(VIANEWS) - Equus Total Return (EQS), Methanex Corporation (MEOH), Provident Financial Services (PFS) 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. Equus Total Return (EQS)
139.2% sales growth and 6.76% return on equity
Equus Total Return, Inc. is a business development company (BDC) specializing in leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, recapitalizations of existing businesses, special situations, equity and equity-oriented securities issued by privately owned companies, debt securities including subordinate debt, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, or debt combined with warrants and common and preferred stock, and preferred equity financing. The fund invests in small to mid sized companies and acts as a lead investor. It invests in companies engaged in the alternative energy, real estate, healthcare, education, e-learning, leisure and entertainment, and foreign investment sector in the United States, China, India, and Europe. The fund's investments include common and preferred stock, debt convertible into common or preferred stock, debt combined with warrants and options, and other rights to acquire common or preferred stock. The fund seeks to invest in companies with revenues between $10 million and $100 million. Equus Total Return, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional office in Vancouver, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Equus Total Return has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.909.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 6.76%.2. Methanex Corporation (MEOH)
23.1% sales growth and 28.74% return on equity
Methanex Corporation supplies and produces methanol throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Europe and South America. Methanol also purchased by the company under spot and methanol offtake agreements. It also owns or leases terminal and storage facilities. It manages approximately 30 ocean-going ships. The company serves oil and chemical producers. It was founded in 1968, and its headquarters are located in Vancouver Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Methanex Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.08.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 28.74%.3. Provident Financial Services (PFS)
21.4% sales growth and 10.15% return on equity
Provident Financial Services, Inc. operates as the holding company for Provident Bank that provides various banking services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. The company's deposit products include savings, checking, interest-bearing checking, money market deposit, and certificate of deposit accounts, as well as IRA products. Its loan portfolio comprises commercial real estate loans that are secured by properties, such as multi-family apartment buildings, office buildings, and retail and industrial properties; commercial business loans; fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgage loans collateralized by one- to four-family residential real estate properties; commercial construction loans; and consumer loans consisting of home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, marine loans, personal loans, and auto and recreational vehicle loans. The company also offers cash management, remote deposit capture, payroll origination, escrow account management, and online and mobile banking services; and business credit cards. In addition, it provides wealth management services comprising investment management, trust and estate administration, financial planning, tax compliance and planning, and private banking. Further, the company sells insurance and investment products, including annuities; operates as a real estate investment trust for acquiring mortgage loans and other real estate related assets; and manages and sells real estate properties acquired through foreclosure. As of December 31, 2019, it operated 83 full-service branch offices in northern and central New Jersey, as well as in Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1839 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Provident Financial Services has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.18.
PE Ratio
Provident Financial Services has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.26 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 10.15%.Volume
Provident Financial Services' last reported volume is now 204037, which is 41.24% less than its average volume (3477267).
4. AMD (AMD)
21% sales growth and 10.06% return on equity
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. operates as a semiconductor company worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Computing and Graphics; and Enterprise, Embedded and Semi-Custom. Its products include x86 microprocessors as an accelerated processing unit, chipsets, discrete and integrated graphics processing units (GPUs), data center and professional GPUs, and development services; and server and embedded processors, and semi-custom System-on-Chip (SoC) products, development services, and technology for game consoles. The company provides processors for desktop and notebook personal computers under the AMD Ryzen, AMD Ryzen PRO, Ryzen Threadripper, Ryzen Threadripper PRO, AMD Athlon, AMD Athlon PRO, AMD FX, AMD A-Series, and AMD PRO A-Series processors brands; discrete GPUs for desktop and notebook PCs under the AMD Radeon graphics, AMD Embedded Radeon graphics brands; and professional graphics products under the AMD Radeon Pro and AMD FirePro graphics brands. It also offers Radeon Instinct, Radeon PRO V-series, and AMD Instinct accelerators for servers; chipsets under the AMD trademark; microprocessors for servers under the AMD EPYC; embedded processor solutions under the AMD Athlon, AMD Geode, AMD Ryzen, AMD EPYC, AMD R-Series, and G-Series processors brands; and customer-specific solutions based on AMD CPU, GPU, and multi-media technologies, as well as semi-custom SoC products. It serves original equipment manufacturers, public cloud service providers, original design manufacturers, system integrators, independent distributors, online retailers, and add-in-board manufacturers through its direct sales force, independent distributors, and sales representatives. The company was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AMD has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.38.
PE Ratio
AMD has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.32. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.32 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 10.06%.Moving Average
AMD's value has risen above its $50-day moving mean of $69.38, and below its $200-day moving median of $80.37.Volume
The AMD's latest reported volume is 46158700, which is 28.71% lower than its usual volume of 64753300.
5. Simpson Manufacturing Company (SSD)
7.3% sales growth and 28.14% return on equity
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells wood and concrete building construction products. The company offers wood construction products, including connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners, shearwalls, and pre-fabricated lateral systems that are used in light-frame construction; and concrete construction products comprising adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, carbide drill bits, powder actuated tools, fiber reinforced materials, and other repair products for use in concrete, masonry, and steel construction, as well as grouts, coatings, sealers, mortars, fiberglass and fiber-reinforced polymer systems, and asphalt products for use in concrete construction repair, protection, and strengthening applications. It also provides connectors and lateral products for wood framing, timber and offsite construction, mid-rise steel construction, and cold formed steel applications; and mechanical and adhesive anchors for concrete and masonry construction applications. In addition, the company offers engineering and design services, as well as software solutions that facilitates the specification, selection, and use of its products. It markets its products to the residential construction, light industrial and commercial construction, remodeling, and do-it-yourself markets in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Portugal, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
Earnings per Share
Simpson Manufacturing Company's trailing 12 months EPS is $4.6.
PE Ratio
Simpson Manufacturing Company's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 21.63. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $21.63 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 28.14%.Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 3, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.04 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.25%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Simpson Manufacturing Company's stock is valued at $99.55 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $128.32 and way above its 52-week low of $75.25.
Moving Average
Simpson Manufacturing Company is worth more than its moving average for 50 days of $91.75 or its moving average for 200 days of $96.09.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Simpson Manufacturing Company is 121729 which is 39.78% below its average volume of 202169.
6. Banc of California (BANC)
6.1% sales growth and 11.71% return on equity
Banc of California, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Banc of California, National Association that provides banking products and services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including checking, savings, money market, retirement, and interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing demand accounts, as well as certificate of deposits. It also provides various commercial and consumer loan products, such as commercial and industrial loans; commercial real estate and multifamily loans; construction loans; single family residential mortgage loans; warehouse and indirect/direct leveraged lending; home equity lines of credit; small business administration loans; and other consumer loans. In addition, the company offers automated bill payment, cash and treasury management, foreign exchange, card payment, remote and mobile deposit capture, automated clearing house origination, wire transfer, direct deposit, and internet banking services; and master demand accounts, interest rate swaps, and safe deposit boxes. Further, it invests in collateralized loan obligations, agency securities, municipal bonds, agency residential mortgage-backed securities, and corporate debt securities. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 29 full-service branches in Southern California. The company was formerly known as First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to Banc of California, Inc. in July 2013. Banc of California, Inc. was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Banc of California has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.32.
PE Ratio
Banc of California has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 54.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $54.16 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 11.71%.Revenue growth
The year-over-year revenue growth was 18.4%. It now stands at 350.92M in the 12 trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Banc of California's stock is valued at $17.33 at 05:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $22.01 and way above its 52-week low of $14.86.