(VIANEWS) – VirTra (VTSI), The York Water Company (YORW), SPS Commerce (SPSC) 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. VirTra (VTSI)
29.6% sales growth and 12.61% return on equity
VirTra, Inc. provides force training simulators, firearms training simulators, and driving simulators for law enforcement, military, educational, and civilian worldwide. The company's products comprise V-300 simulator, a 300 degree wrap-around screen for simulation training; V-180 simulator, a 180 degree screen for smaller spaces or budgets; V-100, a single-screen based simulator system; V-100 MIL, a single-screen small arms training simulator; and V-ST PRO, a realistic single screen firearms shooting and skills training simulator. It also offers V-Author, a software that allows users to create, edit, and train with content specific to agency's objectives; Simulated Recoil Kits, a range of realistic and reliable simulated recoil kits/weapons; and Threat-Fire, a return fire device that applies real-world stress on the trainees during simulation training. In addition, the company provides VirTra Driving Sim, a vehicle-based simulator; Virtual Interactive Coursework Training Academy, which enables law enforcement agencies to each, train, test, and sustain departmental training requirements; Subscription Training Equipment Partnership, a program that allows agencies to utilize VirTra's simulator products, accessories, and V-VICTA interactive coursework on a subscription basis; and TASER, an OC spray and low-light training devices. It sells its simulators and related products through a direct sales force and distribution partners. The company was formerly known as VirTra Systems, Inc. and changed its name to VirTra, Inc. in October 2016. VirTra, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Tempe, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, VirTra has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.42.
PE Ratio
VirTra has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.5 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 12.61%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 48.5%, now sitting on 31.58M for the twelve trailing months.
2. The York Water Company (YORW)
20.2% sales growth and 10.68% 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 $1.4.
PE Ratio
The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.48 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 10.68%.
Sales Growth
The York Water Company’s sales growth is 14.1% for the ongoing quarter and 20.2% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
The York Water Company’s stock is valued at $42.67 at 11:22 EST, under its 52-week high of $47.23 and way above its 52-week low of $36.85.
Moving Average
The York Water Company’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $42.55 and under its 200-day moving average of $43.69.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 22.2% and 12.5%, respectively.
3. SPS Commerce (SPSC)
16.9% sales growth and 10.94% return on equity
SPS Commerce, Inc. provides cloud-based supply chain management solutions worldwide. It offers solutions through the SPS Commerce, a cloud-based platform that enhances the way retailers, suppliers, grocers, distributors, and logistics firms manage and fulfill omnichannel orders, optimize sell-through performance, and automate new trading relationships. The company also provides Fulfillment solution, an electronic data interchange solution that scales as a business grows, where companies use a single system to manage orders and logistics from various sales channels, including wholesale, eCommerce, and marketplaces; and Analytics product that enables organizations to enhance visibility into how products are selling through a single connection across various sales channels, including wholesale, eCommerce, and marketplaces, as well as enhances access and usage of sales and inventory data through a combination of analytics applications, network of connections, and industry-leading expertise. In addition, it offers various complimentary products, such as assortment product, which simplifies the communication of robust, accurate item data by automatically translating item attributes, and hierarchies; and community product that allows organizations to accelerate digitization of their supply chain and improve collaboration with suppliers through change management and onboarding programs. The company was formerly known as St. Paul Software, Inc. and changed its name to SPS Commerce, Inc. in May 2001. SPS Commerce, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SPS Commerce has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.49.
PE Ratio
SPS Commerce has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 121.76. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $121.76 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 10.94%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for SPS Commerce is 126739 which is 32.93% below its average volume of 188993.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
SPS Commerce’s EBITDA is 212.91.
Moving Average
SPS Commerce’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $174.81 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $147.14.
4. Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR)
14.5% sales growth and 18.16% return on equity
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Frost Bank that offers commercial and consumer banking services in Texas. It operates in two segments, Banking and Frost Wealth Advisors. The company offers commercial banking services to corporations and other business clients, including financing for industrial and commercial properties, interim construction related to industrial and commercial properties, equipment, inventories and accounts receivables, and acquisitions; commercial leasing; and treasury management services. It also provides consumer banking services, such as checking accounts, savings programs, automated-teller machines (ATMs), overdraft facilities, installment and real estate loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, drive-in and night deposit services, safe deposit facilities, and brokerage services. In addition, the company offers international banking services comprising deposits, loans, letters of credit, foreign collections, funds, and foreign exchange services. Further, it acts as a correspondent for approximately 176 financial institutions; offers trust, investment, agency, and custodial services for individual and corporate clients; provides capital market services that include sales and trading, new issue underwriting, money market trading, advisory, and securities safekeeping and clearance; and supports international business activities. Additionally, the company offers insurance and securities brokerage services; holds securities for investment purposes; and provides loans to qualified borrowers, as well as investment management services to Frost-managed mutual funds, institutions, and individuals. It operates approximately 155 financial centers and 1,200 ATMs. The company serves energy, manufacturing, services, construction, retail, telecommunications, health care, military, and transportation industries. Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Cullen/Frost Bankers has a trailing twelve months EPS of $10.01.
PE Ratio
Cullen/Frost Bankers has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.88. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.88 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 18.16%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.23%.
Moving Average
Cullen/Frost Bankers’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $104.88 and way below its 200-day moving average of $123.89.
Sales Growth
Cullen/Frost Bankers’s sales growth is 23% for the present quarter and 14.5% for the next.
5. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
12.3% sales growth and 10.72% return on equity
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.
PE Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.66 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 10.72%.
Moving Average
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $124.93 and below its 200-day moving average of $122.58.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s stock is valued at $118.29 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $138.49 and way above its 52-week low of $105.79.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 1% and 27.8%, respectively.
6. Humana (HUM)
11.9% sales growth and 19.45% return on equity
Humana Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health and well-being company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Insurance and CenterWell. The company offers medical and supplemental benefit plans to individuals. It also has a contract with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition prescription drug plan program; and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible, and long-term support services benefits. In addition, the company provides commercial fully insured medical and specialty health insurance benefits comprising dental, vision, life insurance, and other supplemental health benefits, as well as administrative services only products to individuals and employer groups; military services, such as TRICARE T2017 East Region contract; and engages in the operations of PBM business. Further, it offers pharmacy solutions, provider services, and home solutions services, such as home health and other services to its health plan members, as well as to third parties. Humana Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Humana has a trailing twelve months EPS of $24.65.
PE Ratio
Humana has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.53 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 19.45%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 28, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.54 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.77%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Humana’s stock is valued at $456.86 at 11:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $571.30 and higher than its 52-week low of $423.29.
Sales Growth
Humana’s sales growth is 10.4% for the ongoing quarter and 11.9% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 11.6%, now sitting on 95.64B for the twelve trailing months.
7. Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
6.9% sales growth and 9.73% return on equity
Hexcel Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets structural materials for use in commercial aerospace, space and defense, and industrial markets. It operates through two segments, Composite Materials and Engineered Products. The Composite Materials segment manufactures and markets carbon fibers, fabrics and specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, structural adhesives, honeycomb, molding compounds, tooling materials, polyurethane systems, and laminates that are used in military and commercial aircraft, wind turbine blades, recreational products, and other industrial applications, as well as in automotive, marine, and trains. The Engineered Products segment manufactures and markets aircraft structures and finished aircraft components, including wing to body fairings, wing panels, flight deck panels, door liners, rotorcraft blades, spars, and tip caps; and aircraft structural sub-components and semi-finished components used in rotorcraft blades, engine nacelles, and aircraft surfaces, such as flaps, wings, elevators, and fairings. The company sells its products directly through its managers, product managers, and sales personnel, as well as through independent distributors and manufacturer representatives in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific, India, and Africa. Hexcel Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.77.
PE Ratio
Hexcel Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 44.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $44.09 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 9.73%.
