(VIANEWS) – MERLIN PROPERTIES (MRL.LS), PARETO BANK (PARB.OL), CATERPILLAR INC (CATR.PA) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio up to now. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a promise of good investment but it’s an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to distribute them.
When researching a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know so here are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. MERLIN PROPERTIES (MRL.LS)
80.52% Payout Ratio
MERLIN Properties SOCIMI, SA, one of the main real estate companies listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange (IBEX-35), has as its main activity the acquisition and management of tertiary real estate assets in the Iberian Peninsula. The Company is a public limited company incorporated as a SOCIMI. The main activity of the Company is the acquisition, active management, operation and selective rotation of quality commercial real estate assets in the investment segment “Core” and “Core Plus”, mainly in Spain and, to a lesser extent, in Portugal. The Company focuses on the office, retail and logistics market.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MERLIN PROPERTIES has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.09.
PE Ratio
MERLIN PROPERTIES has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 90. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €90 for every euro 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 9.59%.
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2. PARETO BANK (PARB.OL)
45.4% Payout Ratio
Pareto Bank ASA offers various banking products and services in Norway. The company accepts corporate deposits. It also offers corporate financing; receivables financing; residential and commercial financing for land and property; ship financing, including corporate and project financing; and other private or housing loans. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PARETO BANK has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr7.63.
PE Ratio
PARETO BANK has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.82. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr6.82 for every norwegian krone 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 13.81%.
Sales Growth
PARETO BANK’s sales growth for the current quarter is 16.3%.
Moving Average
PARETO BANK’s value is below its 50-day moving average of kr55.69 and higher than its 200-day moving average of kr49.85.
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3. CATERPILLAR INC (CATR.PA)
36.55% Payout Ratio
Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Its Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, compactors, cold planers, motor graders, pipelayers, forestry machines, road reclaimers, wheel excavators, telehandlers; backhoe, compact track, multi-terrain, skid steer loaders, and track-type loaders; and track-type tractors. The company's Resource Industries segment provides electric rope and hydraulic shovels, draglines, rotary drills, hard rock vehicles, track-type tractors, mining trucks, longwall miners, wheel loaders, off-highway and articulated trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, wheel dozers, landfill and soil compactors, machinery components, electronics and control systems, select work tools, and hard rock continuous mining systems. Its Energy & Transportation segment offers reciprocating engine powered generator sets; reciprocating engines and integrated systems for the power generation, marine, oil, and gas industries; turbines, centrifugal gas compressors, and related services; remanufactured reciprocating engines and components; and diesel-electric locomotives and components, and other rail-related products. The company's Financial Products segment provides operating and finance leases, installment sale contracts, working capital loans, and wholesale financing; and insurance and risk management products. Its All Other operating segment manufactures filters and fluids, undercarriage, ground engaging tools, fluid transfer products, precision seals, and rubber sealing and connecting components; parts distribution; integrated logistics solutions and distribution services; and digital investments services. The company was formerly known as Caterpillar Tractor Co. and changed its name to Caterpillar Inc. in 1986. Caterpillar Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CATERPILLAR INC has a trailing twelve months EPS of €11.58.
PE Ratio
CATERPILLAR INC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €16.97 for every euro 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 41.37%.
Moving Average
CATERPILLAR INC’s value is way under its 50-day moving average of €224.90 and under its 200-day moving average of €206.04.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CATERPILLAR INC’s stock is valued at €196.50 at 07:10 EST, way below its 52-week high of €257.00 and way above its 52-week low of €165.00.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 19, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 4.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.17%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for CATERPILLAR INC is 113 which is 606.25% above its average volume of 16.
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4. BOIRON (BOI.PA)
32.87% Payout Ratio
Boiron SA manufactures and sells homeopathic medicines in France, rest of Europe, North America, and internationally. The company offers non-proprietary, proprietary, branded homeopathic medicines. Its branded homeopathic medicines include Oscillococcinum to treat influenza symptoms, such as fever, chills, headaches, and aches; Stodal and Stodaline for treating coughs; Arnigel for adjunctive local treatment of benign trauma in the absence of open wounds; Camilia for the treatment of teething problems for babies; and Sédatif PC to treat anxiety and emotional, and minor sleep disorders. The company's homeopathic medicines also comprise Coryzalia for the treatment of cold symptoms and rhinitis; Homéoptic to treat eye discomfort and irritation due to various causes for adults and children; and Homéovox for vocal disorders. In addition, it provides dietary supplement; Dermoplasmine stick, baume, and mousse to treat dry lips and skin; Mag' Nuit, a formula to fall asleep; Arnitrosium for joint pain; Castor Equi Boiron ointment for treatment of cracked skin; and Storinyl, a syrup to treat colds. Further, it offers herbal medicines, such as Canephron to increase the amount of urine and to improve urinary elimination; moisturizing baby milk; and medical devices, including a range of COVID self-tests and rapid antigenic tests. The company offers its products through distribution centers, pharmacies, pharmacy chains, wholesalers, grocery and drugstores, health food stores, and online retail. Boiron SA was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Messimy, France.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BOIRON has a trailing twelve months EPS of €2.89.
PE Ratio
BOIRON has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €13.67 for every euro 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 8.13%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.6%, now sitting on 534.24M for the twelve trailing months.
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