(VIANEWS) – AF GRUPPEN (AFG.OL), SWORD GROUP (SWP.PA), SONAE (SON.LS) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio so far. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a promise of a future good investment but it’s an indicator of whether dividends are being paid and how the company chooses to distribute them.
When investigating a potential investment, the dividend payout ratio is a good statistic to know so here is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.
1. AF GRUPPEN (AFG.OL)
139.44% Payout Ratio
AF Gruppen ASA, a contracting and industrial company, provides civil engineering, environmental, construction, property, energy, and offshore services in Norway and Sweden. It offers civil engineering services including construction of various projects, such as roads, rail, airports, foundation work, building, fitting, and securing tunnels; and oil and gas installation services, and port facilities, as well as provides concrete technology, groundwork and earthmoving, geomatics and surveying, and project support services. The company also operates as a turnkey contractor that includes development and planning to buildings comprising residential, commercial, public buildings, and rehabilitation and rebuilding, as well as offers extension work services. In addition, it provides energy solutions, which includes energy performing contracting, technical turnkey contract, local power supply, and technical services and maintenance, as well as energy solutions for existing and new buildings. Further, the company engages in operation of construction and decommissioning projects including removal and recycling of offshore installations; and offers cooling and ventilation for onshore and offshore installations, rigs, and ships, as well as offshore wind services. It also operates as a contractor for demolition and environmental clean-up services for buildings and structures, such as blasting, dredging, handling of contaminated bulk material, and removal of shipwrecks. Additionally, the company provides office spaces on rental basis, and sale of homes. AF Gruppen ASA was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AF GRUPPEN has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr6.58.
PE Ratio
AF GRUPPEN has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr18.57 for every norwegian krone of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 27.7%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 28.7% and positive 21.9% for the next.
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2. SWORD GROUP (SWP.PA)
99.42% Payout Ratio
Sword Group S.E. provides IT and digital transformation services in Europe, the United States, the Oceania, and Asia. The company provides strategic and operational consulting, solution engineering and application development, project ownership support and project management support, infrastructure management and application maintenance for third parties, and resource outsourcing. Its products include Sword Phusion, which capture and manage information in a single, accessible, and reliable form; Sword Tell, a CAD software for watch manufacturers; Sword Venue, a digital collaborative solution with a toolbox to help plan the events; and Sword Aequos that helps to create a flexible and customisable data viewing and search experience. The company serves energy, EPC, chemical, utilities, and manufacturing sector. Sword Group S.E. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Windhof, Luxembourg.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SWORD GROUP has a trailing twelve months EPS of €11.48.
PE Ratio
SWORD GROUP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €3.65 for every euro of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 16.72%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.7%, now sitting on 286.37M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
SWORD GROUP’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of €40.49 and under its 200-day moving average of €42.28.
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3. SONAE (SON.LS)
37.01% Payout Ratio
Sonae, SGPS, S.A. engages in retail, financial services, technology, shopping center, and telecommunications businesses. The company operates hypermarkets under the Continente brand; convenience supermarkets under the Continente Modelo and Continente Bom Dia brands; franchised supermarkets under the Meu Super brand; cafeteria under the Bagga brand; healthy food supermarkets and restaurants under the Go Natural brand; book shops and stationery under the Make Notes and Note! brands; health, well-being, and eye care centers under the Well´s brand; and dental and aesthetic medicine clinics under the Dr. Well's brand, as well as provides dog and cat products and services under the ZU brand. It also offers clothing, footwear, and accessories under the MO brand; baby and children clothing, footwear, and accessories, as well as childcare products under the Zippy and Losan brands; and jeans, clothing, and accessories under the Salsa brand. In addition, the company sells consumer electronics and entertainment products under the Worten brand; and mobile telecommunications products under the Worten Mobile brand, as well as develops real estate properties. Further, it offers payments, cards, personal loans, and insurance under the Universo brand; financing online purchases under the Universo Flex brand; and meal vouchers, gifting, and rewarding under the Da cards brand, as well as operates sports retail stores under JD, Sprinter, and Size? brand names. Additionally, the company provides telecommunication services to residential, personal, corporate, and wholesale markets; and investment management activities. It operates in Portugal, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Romania, Brazil, Mexico, the Netherlands, and internationally. Sonae, SGPS, S.A. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Maia, Portugal. Sonae, SGPS, S.A. is a subsidiary of Efanor Investimentos SGPS, SA.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SONAE has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.12.
PE Ratio
SONAE has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €7.6 for every euro of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 9.35%.
Sales Growth
SONAE’s sales growth is 25.6% for the ongoing quarter and 10.5% for the next.
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4. CARREFOUR (CA.PA)
33.53% Payout Ratio
Carrefour SA operates stores in various formats and channels in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Brazil, and Argentina. The company operates hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, and cash and carry stores; e-commerce sites; and service stations. Its stores offer fresh produce; local products; and non-food products, including electronic and household appliances, textiles, childcare, and seasonal products. The company is also involved in banking, insurance, property development, and franchise activities; the provision of travel agency services; and the rental of shopping malls. Carrefour SA was founded in 1959 and is based in Massy, France.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CARREFOUR has a trailing twelve months EPS of €1.83.
PE Ratio
CARREFOUR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €9.98 for every euro of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 10.6%.
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1% Payout Ratio
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Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, 1 has a trailing twelve months EPS of €1.
PE Ratio
1 has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €1 for every euro of annual earnings.
Return on Equity
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is 1%.
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