(VIANEWS) - Microchip Technology (MCHP), Itau Unibanco (ITUB), TTM Technologies (TTMI) 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. Microchip Technology (MCHP)
18.5% sales growth and 31.24% return on equity
Microchip Technology Incorporated develops, manufactures, and sells smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company offers general purpose 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers; 32-bit embedded microprocessors markets; and specialized microcontrollers for automotive, industrial, computing, communications, lighting, power supplies, motor control, human machine interface, security, wired connectivity, and wireless connectivity applications. It also provides development tools that enable system designers to program microcontroller and microprocessor products for specific applications; field-programmable gate array (FPGA) products; and analog, interface, mixed signal, and timing products comprising power management, linear, mixed-signal, high-voltage, thermal management, discrete diodes and metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETS), radio frequency (RF), drivers, safety, security, timing, USB, Ethernet, wireless, and other interface products. In addition, the company offers memory products consisting of serial electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, serial flash memories, parallel flash memories, serial static random access memories, and serial electrically erasable random access memories for the production of very small footprint devices; and licenses its SuperFlash embedded flash and NVM technologies to foundries, integrated device manufacturers, and design partners for use in the manufacture of microcontroller products, gate array, RF, analog, and neuromorphic compute products that require embedded non-volatile memory, as well as provides engineering services. Further, it offers wafer foundry and assembly, and test subcontracting manufacturing services; and timing systems products, application specific integrated circuits, and aerospace products. Microchip Technology Incorporated was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.
Earnings per Share
Microchip Technology's trailing twelve-month EPS is $1.26.
PE Ratio
Microchip Technology's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 55.56. The purchaser of the shares is responsible for $55.56 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 31.24%.Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. estimates that the next dividend payment will be made on November 20, 2022. The forward annual dividend rate for 2020 is 1.31, and the forward annual dividend yield at 1.87%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Microchip Technology's stock is valued at $69.89 at 10:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $88.97 and way above its 52-week low of $54.33.
2. Itau Unibanco (ITUB)
16.8% sales growth and 17.46% return on equity
Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. offers a range of financial products and services to individuals and corporate customers in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, and Activities with the Market and Corporation. It offers various deposit products, as well as loans and credit cards; investment and commercial banking services; real estate lending services; financing and investment services; and leasing and foreign exchange services. The company also provides property and casualty insurance products covering loss, damage, or liabilities for assets or persons, as well as life insurance products covering death and personal accident; and reinsurance products. It serves retail customers, account and non-account holders, individuals and legal entities, high income clients, microenterprises, and small companies. The company was formerly known as Itaú Unibanco Banco Múltiplo S.A. and changed its name to Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. in April 2009. The company was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. is a subsidiary of IUPAR - Itaú Unibanco Participações S.A.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Itau Unibanco has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.354.
PE Ratio
Itau Unibanco has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.56 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 17.46%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Itau Unibanco's stock is valued at $4.45 at 10:22 EST, way below its 52-week high of $6.07 and way higher than its 52-week low of $3.70.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.6%, now sitting on 112.4B for the twelve trailing months.
3. TTM Technologies (TTMI)
10.7% sales growth and 6.49% return on equity
TTM Technologies, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, produces and sells worldwide printed circuit boards (PCBs). The company operates segments for RF&S Components and PCB. It offers a variety of products including radio-frequency components and conventional PCBs. The company also makes printed circuits using heavy copper cores. It also offers a variety of services including PCB layout design and simulation, testing and turnaround, as well as design for manufacturing. It serves electronic manufacturing service companies and original equipment makers that specialize in aerospace, defense, computing and automotive components. TTM Technologies, Inc., was founded in 1978. It is located in Santa Ana, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, TTM Technologies has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.97.
PE Ratio
TTM Technologies has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.1 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 6.49%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for TTM Technologies is 2022370 which is 273.74% above its average volume of 541110.
4. Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS)
10.3% sales growth and 7.76% return on equity
Addus HomeCare Corporation and its affiliates provide personal care services for the elderly, chronically ill, or disabled. They also assist individuals at high risk of institutionalization. The company operates in three main segments, Personal Care, Hospice and Home Health. Non-medical support is provided by the Personal Care segment for activities of daily living. The Personal Care segment provides assistance in bathing, dressing, hygiene, eating, dressing, medication reminders and meal planning. It also offers housekeeping and transport services. Hospice provides hospice care for terminally ill people, including social work, spiritual counselling, homemaker and bereavement counseling. Home Health provides skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy to individuals who need it after a hospitalization or illness. Clients of the company include managed care organisations, private people, commercial insurance companies, federal and state governmental agencies, as well as private individuals. The company was represented in 22 states through 206 office locations. Addus HomeCare Corporation was established in Frisco Texas in 1979.
Earnings per Share
Addus HomeCare Corporation's trailing 12 months profit per share (EPS) is $2.09.
PE Ratio
Addus HomeCare Corporation's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 47.72. The purchaser of the shares is responsible for investing $47.72 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 company, was 7.76%.Volume
The Addus HomeCare Corporation's latest reported volume is now 34838, which is 67.22% less than its 106293 average volume.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.7%, now sitting on 904.88M for the twelve trailing months.
5. 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 solutions for guest satisfaction, including point-of-sale, property management systems and payment. It also manages inventory, payments, procurement, reservation and venue management and document management. 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%.Sales Growth
Agilysys's sales growth for the next quarter is 10%.
Moving Average
Agilysys's value is way above its 50-day moving average of $65.77 and way above its 200-day moving average of $50.38.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Agilysys is 66511 which is 57.95% below its average volume of 158177.
6. Towers Watson & Co (TW)
8% sales growth and 5.76% return on equity
Tradeweb Markets Inc. builds and operates electronic marketplaces in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company's marketplaces facilitate trading in a range of asset classes, including rates, credit, money markets, and equities. It offers pre-trade data and analytics, trade execution, and trade processing, as well as post-trade data, analytics, and reporting services. The company provides flexible order and trading systems to institutional investors in 45 markets across 25 currencies. It also offers a range of electronic, voice, and hybrid platforms to approximately 300 dealers and financial institutions on electronic or hybrid markets with Dealerweb platform; and trading solutions for financial advisory firms and traders with Tradeweb Direct platform. The company serves a network of approximately 2,500 clients in the institutional, wholesale, and retail client sectors. Its customers include asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, central banks, banks and dealers, proprietary trading firms, retail brokerage and financial advisory firms, and regional dealers. Tradeweb Markets Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Tradeweb Markets Inc. is a subsidiary of Refinitiv Parent Limited.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Towers Watson & Co has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.97.
PE Ratio
Towers Watson & Co has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 67.64. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $67.64 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 5.76%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 30, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.32 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.6%.
Moving Average
Towers Watson & Co's value is way above its 50-day moving average of $57.96 and under its 200-day moving average of $68.65.7. Murphy USA (MUSA)
5.3% sales growth and 83.48% return on equity
Murphy USA Inc. engages in the marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. The company operates retail stores under the Murphy USA and Murphy Express brand names. As of December 31, 2019, it operated 1,489 gasoline stores, including 1,161 Murphy USA and 328 Murphy Express stores principally in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest United States. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Murphy USA has a trailing twelve months EPS of $26.96.
PE Ratio
Murphy USA has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.61 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 83.48%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects growth of 32.4%. The next will see a decrease in sales by 30.1%.Moving Average
Murphy USA's value is lower than its moving average 50 days of $292.76, and higher than its moving average 200 days of $263.21.Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
Murphy USA's EBITDA stands at 0.38.