(VIANEWS) – SWORD GROUP (SWP.PA), PROXIMUS (PROX.BR), CATERPILLAR INC (CATR.PA) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio as yet. 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 issue 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. SWORD GROUP (SWP.PA)
86.88% Payout Ratio
Sword Group S.E. provides IT and digital transformation services in Europe, the United States, the Oceania, and Asia. The company provides information systems integration and engineering services, including 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, an engineering information management software; Sword Tell, a CAD software for watch manufacturers and other industry sectors; Sword Venue, an event planning, collaboration, and organization software; and Sword Aequos that helps organizations to focus on their main business by implementing optimal collaborative tools and solutions supporting their day-to-day reality. The company serves banking and insurance, finance, industry, energy, public services, health, telco, government, and other markets. 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 €11.65.
PE Ratio
SWORD GROUP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €3.78 for every euro of annual earnings.
Sales Growth
SWORD GROUP’s sales growth for the current quarter is 13.1%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 2, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.7 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.9%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for SWORD GROUP is 1941 which is 62.28% below its average volume of 5146.
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2. PROXIMUS (PROX.BR)
85.71% Payout Ratio
Proximus PLC provides digital services and communication solutions in Belgium and internationally. It operates through Domestic, International Carrier Services, and TeleSign segments. The company offers fixed and mobile telephony, internet, and television services to residential customers and small businesses; telecommunication, ICT infrastructure, multi-cloud, digital finance, cybersecurity, business applications, and managed and training services to medium and large companies, and public administrations; and ICT services to residential, business, and telecom wholesale markets. It also provides managed and platform, integrating networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and data and artificial intelligence services. In addition, the company offers international delivery authentication and digital identity services to internet brands, digital champions, and cloud native businesses. It offers its products and services under Proximus, Scarlet, Mobile Vikings, Tango, Telindus, and Telindus Netherlands brands. The company was formerly known as Belgacom SA and changed its name to Proximus PLC in June 2015. Proximus PLC was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, PROXIMUS has a trailing twelve months EPS of €1.4.
PE Ratio
PROXIMUS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €6.47 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 14.32%.
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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 €11.44.
PE Ratio
CATERPILLAR INC has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €17.57 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%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for CATERPILLAR INC is 25 which is 56.25% above its average volume of 16.
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4. GALP ENERGIA-NOM (GALP.LS)
36.24% Payout Ratio
Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. operates as an integrated energy operator in Portugal and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Upstream, Industrial & Energy Management, Commercial, and Renewables and New Business. The Upstream segment engages in the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons primarily in Brazil, Mozambique, and Angola. The Industrial & Energy Management segment owns refineries in Portugal, as well as is involved in activities related to energy management of oil products, gas, and electricity. This segment also provides storage and transportation infrastructure for oil and gas products, as well as engages in the sale of electricity to the grid in Portugal and Spain. The Commercial segment is involved in the areas of retail to final business-to-business and business to consumer customers of oil, gas, and electricity. The Renewables and New Business segment is involved in the development of solar and wind power generation projects in Portugal and Spain. In addition, it produces biodiesel, biofuel, and green hydrogen; and operates 1,480 service stations and 1,186 electric mobility charging points. Further, the company engages in the reinsurance business. The company was formerly known as Galp – Petróleos e Gás de Portugal, SGPS, S.A. and changed its name to Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. in September 2000. Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, GALP ENERGIA-NOM has a trailing twelve months EPS of €1.92.
PE Ratio
GALP ENERGIA-NOM has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.83. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €5.83 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 37.99%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 68.4% and 28.1%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 16, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.51%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for GALP ENERGIA-NOM is 1193200 which is 53.09% below its average volume of 2543810.
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5. HEINEKEN HOLDING (HEIO.AS)
31.33% Payout Ratio
Heineken Holding N.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in brewing and selling beer and cider in the Netherlands and internationally. The company's portfolio consists of approximately 300 international, regional, local, and specialty beers and ciders. The company was founded in 1864 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Heineken Holding N.V. is a subsidiary of L'Arche Green N.V.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HEINEKEN HOLDING has a trailing twelve months EPS of €4.66.
PE Ratio
HEINEKEN HOLDING has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €18.38 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 14.6%.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 24, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.73 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.11%.
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