(VIANEWS) – STRONGPOINT (STRO.OL), J.MARTINS,SGPS (JMT.LS), COFACE (COFA.PA) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up until now. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee 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. STRONGPOINT (STRO.OL)
145.45% Payout Ratio
StrongPoint ASA develops and sells technology solutions for e-commerce and store operations in Norway, Sweden, and internationally. It offers various retail solutions, including click and collect, cash management, select and collect, self-service, and electronic shelf labelling solutions, as well as retail management software and other solutions; hardware products; and consultative services. The company sells retail solutions through third-party suppliers. It has a strategic partnership with Halodi Robotics to develop an in-store grocery retail robotics solution. The company was formerly known as PSI Group ASA and changed its name to StrongPoint ASA in September 2015. StrongPoint ASA is headquartered in Rælingen, Norway.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, STRONGPOINT has a trailing twelve months EPS of kr2.14.
PE Ratio
STRONGPOINT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing kr12.33 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 5.13%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for STRONGPOINT is 30195 which is 17.67% above its average volume of 25659.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 29, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.8 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.9%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
STRONGPOINT’s stock is valued at kr26.45 at 06:10 EST, above its 52-week high of kr25.00.
2. J.MARTINS,SGPS (JMT.LS)
88.48% Payout Ratio
Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. operates in the food distribution and specialized retail sectors in Portugal, Poland, and Colombia. The company operates through Portugal Retail; Portugal Cash & Carry; Poland Retail; Colombia Retail; and Others, Eliminations and Adjustments segments. It operates 3,250 food stores under the Biedronka name; and a chain of 290 health and beauty stores under the Hebe banner in Poland, as well as 819 food stores under the Ara name in Colombia. The company also operates 460 supermarkets under the Pingo Doce banner; and 38 stores and 4 platforms under the Recheio name in Portugal. In addition, it operates restaurants under the Pingo Doce name; Bem-Estar stores; and petrol stations and clothing under Code brand. Further, the company operates 20 kiosks and coffee shops under the Jeronymo name; and 21 chocolates and confectionary retail stores under Hussel name. Additionally, the company engages in human resources top management, real estate management and administration, training, and saline brackish waters aquaculture; wholesale of fruit and vegetables; retail management, consultancy, and logistics activities; the purchase and sale of real estate; growing of crops and farming of animals; retail sale of health and beauty products; manufacture of milk and dairy products; and provision of economic and accounting, business portfolio management, financial, and sea passenger water transport services. It is also involved in the trading and distribution of consumer goods; retail and wholesale of non-food products; other business support service activities; and provision of services in the area of wholesale and retail distribution. The company was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. is a subsidiary of Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos, SGPS, S.E.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, J.MARTINS,SGPS has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.52.
PE Ratio
J.MARTINS,SGPS has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 37.89. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €37.89 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 24.27%.
3. COFACE (COFA.PA)
85.75% Payout Ratio
COFACE SA, through its subsidiaries, provides credit insurance products and related services for microenterprises, small and medium enterprises, mid-market companies, international corporations, financial institutions, and clients of distribution partners. The company offers credit insurance products to protect companies against default on payment of its trade receivables. It also provides integrated credit management solutions comprising credit insurance, single risk insurance, business information and debt collection services for insured and uninsured businesses; and factoring services, as well as contract and environmental surety, customs and excise, and legal bonds; and payment guarantees. In addition, the company offers business information services through its ICON portal. It operates in Western Europe, Northern Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa, North America, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Bois-Colombes, France.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, COFACE has a trailing twelve months EPS of €1.76.
PE Ratio
COFACE has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.05. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €8.05 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 13.83%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 10.6%, now sitting on 1.85B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
COFACE’s stock is valued at €14.16 at 06:10 EST, higher than its 52-week high of €13.85.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for COFACE is 92173 which is 52.88% below its average volume of 195651.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 20, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 11.15%.
4. BOURSE DIRECT (BSD.PA)
50.37% Payout Ratio
Bourse Direct SA provides Internet stock brokerage services in France. It offers a platform of services, tools, and financial products, including French and foreign equities, derivatives, trackers, warrants, certificates, turbos, mutual funds, UCITS, and CFDs, as well as tax exemption, retirement, real estate, and life insurance products through the boursedirect.fr, capitol.fr, tradebox.fr, abssysteme.fr, wargny.com, and mesactions.com sites. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Bourse Direct SA is a subsidiary of E-VIEL SA.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BOURSE DIRECT has a trailing twelve months EPS of €0.14.
PE Ratio
BOURSE DIRECT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 27.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €27.93 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 10.29%.
Moving Average
BOURSE DIRECT’s worth is way higher than its 50-day moving average of €3.51 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of €3.26.
5. ALD (ALD.PA)
38.71% Payout Ratio
ALD S.A. provides service leasing and vehicle fleet management services. Its products and services include full service leasing, fleet management, outsourcing solutions, and sale and lease back; fleet consultancy; tools and services for fleet managers and drivers; and services for maintenance, assistance, availability of a vehicle. The company is also involved in trading used cars and light commercial vehicles; and the retail sale of vehicles. As of December 31, 2021, it operated a fleet of 1.726 million vehicles. The company operates in Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. ALD S.A. was founded in 1946 and is based in Rueil-Malmaison, France. ALD S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Société Générale Société anonyme.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, ALD has a trailing twelve months EPS of €1.26.
PE Ratio
ALD has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing €10.11 for every euro of annual earnings.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
ALD’s stock is valued at €12.78 at 06:10 EST, way below its 52-week high of €14.30 and way higher than its 52-week low of €9.18.