(VIANEWS) – Deluxe Corporation (DLX), Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund (CHY), Solar Capital Ltd. (SLRC) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a promise 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. Deluxe Corporation (DLX)
141.18% Payout Ratio
Deluxe Corporation provides technology-enabled solutions to small businesses and financial institutions in the United States, Canada, Australia, South America, and Europe. It operates through four segments: Payments, Cloud Solutions, Promotional Solutions, and Checks. The company provides treasury management solutions, including remittance and lockbox processing, remote deposit capture, receivables management, payment processing, and paperless treasury management solutions, as well as payment exchange, and fraud and security services; web hosting and design services, data-driven marketing solutions and hosted solutions that comprise digital engagement, logo design, financial institution profitability reporting, and business incorporation services. It also offers business forms, accessories, advertising specialties, promotional apparel, retail packaging, and strategic sourcing services; and printed personal and business checks. The company was formerly known as Deluxe Check Printers, Incorporated and changed its name to Deluxe Corporation in 1988. Deluxe Corporation was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Deluxe Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.85.
PE Ratio
Deluxe Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.29 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 6.22%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.9%, now sitting on 2.15B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 6.3% and positive 6.2% for the next.
2. Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund (CHY)
118.81% Payout Ratio
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Calamos Investments LLC. It is managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of convertible securities and high yield corporate bonds rated Ba or lower by Moody's or BB or lower by Standard & Poor's. The fund employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund was formed on March 12, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.01.
PE Ratio
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.9. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.9 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 9.61%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund’s stock is valued at $12.02 at 14:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $12.16 and way above its 52-week low of $10.73.
3. Solar Capital Ltd. (SLRC)
87.7% Payout Ratio
Solar Capital Ltd. is a business development company specializing in secured debt (first lien unitranche and second lien), subordinated (unsecured) debt, minority equity, and strategic income-oriented control equity investments in leveraged middle market companies. The fund invests in aerospace and defense; air freight & logistics; asset management; automotive; banking; beverage, food and tobacco; building products; buildings and real estate; broadcasting and entertainment; cargo transport; commercial services and supplies; communications equipment; chemicals, plastics and rubber; containers, packaging and glass; construction & engineering; diversified/conglomerate manufacturing; consumer Finance; distributors; diversified/conglomerate services; diversified financial services; diversified real estate sctivities; food products; Footwear; Education Services; diversified telecommunications services; electronics; farming and agriculture; finance; grocery; health care equipment and supplies; health care facilities; education and childcare; home and office furnishing, durable consumer products; hotels, motels, inns and gaming; insurance; restaurants, leisure, amusement, and entertainment; leisure equipment tolls and services, media, multiline retail, multi sector holdings; paper and forest products; personal products; professional services, research and consulting services, software; specialty retail; textiles apparel and luxury goods, thrifts and mortgage finance, trading companies and distributors, utilities, and wireless telecommunication services; industrial conglomerates; internet software and services, IT services, machinery; mining, steel, iron, and non precious metals; oil and gas; personal, food and miscellaneous services; printing and publishing; retail stores; telecommunications; textiles and leather; and utilities. It also invests in life sciences with focus on specialty pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotech, health Care Providers and services; health Care technology, enabling technologies and tools. The fund primarily invests in United States. The fund's investments generally range between $5 million and $100 million. The fund invests in companies with revenues between $50 million and $1 billion and EBITDA between $15 million and $100 million. It invests in the form of senior secured loans, mezzanine loans, and equity securities. It may also seek investments in thinly traded public companies and also make secondary investments. The fund makes non-control equity investments. It primarily exits within three years of the initial capital commitment.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Solar Capital Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.87.
PE Ratio
Solar Capital Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.04. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.04 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 10.3%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Solar Capital Ltd. is 32448 which is 77.25% below its average volume of 142673.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 10.91%.
4. TORM plc (TRMD)
74.52% Payout Ratio
TORM plc, a product tanker company, engages in the transportation of refined oil products and crude oil worldwide. The company transports gasoline, jet fuel, and naphtha. As of March 23, 2022, it operated a fleet of approximately 85 vessels. The company was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, TORM plc has a trailing twelve months EPS of $7.81.
PE Ratio
TORM plc has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.84. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.84 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 39.46%.
5. Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)
46.6% Payout Ratio
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately three million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 71,558 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage reservoirs in Texas; and provides ancillary services to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 5,684 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.77.
PE Ratio
Atmos Energy Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.26. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.26 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 9.02%.
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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 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 1%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 1, 1970, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1%.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, 1’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
