(VIANEWS) - EQT Corporation (EQT), Professional Holding Corp. (PFHD), Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (RBA) 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. EQT Corporation (EQT)
39% sales growth and 20.76% return on equity
EQT Corporation operates as a natural gas production company in the United States. The company produces natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and crude oil. As of December 31, 2019, it had 17.5 trillion cubic feet of proved natural gas, NGLs, and crude oil reserves across approximately 1.3 million gross acres. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Earnings per Share
EQT Corporation's trailing 12 months EPS is $6.25.
PE Ratio
EQT Corporation's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 5.71. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $5.71 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a business, was 20.76%.2. Professional Holding Corp. (PFHD)
30.6% sales growth and 8.61% return on equity
Professional Holding Corp. operates principally through Professional Bank. Professional Bank provides financial products and services for small and medium-sized businesses as well as entrepreneurs and other professionals. Deposit products offered by the bank include money market, checking and savings accounts. They also offer certificates of deposit and IRAs. It offers a variety of lending products, including residential mortgage loans and home equity loans as well as installment loans and consumer credit. The company also provides online/digital, mobile and cash management services. It operated from nine branches in Broward and Miami counties. A digital innovation center was also located in Cleveland and an office for loan production in New England. It was established in 2008 in Coral Gables in Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Professional Holding Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.67.
PE Ratio
Professional Holding Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 45.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $45.42 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 8.61%.Sales Growth
Professional Holding Corp. has seen a 19.6% increase in sales for its current quarter, and a 30.6% growth for the next.
3. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated (RBA)
19.7% sales growth and 25.54% return on equity
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated is an asset management company and disposition firm. It sells durable equipment through unreserved on-site auctions, online markets, listing services and private brokerage. It sells used and unutilized equipment such as earthmoving equipment and truck trailers. The company also hosts live auctions with online bidding. It sells equipment through unreserved, live auctions on 40 sites around the world. The company serves the construction, transport, energy, oil, gas, mining and forestry industries. It operates internationally, including in the United States and Canada. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated, which was established in 1958 is located in Burnaby (Canada).
Earnings per Share
For profitability Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's trailing twelve-month EPS is $1.54
PE Ratio
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 36.73. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $36.73 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 25.54%.Sales Growth
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated's sales growth is 17.1% for the ongoing quarter and 19.7% for the next.
Moving Average
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated is worth less than its 50-day average $58.85, and below its 200-day average $61.56.4. FVCBankcorp (FVCB)
18.3% sales growth and 13.34% return on equity
FVCBankcorp, Inc. operates as the holding company for FVCbank that provides various banking products and services in Virginia. It offers deposit products, including interest and noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. The company also provides commercial real estate loans; commercial construction loans; commercial loans for various business purposes, such as for working capital, equipment purchases, lines of credit, and government contract financing; SBA loans; asset based loans and accounts receivable financing; home equity loans; and consumer loans. In addition, it offers business and consumer credit cards; merchant services; business insurance products; and online banking, remote deposit, and mobile banking services. The company serves the banking needs of commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations, professional service entities, and their respective owners and employees located in the greater Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas. FVCBankcorp, Inc. operates through a main office in Fairfax, Virginia. It also operates a network of 11 additional branch offices in Arlington, Virginia; Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia; the independent city of Manassas, Virginia; Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia; Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia; and Montgomery County and Baltimore, Maryland, a loan production office in Lutherville, Maryland. FVCBankcorp, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia.
Earnings per Share
FVCBankcorp's trailing 12 months profit per share (EPS) is $1.8
PE Ratio
FVCBankcorp's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 11. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $11 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 13.34%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
FVCBankcorp stock was valued at $19.80 as of 10:23 EST. This is below its 52 week high of $21.90, and well above its 52-week lowest of $18.00.
5. SciPlay Corporation (SCPL)
14.2% sales growth and 21.25% return on equity
SciPlay Corporation markets and develops social games on mobile platforms and websites across North America. You can play social casino games like Jackpot Party Casino and Gold Fish Casino. Social casino games offered by the company include both slots-style and table-style play. Casual games combine slots-style, bingo or adventure play with game elements. The company also provides content and titles from licensed third parties. The original name of the company was SG Social Games Corporation. In March 2019, SciPlay Corporation took over that title. SciPlay Corporation was established in 1997. It is located in Las Vegas. SciPlay Corporation, Scientific Games Corporation's subsidiary.
Earnings per Share
SciPlay Corporation's trailing twelve-month EPS is $0.86.
PE Ratio
SciPlay Corporation's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 18.59. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $18.59 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a business, was 21.25%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
SciPlay Corporation stock was valued at $15.99 as of 10:23 EST. This is below its 52 week high of $16.64 but well above its low 52-week of $10.60.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4%, now sitting on 619.1M for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
SciPlay Corporation's sales growth is 8.2% for the current quarter and 14.2% for the next.
Moving Average
SciPlay Corporation is worth a lot more than its $50-day moving mean of $13.61 or its $200-day moving median of $13.11.6. Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO)
13.3% sales growth and 8.89% return on equity
Terreno Realty Corporation and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) acquires, owns and operates industrial real estate in six major coastal U.S. markets: Los Angeles, Northern New Jersey/New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Miami, and Washington, D.C. All square feet, acres, occupancy and number of properties disclosed in these condensed notes to the consolidated financial statements are unaudited. As of September 30, 2020, the Company owned 219 buildings aggregating approximately 13.1 million square feet, 22 improved land parcels consisting of approximately 85.0 acres and one property under redevelopment expected to contain approximately 0.2 million square feet upon completion. The Company is an internally managed Maryland corporation and elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) under Sections 856 through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2010.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Terreno Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
Terreno Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 49.2. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $49.2 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 8.89%.Moving Average
Terreno Realty Corp's value is higher than its 50-day average moving price of $55.85, and lower than its 200-day average moving price of $62.18.7. Agilysys (AGYS)
10% sales growth and 7.64% return on equity
Agilysys, Inc., along with its affiliates, is a marketer and developer of software and hardware products for the hospitality sector in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India, and Asia. The company offers point-of-sale, property management systems and payment. It also manages inventory, procurement, payments, reservation and venue management and document management. Analytics and loyalty programs are available to improve guest experiences. It also offers technical support and maintenance; subscription services and professional services. The company offers solutions to gaming, hospitals, resorts, cruises, corporate foodservice management and restaurants as well as universities and stadia. Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc. was the company's previous name. In 2003, Agilysys, Inc. became its new name. Agilysys, Inc. is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. It was established in 1963.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Agilysys has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.11.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 7.64%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Agilysys's stock is valued at $62.43 at 10:24 EST, below its 52-week high of $69.14 and way higher than its 52-week low of $31.49.
Revenue growth
The year-over-year revenue growth was 26%. We now have 181.27M in the 12 trailing months.