(VIANEWS) - Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF), HBT Financial (HBT) 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. Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR)
44.2% sales growth and 23.53% return on equity
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. is engaged in designing, developing, marketing, selling and servicing semiconductor-based power electronic solutions for computing, storage, automotive, industrial, communication, and consumer markets. Direct current (DC), to DC integrated circuits are (ICs) used to control and convert voltages in various electronic systems such as laptops and portable devices, wireless access points, computer and notebooks and infotainment apps, medical equipment, informationtainment, audio and video, etc. The company also sells lighting control ICs that enable backlighting. These ICs are used to light up LCD panels on notebooks and monitors. It sells products via third-party distributors as well as value-added resellers. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., was established in 1997. It is located in Kirkland, Washington.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Monolithic Power Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.5.
PE Ratio
Monolithic Power Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 95.28. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $95.28 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 23.53%.Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 28, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 0.65%.
Moving Average
Monolithic Power Systems's worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $452.19 and way below its 200-day moving average of $435.43.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 68.9% and 59.9%, respectively.Sales Growth
Monolithic Power Systems's sales growth for the next quarter is 44.2%.
2. Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida (SBCF)
38% sales growth and 8.97% return on equity
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida is the bank holding firm for Seacoast National Bank. It provides financial services in Florida to both commercial and retail customers. The company offers retail and commercial banking services, as well as wealth management and mortgage services. It also provides brokerage and annuity service. It offers interest-free and noninterest-bearing demand deposits, money market, savings and customer sweep accounts. They also offer time certificates of deposit and construction and land development. It had 54 branches and commercial lending offices as of December 31, 2021. It was established in Stuart, Florida in 1926.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.87.
PE Ratio
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.49. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.49 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 8.97%.Sales Growth
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida's sales growth for the next quarter is 38%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida's stock is valued at $30.83 at 06:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $39.31 and higher than its 52-week low of $30.12.
3. HBT Financial (HBT)
12.8% sales growth and 14.72% return on equity
HBT Financial, Inc. is the bank holding company of Heartland Bank and Trust Company and State Bank of Lincoln. It provides retail, business, and commercial banking services for individuals, municipalities, and businesses. You can get money market, savings and checking accounts, HSA and IRA and interest-bearing transaction account; certificates of deposit; and time, broker, and noninterest bearing demand deposits. It also provides commercial, industrial, farmland and agricultural, non-owner-occupied commercial real property, multi-family construction and land development, residential loans for one to four families, municipal consumer and consumers, as well as commercial, industrial, agriculture and farmland. It also offers wealth management services such as financial planning for individuals, trusts, estates, trustees, investment management and corporate retirement plan consultancy and administration. Retail brokerage services are available; farmland management and sale; crop insurance services and treasury services. The company originates and then sells residential mortgage loans. The company also offers digital banking services such as mobile and online banking and digital payment services. It can also provide financial management tools. The company operates in 60 branch locations, with three of them limited service. It also has branches located throughout 18 Illinois counties. The former name of the company was Heartland Bancorp, Inc., but it changed its name in September 2019 to HBT Financial, Inc. HBT Financial, Inc. is located in Bloomington, Illinois. It was established in 1920.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.92.
PE Ratio
HBT Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.62 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 14.72%.4. LHC Group (LHCG)
7.9% sales growth and 5.64% return on equity
LHC Group, Inc. is a provider of health care services that focuses on the post-acute continuum care for Medicare beneficiaries. Home Health Services is the company's segment. It offers nursing services such as wound care, dressing changes, heart rehabilitation, infusion therapy and pain management. The Hospice Services segment offers pain management, including emotional and spiritual support as well as inpatient respite and homemaker care. It also provides dietary counseling and family bereavement counselling. Home and Community-Based Services offers a range of services including assistance in grooming, medication reminders and meal preparation. It also provides light housekeeping and transportation services for patients at home and in medical facilities. The company's Facility-Based Services segment provides care for patients with respiratory problems, cardiac and neuromuscular disorders, chronic pain, kidney disorders, cancers, head and neck injury, mental disorders and treatment of patients who have musculoskeletal impairments. It also operates an institutional pharmacy, other related facilities, nursing homes, family health centers, rural clinics and doctor practices, in addition to offering physical therapy. Healthcare Innovations (HCI), the company's services segment, provides strategic healthcare management to accountable care organisations. It had 537 locations for home care, 120 hospices, 124 service-based locations, 11 long term acute hospitals, 12 location HCIs, and 124 other locations. Lafayette is the home of the company, which was established in 1994.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LHC Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.38.
PE Ratio
LHC Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 69.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $69.26 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 5.64%.Moving Average
LHC Group's value is above its 50-day moving average of $163.08 and above its 200-day moving average of $152.97.Volume
Today's last reported volume for LHC Group is 204704 which is 20.45% below its average volume of 257356.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 3.4% and positive 11.1% for the next.5. Gladstone Commercial Corporation (GOOD)
5.4% sales growth and 3.3% return on equity
Gladstone Commercial Corporation, a real-estate investment trust, focuses on the acquisition, ownership, and operation of net leased office and industrial properties in the United States. Gladstone Commercial's common stock has received 189 monthly cash dividends, including payments up to September 2020. Gladstone Commercial had previously paid five consecutive quarterly cash dividends before it began paying monthly distributions. Gladstone Commercial has paid 52 consecutive monthly cash dividends on Series D Preferred stock, 12 consecutive monthly cash payments on Series E Preferred stock and three consecutive monthly cash payouts on Series F Preferred stock. Gladstone Commercial never missed, decreased or delayed a distribution from its inception in 2003.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gladstone Commercial Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.02.
PE Ratio
Gladstone Commercial Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 797.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $797.5 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 3.3%.6. LyondellBasell (LYB)
5.2% sales growth and 47.39% return on equity
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a chemical company that operates in the United States of America, Mexico, Italy Poland, France and Japan. It also has operations internationally. The company operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins--Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins--Europe, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; Refining; and Technology. The company produces and markets co-products, olefins, polyolefins, polyethylene products. These include high, medium, and low density polyethylenes, as well as linear, low density polyethylenes. It also makes polypropylene products such as copolymers and homopolymers. It also manufactures and markets propylene oxide, its derivatives, oxyfuels, and related products. The intermediate chemicals include styrene monomers and copolymers as well as acetyls and ethylene glycols. It also produces and markets solutions such as engineered plastics and masterbatches; engineered composites and colors; advanced polymers and other compounds. The company also refines crude oil from different sources to make gasoline, distillates and chemicals. It develops and licenses process technology for chemical and polyolefins; manufactures and markets polyolefin catalysts. LyondellBasell Industries N.V., which was established in 2009 is located in Houston.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LyondellBasell has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.01.
PE Ratio
LyondellBasell has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.43 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 47.39%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for LyondellBasell is 1842020 which is 20.4% below its average volume of 2314250.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 28.3%, now sitting on 53.53B for the twelve trailing months.