(VIANEWS) - Viad Corp (VVI), Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX), Agilysys (AGYS) 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. Viad Corp (VVI)
27.6% sales growth and 4.52% return on equity
Viad Corp operates as an experiential leisure travel, and live events and marketing services company in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and Iceland. It operates through two segments, Pursuit and GES. The Pursuit segment offers vertically integrated attractions and hospitality in destinations with a collection of attractions, lodges, and sightseeing tours. The GES is a full-service live events company that offers a range of services for exhibitions, conferences, brand experiences, and venues. In addition, the company offers a collection of travel experiences in recreational attractions, food and beverage, retail, and ground transportation services. It serves event organizers and corporate brand marketers directly, as well as through a distribution channel network that include tour operators, tour wholesalers, destination management companies, and retail travel agencies. Viad Corp was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Earnings per Share
Viad Corp's trailing 12 months profit per share was $-4.33
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is used to measure the profitability of a business in relation to shareholders' equity, was 4.52%.2. Quanex Building Products Corporation (NX)
13.2% sales growth and 19.77% return on equity
Quanex Building Products Corporation and its subsidiaries provide components for the global fenestration market. The company operates in three main segments, North American Fenestration and European Fenestration. Flexible insulating glass spacers and extruded vinyl profile, window and doors screens and precision-formed metals and wood products are all available from the company. They also offer cabinet doors and various components for original equipment makers (OEMs), in both the bathroom and kitchen cabinet industries. The company also offers a variety of non-fenestration products and components, such as vinyl decking, fence, water retention barriers and trim moldings. It sells products to OEMs within the building product industry via sales reps, direct sales force and distributors as well as independent sales agents. Quanex Building Products Corporation was established in Houston, Texas in 1927.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Quanex Building Products Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.41.
PE Ratio
Quanex Building Products Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.65 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 19.77%.3. 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 point-of-sale, property management systems and payment. It also manages inventory, procurement, payments, reservation and venue management and document management. Analytics and loyalty programs are available to improve guest experiences. 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%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
At 19:22 EST Agilysys shares are valued at $78.78. This is lower than the 52-week high at $82.17, and much higher than its 52 week low at $31.49.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 26%, now sitting on 181.27M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Agilysys's value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $65.77 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $50.38.4. Air Transport Services Group (ATSG)
7.6% sales growth and 15% return on equity
Air Transport Services Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation and related services in the United States and internationally. The company offers aircraft, flight crews, aircraft maintenance, aircraft hull and liability insurance, and aviation fuel services; and aircraft maintenance and modification services, including airframe modification and heavy maintenance, component repairs, engineering services, and aircraft line maintenance. It also provides equipment maintenance services; cargo load transfer and package sorting services; crew training services; and airline express operation, line and heavy maintenance, and ground handling services. The company's ground support services include labor and management for cargo load transfer and sorting; design, installation, and maintenance of material handling equipment; leasing and maintenance of ground support equipment; and general facilities maintenance. In addition, it offers equipment installation and maintenance, vehicle maintenance and repair, jet fuel, and deicing services. Further, the company operates cargo and passenger transportation business; resells and brokers aircraft parts; and performs passenger-to-freighter and passenger-to-combi conversions of aircrafts. It provides its services to delivery companies, freight forwarders, airlines, air transportation, e-commerce, package delivery, and logistics industries, as well as government customers. As of December 31, 2021, the company's in-service aircraft fleet consisted of 107 owned aircraft and ten leased aircraft. The company was formerly known as ABX Holdings, Inc. Air Transport Services Group, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is based in Wilmington, Ohio.
Earnings per Share
Air Transport Services Group's trailing 12 months earnings per share (EPS) is $2.43
PE Ratio
Air Transport Services Group's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 10.69. The purchaser of the shares is investing $10.69 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 15%.5. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH)
6.7% sales growth and 46.63% return on equity
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation offers management and technology consultancy, as well as engineering, cyber, mission operations and analytics to corporations and governments across the United States. Consulting solutions are offered for different domains and business strategies. The company also offers analytics services that focus on providing transformational solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence (machine learning, deep learning), data science (data engineering, predictive modeling), automation, decision analytics, and quantum computing. The company also designs, develops and implements modern methodologies. It provides engineering services to create, maintain, modernize, modernize and sustain complex systems. Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation was established in 1914. It is located in McLean in Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.94.
PE Ratio
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.51. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.51 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 46.63%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation stock was valued at $104.46 as of 19:22 EST. This is below its 52 week high of $112.55, and well above its 52 week low of $69.68.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.2%, now sitting on 8.82B for the twelve trailing months.
6. STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION (STRT)
6.5% sales growth and 3.96% return on equity
Strattec Security Corporation develops and manufactures automotive access control products. Its primary focus is in North America. It offers electronic and mechanically enhanced locks and keys as well passive entry passive start system, steering column ignition lock housings and latches. The company also offers after-sales support and full service for all its products. The company markets its products to automotive and light truck original equipment manufacturers, as well as other transportation-related manufacturers; and through wholesale distributors, other marketers, and users of component parts, as well as certain products to non-automotive commercial customers. The company also exports to Europe, Asia and South America. Strattec Security Corp. was established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1908.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.76.
PE Ratio
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.17 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 3.96%.Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects a decline of 94.3% in growth and for the next quarter, a decrease of 66.2% respectively.7. Whitestone REIT (WSR)
5.8% sales growth and 4.53% return on equity
Whitestone, a community-centered REIT, acquires, buys, manages and develops quality open-air neighborhood centres. It focuses primarily on the Sunbelt's largest and fastest-growing markets. Whitestone aims to build communities by creating connections among consumers and providing entertainment, services and other experiences. Whitestone has been a dividend-paying stock for more than 15 years. Whitestone's capital structure is strong and balanced. It allows for flexibility and growth. Whitestone can also perform well in economic downturns.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Whitestone REIT has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.36.
PE Ratio
Whitestone REIT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.56 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 4.53%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.7%, now sitting on 138.35M for the twelve trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 2, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.02%.
Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
Whitestone REIT's EBITDA stands at 55.73