(VIANEWS) - Preferred Bank (PFBC), Franklin Covey Company (FC), Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC) 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. Preferred Bank (PFBC)
33.9% sales growth and 18.54% return on equity
Preferred Bank offers a variety of commercial banking services and products to entrepreneurs, small- and medium-sized business owners, investors, property developers, professional and wealthy individuals throughout the United States. Preferred Bank accepts individual retirement accounts, as well as fixed-rate, fixed maturity, retail and fixed rate fixed maturity certificates. The company also offers real estate loans secured by residential, commercial, industrial, or special-purpose properties, as well as loans to build real estate. It also has lines of credit that include working capital and term loans for capital expenses. The company also offers international trade financing services including export and commercial letters of credit and import lines of credit. It also provides documentation collections and accepts/trust receipt financing products. It also offers high-wealth services for wealthy people living in the Pacific Rim. Remote deposit capture and online banking are some of its offerings. The company also offers various services for doctors, lawyers, accountants and business managers. It provides safe deposit boxes and account reconciliation, as well as cash management services to manufacturing and service companies. It had 11 full-service branches in Alhambra and Century City, City of Industry and Torrance. There were also one branch located in Flushing. Los Angeles is the headquarters of this company, which was founded in 1991.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Preferred Bank has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.17.
PE Ratio
Preferred Bank has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.6 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 18.54%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 21% and 26.1%, respectively.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Preferred Bank's stock is valued at $68.85 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $81.97 and way higher than its 52-week low of $60.25.
2. Franklin Covey Company (FC)
21.4% sales growth and 19.64% return on equity
Franklin Covey Co. offers training and consultancy services to individuals and organizations in leadership, execution and productivity. It operates in three distinct segments, including Direct Offices and International Licensees. It also provides a suite of individual-effectiveness and leadership-development training and products. It serves over 140 countries and territories, including educational, public, and government institutions. It was established in 1983 in Salt Lake City.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Franklin Covey Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.79.
The company's return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder's equity, for the twelve trailing months is 19.64%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Franklin Covey Company is 66928 which is 20.03% below its average volume of 83698.
3. Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (LSCC)
19.4% sales growth and 32.62% return on equity
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation and its subsidiaries develop and sell semiconductor products throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. Four product families include the Certus NX, ECP, MachXO and iCE40. The company also offers standard video connectivity products for specific applications. The company also licenses its technology through standard IP licensing and IP core licensing. Patent monetization and IP services are available. The company sells products direct to customers and indirectly via a network independent manufacturers' reps and independent distributors. It primarily services original equipment producers in the communication and computing, industrial, automotive, and consumer end markets. Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, which was founded in 1983, is located in Hillsboro (Oregon).
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.97.
PE Ratio
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 53.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $53.29 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 32.62%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Lattice Semiconductor Corporation is 2386780 which is 46.68% above its average volume of 1627190.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 57.1% and 37.5%, respectively.Sales Growth
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation's sales growth is 29.6% for the ongoing quarter and 19.4% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Lattice Semiconductor Corporation's EBITDA is 12.21.
4. DXP Enterprises (DXPE)
18% sales growth and 9.51% return on equity
DXP Enterprises, Inc., along with its affiliates, specializes in the distribution of maintenance, repair, operating (MRO), products, equipment, services, and other goods to industrial and energy customers, primarily the United States and Canada. The company operates in three distinct segments, namely Service Centers (SC), Supply Chain Services(SCS), or Innovative Pumping Solutionss (IPS). MRO products and equipment are offered by the SC segment. The integrated services include technical assistance and logistic services. This segment offers MRO products for the following categories: bearings, power transmission, bearings, hoses, fluid power and metal working. Customers in this segment include the oil and natural gas, food, beverage, transport, general industrial, mining construction, chemical, municipal and agricultural, as well as pulp and paper. SCS manages inventory and procurement management. It also offers MRO outsourcing solutions to sourcing MRO products. This includes inventory optimization and management and storeroom management. Transaction consolidation and control is available. Vendor oversight, procurement cost optimization, productivity improvements, custom reporting and vendor oversight are all part of the SCS segment. SmartAgreement is a solution to various MRO category procurement problems; SmartBuy is an on-site MRO procurement system; SmartSource provides on-site MRO procurement solutions; SmartStore offers an e-Catalog solution, SmartStore has an e-Catalog option; SmartVend offers an industrial dispensing service; SmartServ has an integrated service pump solution. The IPS segment manufactures private-label pumps and assembles customized pump packaging. Houston is the home of this company, which was established in 1908.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, DXP Enterprises has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.79.
PE Ratio
DXP Enterprises has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.77 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 9.51%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
DXP Enterprises's stock is valued at $26.44 at 20:22 EST, way under its 52-week high of $36.26 and way above its 52-week low of $22.09.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 66.7% and 680%, respectively.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
DXP Enterprises's EBITDA is 0.7.
Sales Growth
DXP Enterprises's sales growth is 21.9% for the ongoing quarter and 18% for the next.