(VIANEWS) – National Retail Properties (NNN), Ecopetrol S.A. (EC), Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. 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 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. National Retail Properties (NNN)
112.95% Payout Ratio
NNN REIT invests primarily in high-quality retail properties subject generally to long-term, net leases. As of March 31, 2023, the company owned 3,449 properties in 49 states with a gross leasable area of approximately 35.3 million square feet and with a weighted average remaining lease term of 10.3 years. NNN is one of only three publicly traded REITs to have increased annual dividends for 33 or more consecutive years.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, National Retail Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.93.
PE Ratio
National Retail Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.19 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 8.55%.
2. Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)
39.19% Payout Ratio
Ecopetrol S.A. operates as an integrated energy company. The company operates through four segments: Exploration and Production; Transport and Logistics; Refining, Petrochemical and Biofuels; and Electric Power Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. It engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas; transportation of crude oil, motor fuels, fuel oil, and other refined products, including diesel, jet, and biofuels; processing and refining crude oil; distribution of natural gas and LPG; sale of refined and petrochemical products; supplying of electric power transmission services; design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of road and energy infrastructure projects; and supplying of information technology and telecommunications services. As of December 31, 2022, the company had approximately 9,127 kilometers of crude oil and multi-purpose pipelines. It also produces and commercializes polypropylene resins and compounds, and masterbatches; and offers industrial service sales to customers and specialized management services. It has operations in Colombia, the United States, Asia, Central America and the Caribbean, Europe, and South America. The company was formerly known as Empresa Colombiana de Petróleos and changed its name to Ecopetrol S.A. in June 2003. Ecopetrol S.A. was incorporated in 1948 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.82.
PE Ratio
Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.03 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 36.9%.
Moving Average
Ecopetrol S.A.’s worth is way above its 50-day moving average of $10.07 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $10.26.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 26.3% and a negative 59.2%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 25, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.31 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 30.34%.
Sales Growth
Ecopetrol S.A.’s sales growth is negative 22.3% for the ongoing quarter and negative 22.1% for the next.
3. Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO)
36.36% Payout Ratio
Steven Madden, Ltd. designs, sources, markets, and sells fashion-forward branded and private label footwear, accessories, and apparel for women, men, and children in the United States and internationally. Its Wholesale Footwear segment provides footwear under the Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden, Madden Girl, BB Dakota, Dolce Vita, DV Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, GREATS, Blondo, Anne Klein, Mad Love, Superga, Madden NYC, and COOL Planet brands, as well as private label footwear. The company's Wholesale Accessories/Apparel segment offers handbags, apparel, small leather goods, belts, soft accessories, fashion scarves, wraps, gifting, and other accessories under the Steve Madden, BB Dakota, Anne Klein, Betsey Johnson, Cejon, Madden NYC, and Dolce Vita brands, as well as private label handbag and accessories to department stores, mass merchants, off-price retailers, online retailers, specialty stores, and independent stores. Its Direct-to-Consumer segment operates Steve Madden and Superga full-price retail stores, Steve Madden outlet stores, and Steve Madden shop-in-shops, as well as digital e-commerce websites, including SteveMadden.com, DolceVita.com, betseyjohnson.com, Blondo.com, GREATS.com, and Superga-USA.com. The company's Licensing segment licenses its Steve Madden, Madden Girl, and Betsey Johnson trademarks. Its First Cost segment operates as a buying agent for footwear products under private labels for national chains, specialty retailers, and value-priced retailers. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated 214 brick-and-mortar retail stores that included 147 Steve Madden full-price stores, 66 Steve Madden outlet stores, and 1 Superga store, as well as 6 e-commerce websites. Steven Madden, Ltd. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Steven Madden, Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.31.
PE Ratio
Steven Madden, Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.99 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 21.34%.
Sales Growth
Steven Madden, Ltd.’s sales growth is negative 14.1% for the present quarter and negative 1.3% for the next.
4. Allegion plc Ordinary Shares (ALLE)
30.32% Payout Ratio
Allegion plc manufactures and sells mechanical and electronic security products and solutions worldwide. The company offers door closers and controls; doors and door systems; electronic security products; electronic, biometric and mobile access control systems; exit devices; locks, locksets, portable locks, and key systems; time, attendance, and workforce productivity systems; and other accessories. The company sells its products and solutions to end-users in commercial, institutional, and residential facilities, including education, healthcare, government, hospitality, commercial office, and single and multi-family residential markets under the CISA, Interflex, LCN, Schlage, SimonsVoss, and Von Duprin brands. It sells its products and solutions through distribution and retail channels, such as specialty distribution, e-commerce, and wholesalers, as well as through various retail channels comprising do-it-yourself home improvement centers, on-line and e-commerce platforms, and small specialty showroom outlets. Allegion plc was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Allegion plc Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.54.
PE Ratio
Allegion plc Ordinary Shares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 20.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $20.85 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 54.63%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Allegion plc Ordinary Shares’s stock is valued at $115.51 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $128.36 and way higher than its 52-week low of $87.33.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Allegion plc Ordinary Shares’s EBITDA is 3.29.
