(VIANEWS) – Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Beazer Homes USA (BZH) 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. Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)
20.3% sales growth and 12.24% return on equity
Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as the bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank that provides various banking products and related services primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada. It operates through Commercial and Consumer Related segments. The company offers deposit products, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit accounts; demand deposits; and treasury management and residential mortgage products and services. It also offers commercial and industrial loan products, such as working capital lines of credit, loans to technology companies, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse lines, equipment loans and leases, and other commercial loans; commercial real estate loans, which are secured by multi-family residential properties, professional offices, industrial facilities, retail centers, hotels, and other commercial properties; construction and land development loans for single family and multi-family residential projects, industrial/warehouse properties, office buildings, retail centers, medical office facilities, and residential lot developments; and consumer loans. In addition, the company provides other financial services, such as internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, funds transfer and other digital payment offerings, lock box services, courier, and cash management services. Further, it holds certain investment securities, municipal and non-profit loans, and leases; invests primarily in low-income housing tax credits and small business investment corporations; and holds certain real estate loans and related securities. Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Alliance Bancorporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.64.
PE Ratio
Western Alliance Bancorporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.16 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 12.24%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Western Alliance Bancorporation’s stock is valued at $74.13 at 11:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $82.48 and way above its 52-week low of $38.81.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.5%, now sitting on 2.83B for the twelve trailing months.
2. Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)
20% sales growth and 31.96% 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 $5.5.
PE Ratio
Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.41 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 31.96%.
Moving Average
Texas Roadhouse’s value is below its 50-day moving average of $169.58 and way above its 200-day moving average of $145.51.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 4, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.38 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.4%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 36.8% and 42.6%, respectively.
3. Beazer Homes USA (BZH)
13.2% sales growth and 12.94% return on equity
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. operates as a homebuilder in the United States. It designs, constructs, and sells single-family and multi-family homes under the Beazer Homes, Gatherings, and Choice Plans names. The company sells its homes through commissioned new home sales counselors and independent brokers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Beazer Homes USA, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Beazer Homes USA has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.64.
PE Ratio
Beazer Homes USA has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.89 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 12.94%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Beazer Homes USA is 528350 which is 27.53% above its average volume of 414283.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 15.6% and a negative 27.1%, respectively.
4. Universal Logistics Holdings (ULH)
11.5% sales growth and 23.25% return on equity
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. provides transportation and logistics solutions in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Colombia. It offers truckload services, which include dry van, flatbed, heavy-haul, and refrigerated operations; domestic and international freight forwarding, and customs brokerage services; and final mile and ground expedite services. The company transports various commodities comprising automotive parts, machinery, building materials, paper, food, consumer goods, furniture, steel, and other metals. It also provides value-added services for individual customer requirements, including material handling, consolidation, sequencing, sub-assembly, cross-dock, kitting, repacking, warehousing, and returnable container management; and intermodal support services comprising short-to-medium distance delivery of steamship and rail truck containers between the port or railhead, and the customer and drayage services. Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. serves automotive, steel, oil and gas, alternative energy, and manufacturing industries, as well as other transportation companies who aggregate loads from various shippers. The company was formerly known as Universal Truckload Services, Inc. and changed its name to Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. in April 2016. Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Warren, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Logistics Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.85.
PE Ratio
Universal Logistics Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.85 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 23.25%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12%, now sitting on 1.77B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 34.1% and 13.6%, respectively.
