below, Inc. in August 2002. Five Below, Inc. was incorporated in 2002 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Five Below has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.2.
PE Ratio
Five Below has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 84.16. Meaning,
the purchaser of the share is investing $84.16 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 22.03%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 67.4% and positive 18.1% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Five Below’s stock is valued at $185.15 at 05:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $193.53 and way above its 52-week low of $109.49.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Five Below is 481626 which is 49.05% below its average volume of 945362.
7. Armstrong World Industries (AWI)
7.9% sales growth and 36.99% return on equity
Armstrong World Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells ceiling systems primarily for use in the construction and renovation of residential and commercial buildings in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. The company operates through Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments. The company produces suspended mineral fiber, soft fiber, fiberglass wool, and metal ceiling systems, as well as wood, wood fiber, glass-reinforced-gypsum, and felt ceiling and wall systems; ceiling component products, such as ceiling perimeters and trims, as well as grid products that support drywall ceiling systems; ceilings and walls for use in commercial settings; and acoustical controls and architectural cast ceilings, walls, facades, columns, and moldings solutions. It sells its commercial ceiling and architectural specialties products to resale distributors and ceiling system contractors; and residential ceiling products to wholesalers and retailers, such as large home centers. The company was incorporated in 1891 and is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Armstrong World Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.11.
PE Ratio
Armstrong World Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.59. Meaning,
the purchaser of the share is investing $18.59 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 36.99%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Armstrong World Industries’s stock is valued at $76.42 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $100.49 and way higher than its 52-week low of $66.86.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Armstrong World Industries’s EBITDA is 44.28.
Moving Average
Armstrong World Industries’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $72.97 and below its 200-day moving average of $80.48.
