(VIANEWS) - Gray Communications Systems (GTN), Sierra Bancorp (BSRR), W.P. Carey REIT (WPC) 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. Gray Communications Systems (GTN)
59.3% sales growth and 7.01% return on equity
Gray Television, Inc., a television broadcast company, owns and operates television stations and digital assets in the United States. The company also broadcasts secondary digital channels affiliated to ABC, CBS, and FOX, as well as channels affiliated with various other networks and program services, including CW Plus Network, MY Network, the MeTV Network, Justice, Circle, This TV Network, Antenna TV, Telemundo, Cozi, Heroes and Icons, and MOVIES! Network; and local news/weather channels in various markets. In addition, it is also involved in the video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo-Raycom, and RTM Studios; and production of PowerNation programs and content. As of February 21, 2020, it owned and operated television stations in 93 television markets. The company was formerly known as Gray Communications Systems, Inc. and changed its name to Gray Television, Inc. in August 2002. Gray Television, Inc. was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings per Share
Gray Communications Systems' trailing 12 month EPS is $3.58.
PE Ratio
Gray Communications Systems' trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 3.22. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $3.22 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is an indicator of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 7.01%.Revenue growth
The year-on-year growth in quarterly revenue was 58.7%. We now have 3.02B dollars for the 12 trailing months.
2. Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)
19.5% sales growth and 10.97% return on equity
Sierra Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in California. The company accepts various deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market demand accounts, time deposits, retirement accounts, and sweep accounts. Its loan products include agricultural, commercial, consumer, real estate, construction, and mortgage loans. The company also offers automated teller machines; electronic point-of-sale payment alternatives; online and automated telephone banking services; and remote deposit capture and automated payroll services for business customers. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 35 full-service branches, an online branch, a loan production office, an agricultural credit center, and an SBA center. Sierra Bancorp was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Porterville, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.39.
PE Ratio
Sierra Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.92. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.92 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 10.97%.Moving Average
Sierra Bancorp is currently at $21.54 below its 50-day moving mean and $21.72 below its 200 day moving average.Revenue growth
The year-over-year revenue growth for quarterly declined 1.7%. We now have 134.05M in the 12 trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Sierra Bancorp's stock is valued at $21.31 at 15:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $28.16 and higher than its 52-week low of $19.62.
3. W.P. Carey REIT (WPC)
14.3% sales growth and 6.03% return on equity
W. P. Carey ranks among the largest net lease REITs with an enterprise value of approximately $18 billion and a diversified portfolio of operationally-critical commercial real estate that includes 1,215 net lease properties covering approximately 142 million square feet as of September 30, 2020. For nearly five decades, the company has invested in high-quality single-tenant industrial, warehouse, office, retail and self-storage properties subject to long-term net leases with built-in rent escalators. Its portfolio is located primarily in the U.S. and Northern and Western Europe and is well-diversified by tenant, property type, geographic location and tenant industry.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, W.P. Carey REIT has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.51.
PE Ratio
W.P. Carey REIT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.12. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.12 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 6.03%.Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. has stated that the next dividend payment will be Dec 28th 2022. The forward dividend rate and forward dividend yield are respectively 4.26 and 5.12%.
4. NV5 Global (NVEE)
9.9% sales growth and 8.65% return on equity
NV5 Global, Inc. offers professional engineering and consulting services for public and private clients. They work in infrastructure, utilities, construction, real-estate, environmental markets, as well as the international market. The company operates in three main segments: Infrastructure, Building, Technology & Sciences, and Geospatial solutions. Site selection, planning and design, water resources and transportation, site development, surveying and power delivery, compliance with building codes, and other services are offered by the company. Also, construction materials testing, engineering, geotechnical consulting and services and forensic services can be accessed. The company also offers governmental outsourcing, consulting and technical outsourcing. It also provides geospatial analysis and mapping services. In addition, the company offers mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design; commissioning; energy performance, management, and optimization; building program management; acoustical design consulting; and audiovisualA-security and surveillanceA-information technologyA-data center services, as well as energy services. It also offers services such as environmental analysis and recommendations, occupational safety and security services, radiation protection and radiological safety analyses, nuclear safety and industry hygiene analysis services, hydrogeological modeling, environmental programs, water resource planning and monitoring and the environmental management of wastewater plants; solid waste disposal investigations, permitting and compliance, storm water pollution, support for environmental impact statements, agricultural waste management, permitting, and wetland assessments. The original name of the company was NV5 HOLDINGS, INC., but it changed to NV5 GOLD, INC. in December 2015. NV5 Global, Inc. is a company that was established in 1949. Its headquarters are in Hollywood, Florida.
Earnings per Share
NV5 Global's trailing 12 months EPS is $1.65.
PE Ratio
NV5 Global's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 80.19. The purchaser of the shares is investing $80.19 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 8.65%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 16% and 3.1% respectively.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12.9%, now sitting on 766.99M for the twelve trailing months.
Annual Top and Bottom Value
At 15:22 EST, NV5 Global's stock was valued at $132.32. This is way lower than its 52 week high of $154.97 but much higher than its low 52-week of $97.58.
5. Kennedy (KW)
7.3% sales growth and 5.67% return on equity
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. is a real-estate investment company. It owns and operates real estate and makes investments through its investment platform. The company focuses its efforts on multifamily as well commercial properties in the Western United States. It also has interests in Spain, Italy and Spain. It owns approximately 49 million square footage of real estate, which includes 29,705 multifamily rental units and 22.0 millions square feet commercial property. The company also offers real estate services to financial service clients. The company also manages real estate properties on behalf of third parties. Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc., was established in 1977. It is located in Beverly Hills, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Kennedy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.59.
PE Ratio
Kennedy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.66 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 5.67%.Revenue growth
The year-on-year revenue growth for quarterly declined 20.8%. We now have 669.9M in the 12 trailing months.
Sales Growth
Kennedy's sales growth is 2.4% for the ongoing quarter and 7.3% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Kennedy's EBITDA is 56.72.
6. On Assignment (ASGN)
5.2% sales growth and 14.86% return on equity
ASGN Incorporated offers professional staffing services and IT solutions across the life science, technology and digital fields. It is available in both the commercial and public sectors of the United States as well as internationally. It operates in three distinct segments, Apex, Oxford and ECS. Apex offers consulting and services for Fortune 1000 clients and those in mid-market markets. It also provides technology, digital and creative staffing. The Oxford segment offers hard-to-find engineering, life science, technology and digital staffing, as well as consulting services for a variety of skill levels and markets. ECS Segment provides advanced solutions in cloud security, cyber security and artificial intelligence. It also offers IT modernization and application support. The company used to be known as On Assignment, Inc., but changed its name in April 2018 to ASGN Incorporated. ASGN Incorporated is located in Glen Allen in Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, On Assignment has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.85.
PE Ratio
On Assignment has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.43 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 14.86%.