(VIANEWS) – United-Guardian (UG), Whitestone REIT (WSR), United Microelectronics (UMC) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio up to now. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a guarantee of 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 are a few stocks with an above 30% percent payout ratio.
1. United-Guardian (UG)
156.92% Payout Ratio
United-Guardian, Inc. manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally. It offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations; LUBRAJEL NATURAL consisting of natural ingredients for cosmetic use; LUBRAJEL MARINE; LUBRASIL II SB, a special formulation of LUBRAJEL in which silicone oil is incorporated into a LUBRAJEL base; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant that is used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; KLENSOFT, a surfactant, which is used in shampoos, shower gels, makeup removers, and other cosmetic formulations; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, cleansers, and other cosmetics. The company's medical lubricants comprise LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based lubricant gels for urinary catheters; LUBRAJEL MG to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices; LUBRAJEL LC and LUBRAJEL FA that are LUBRAJEL formulations for oral care; and LUBRAJEL FLUID to lubricate water-soluble products. Its pharmaceutical products consist of RENACIDIN, a prescription drug to prevent and dissolve calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder; and CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial product to treat infections in the urinary bladder, and localized infections in the peritoneum, as well as eye, ear, nose and throat, and sinuses. The company's industrial products include DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent used for manufacturing detergents; and THOROCLENS, a chlorine-based industrial cleanser. It also conducts research and development primarily related to the development of cosmetic ingredients. The company markets its products through marketing partners, distributors, and wholesalers. United-Guardian, Inc. was founded in 1942 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United-Guardian has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.65.
PE Ratio
United-Guardian has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.35 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 27.71%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 24%, now sitting on 13.6M for the twelve trailing months.
2. Whitestone REIT (WSR)
127.55% Payout Ratio
Whitestone is a community-centered shopping center REIT that acquires, owns, manages, develops and redevelops high-quality open-air neighborhood centers primarily in the largest, fastest-growing and most affluent markets in the Sunbelt. Whitestone seeks to create communities that thrive through creating local connections between consumers in the surrounding communities and a well-crafted mix of national, regional and local tenants that provide daily necessities, needed services, entertainment and experiences. Whitestone is a monthly dividend paying stock and has consistently paid dividends for over 15 years. Whitestone's strong, balanced and managed capital structure provides stability and flexibility for growth and positions Whitestone to perform well through economic cycles.
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 27.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $27.36 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%.
Moving Average
Whitestone REIT’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $9.96 and below its 200-day moving average of $10.13.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 8.7%, now sitting on 138.35M for the twelve trailing months.
3. United Microelectronics (UMC)
46.66% Payout Ratio
United Microelectronics Corporation operates as a semiconductor wafer foundry in Taiwan, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company provides circuit design, mask tooling, wafer fabrication, and assembly and testing services. It serves fabless design companies and integrated device manufacturers. United Microelectronics Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Hsinchu City, Taiwan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United Microelectronics has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.55.
PE Ratio
United Microelectronics has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.06. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.06 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 28.55%.
Moving Average
United Microelectronics’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $7.70 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $7.13.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for United Microelectronics is 3605910 which is 53.61% below its average volume of 7774550.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 42.9% and a negative 44.8%, respectively.
4. AllianzGI Convertible & Income Fund (NCV)
33.33% Payout Ratio
AllianzGI Convertible & Income Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in convertible securities and non-convertible high-yield bonds rated below investment grade. It invests in securities with a broad range of maturities, with a weighted average maturity ranging between five to ten years. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a bottom up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. It conducts in house research using proprietary models. The fund was formerly known as AGIC Convertible & Income Fund. AllianzGI Convertible & Income Fund was formed on March 31, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AllianzGI Convertible & Income Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.53.
PE Ratio
AllianzGI Convertible & Income Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 2.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $2.45 for every dollar of annual earnings.
