(VIANEWS) - M&T Bank (MTB), Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN), Sotherly Hotels (SOHO) 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. M&T Bank (MTB)
63% sales growth and 10.33% return on equity
M&T Bank Corporation is a bank holding firm that offers retail and commercial banking services. M&T Bank Corporation's Business Banking section offers small business and professional financial services such as deposit and lending. The company's Commercial Banking segment offers deposit products, commercial loans and leasing, letters-of credit and cash management services to large and middle market commercial clients. Commercial Real Estate is the company's segment that originates, services, and sells commercial real estate loans. It also offers deposit services. The company's Discretionary portfolio segment offers deposits, securities, residential loans and other assets. It also provides foreign exchange and short- and long-term borrowed funds. Residential Mortgage Banking is a segment of the company that offers loans to homeowners for residential property. It also sells these loans on the secondary market. The Residential Mortgage Banking segment purchases servicing rights from loans issued by other companies. The company's Retail Banking segment provides demand, savings and time accounts, consumer installment loans as well as automobile and recreational financing loans. It also offers credit cards, credit card lines, credit cards, credit loans and home equity loans. Mutual funds and annuities are some of its other offerings. It also offers trust and wealth management, fiduciary & custodial, insurance agency, institutional brokerage and securities and investment management services. The company offers services via banking offices, bank centers, phone and internet banking as well as automated teller machines. The company has 688 offices within the New York State, Maryland and New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. It also operates a number of commercial banks in Ontario, Canada. M&T Bank Corporation was established in 1856. It is located in Buffalo, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, M&T Bank has a trailing twelve months EPS of $11.35.
PE Ratio
M&T Bank has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.77 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 10.33%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 30, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.7%.
2. Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN)
38.3% sales growth and 10.17% return on equity
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, a business development firm, specializes in investing and lending in early-stage investment. The company specializes in venture lending and secured debt to venture-backed venture capital companies. It is active in technology, life sciences, health information and services and cleantech. It invests in American companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.22.
PE Ratio
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.58 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 10.17%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 10.3% and a negative 7.7%, respectively.3. Sotherly Hotels (SOHO)
14.4% sales growth and 18.51% return on equity
Sotherly Hotels Inc., a lodging REIT that is self-managed, self-administered, and managed by itself, focuses on acquisitions, renovations, branding, and upbranding high-end full-service hotels throughout the Southern United States. The Company currently has investments in 12 hotel properties with 3,156 rooms. It also owns interests in 2 condominiums and the associated rental programs. In addition to hotels under Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corp., and Marriott International, Inc., the Company also owns independent hotels. Sotherly Hotels Inc. was founded in 2004. It is located in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sotherly Hotels has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-1.66.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 18.51%.4. REX American Resources Corporation (REX)
11% sales growth and 13.1% return on equity
REX American Resources Corporation and its affiliates produce and sell ethanol. The company operates in two distinct segments: Ethanol and By-Products and Refined Coal. It also sells distillers grains, non-food grade corn oils and dry distillers grain with solubles. This is used to make animal feed. It also produces, processes and sells refined coke. The former name of the company was REX Stores Corporation. In June 2010, it changed its name from REX American Resources Corporation to REX American Resources Corporation. REX American Resources Corporation was established in 1980. It is located in Dayton in Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, REX American Resources Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.84.
PE Ratio
REX American Resources Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.83 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 13.1%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 22.8%, now sitting on 849.64M for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
REX American Resources Corporation's EBITDA is 0.31.
5. Church & Dwight Company (CHD)
10.3% sales growth and 22.51% return on equity
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. designs, produces, markets specialty, household, and personal care products. The company operates in three divisions: Consumer Domestic and Consumer International. Specialty Products Division. It offers carpet and cat litters as well as laundry detergents and laundry soaps. MEGALAC rumen bypass oil, an animal productivity product that helps cows maintain their energy during high milk production, BIO-CHLOR, and FERMENTEN are also available. Dry shampoos under the BATISTE brand; water flossers and replacement showerheads under the WATERPIK brand; CELMANAX refined functional carbohydrates, a yeast-based prebiotic, are some of its specialty products. It also offers cleaning and deodorizing products, as well as sodium bicarbonate. The company sells consumer products via supermarkets and mass merchandisers as well wholesale clubs, drugstores and convenience stores. It also has websites, e-commerce channels, online and offline, specialty products for industrial customers, livestock producers, and distributors. It was established in Ewing in New Jersey in 1846.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Church & Dwight Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.08.
PE Ratio
Church & Dwight Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.37 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 22.51%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Church & Dwight Company is 926414 which is 38.45% below its average volume of 1505330.
6. Fastenal Company (FAST)
8.2% sales growth and 34.04% return on equity
Fastenal Company and its subsidiaries are involved in wholesale distribution of industrial supplies throughout North America. Fastenal is a brand that offers industrial and construction products as well as fasteners. Its fastener product range includes threaded fasteners and bolts, nuts and screws as well as studs and studs. These are used for both manufacturing and construction as well as the repair and maintenance of machinery. Miscellaneous hardware and supplies are also offered by the company, which includes pins and machinery keys, concrete anchors and metal framing system, wire ropes and strut products as well as rivets and other accessories. It serves three markets: original equipment producers; maintenance, repairs, and operations; as well as the non-residential market for construction, which covers general, electric, plumbing and sheet metal contractors. The company also provides services to farmers, truckers and mining companies as well as schools and retailers. It distributes its products via a network that includes 3,209 retail locations as well as 15 distribution centres. Fastenal Company was established in 1967 in Winona (Minnesota).
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fastenal Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.51.
PE Ratio
Fastenal Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 30.74. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $30.74 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 34.04%.