(VIANEWS) - Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA), Nexstar Media Group (NXST), Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) 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. Copa Holdings, S.A. Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA)
49.3% sales growth and 28.97% return on equity
Copa Holdings, S.A., through its subsidiaries, provides airline passenger and cargo services. The company offers approximately 104 daily scheduled flights to 54 destinations in 25 countries in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean from its Panama City hub. As of December 31, 2020, it operated a fleet of 77 aircraft comprising 70 Boeing 737-Next Generation aircraft and 7 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Copa Holdings, S.A. was founded in 1947 and is based in Panama City, Panama.
Earnings per Share
Copa Holdings S.A. Copa Holdings S.A. boasts a trailing 12 month EPS of $9.35.
PE Ratio
Copa Holdings S.A. Copa Holdings S.A.'s trailing 12 months price-to-earnings ratio is 8.87. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $8.87 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 28.97%.2. Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
21.7% sales growth and 33.1% return on equity
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company offers free programming to television viewing audiences. As of December 31, 2020, it provided sales, programming, and other services through various local service agreements to 37 power television stations owned by independent third parties; and owned, operated, programmed, or provided sales and other services to 198 television stations. The company also offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites and mobile applications, as well as owns WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Nexstar Media Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $17.37.
PE Ratio
Nexstar Media Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.19 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 33.1%.3. Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR)
19% sales growth and 26.74% return on equity
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is engaged in designing, developing, marketing, selling and servicing semiconductor-based power electronic solutions for computing, storage, automotive, industrial, communication, and consumer markets. Direct current (DC), to DC integrated circuits are (ICs) used to control and convert voltages in various electronic systems such as laptops and portable devices, wireless access points, computer and notebooks and infotainment apps, medical equipment, informationtainment, audio and video, etc. The company also sells lighting control ICs that enable backlighting. These ICs are used to light up LCD panels on notebooks and monitors. It sells products via third-party distributors as well as value-added resellers. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., was established in 1997. It is located in Kirkland, Washington.
Earnings per Share
Monolithic Power Systems' trailing 12 months profit per share is $3.5
PE Ratio
Monolithic Power Systems' trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 99.46. The purchaser of the shares is investing $99.46 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability of a company relative to shareholders' equity, was 26.74%.4. Southside Bancshares (SBSI)
15.2% sales growth and 13.38% return on equity
Southside Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Southside Bank. It provides financial services for individuals, businesses, municipalities, as well as nonprofits. The deposit products offered by the bank include checking, savings, money market and interest bearing and noninterest bearing accounts. Certificates of deposit are also available. Its loan portfolio includes consumer loans such as residential loans to 1-4 families, home equity loans and home improvements loans. Commercial loans include short-term working capital loans for inventories and accounts receivable, medium-term and long-term loans for equipment and business capital expansion. Municipal loans and short-term loans for construction for residential and commercial real property. The company also provides wealth management services, including administration, trust, trust, and investment management. It can provide safe deposit services, brokerage services, as well as custodian and custody services to individuals, corporations, partnerships and companies. The company had 56 banks and 73 ATMs/ITMs as of December 31, 2021. Southside Bancshares, Inc., was established in 1960. It is located in Tyler, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.27.
PE Ratio
Southside Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.54. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.54 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 13.38%.5. Five Below (FIVE)
14.7% sales growth and 20.78% 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 $4.18.
PE Ratio
Five Below has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 42.86. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $42.86 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 20.78%.Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
EBITDA for Five Below is 3.79.
Annual Top and Bottom Value
Five Below stock was valued at $179.16 at 5:24 EST at the time of writing. This is way below its 52 week high of $214.50, and way higher than its 52-week low at $109.49.