(VIANEWS) - Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT), Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU), Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio at the moment. 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. Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT)
684.7% Payout Ratio
GAMCO Investors, Inc. launched the Gabelli Utility Trust, a closed-ended equity mutual trust fund. Gabelli Funds, LLC manages it. It invests on the global public equity markets. The fund invests in stock of companies that provide products or services or equipment to the production or distribution of electricity or gas. It invests in stock of companies with a wide range of market capitalization. The fund benchmarks its portfolio performance against the S&P 500 Utilities Index and Lipper Utility Fund Average. Gabelli Utility Trust was established on July 9, 1999. It is based in the United States.
Earnings per Share
Gabelli Utility Trust's trailing 12 months earnings per share (EPS) is $0.09.
PE Ratio
Gabelli Utility Trust's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 80.11. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $80.11 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is an indicator of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 1.19%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
Gabelli Utility Trust stock was valued at $7.21 as of 07:23 EST. This is way lower than the 52-week high $8.36, and much higher than its 52 week low of $6.41.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 12, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.32%.
2. Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU)
180.42% Payout Ratio
CompañÃa CervecerÃas Unidas S.A. operates as a beverage company principally in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, and Bolivia. The company operates through three segments: Chile, International Business, and Wine. It produces and sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer under proprietary and licensed brands, as well as distributes Pernod Ricard products in non-supermarket retail stores. The company also produces and sells non-alcoholic beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, nectars and juices, sports and energy drinks, and ice tea, as well as mineral, purified, and flavored bottled water, as well as ready-to-mix products with instant powder drinks. In addition, it is involved in the production and distribution of pisco, cocktails, rum, flavored alcoholic beverages, wine, cider, and spirits. The company serves small and medium-sized retail outlets; retail establishments, such as restaurants, hotels, and bars; wholesalers; and supermarket chains. It also exports its products to Europe, Latin America, the United States, Canada, Asia, Oceania, and internationally. The company was founded in 1850 and is based in Santiago, Chile. CompañÃa CervecerÃas Unidas S.A. is a subsidiary of Inversiones y Rentas S.A.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.86.
PE Ratio
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.13 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 10.72%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A.'s stock is valued at $12.15 at 07:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $17.78 and way above its 52-week low of $9.31.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 82.8% and a negative 6.2%, respectively.Moving Average
Compania Cervecerias Unidas S.A. is worth more than its 50-day average value of $11.16 but less than its 200-day average value of $12.38.3. Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN)
54.84% Payout Ratio
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. is the holding company of Capitol Federal Savings Bank, which provides various services and products in retail banking. It accepts deposits from a variety of products including checking and savings accounts as well as money market and interest bearing accounts. It also provides various loan products, such as one- to four-family residential real estate loans; construction-to-permanent loans; consumer loans comprising home equity loans and lines of credit, home improvement loans, vehicle loans, and loans secured by savings deposits; and commercial real estate loans that include various property types, which comprise hotels, office and retail buildings, senior housing facilities, and multi-family dwellings. The company also offers online, mobile and telephone banking, bill payment, investment in securities, and a call centre. The company has 54 branches. There are 45 branches that can be used as traditional offices and nine in-store ones. It also operates in three Missouri counties. It serves metropolitan Kansas cities such as Topeka and Wichita as well as Lawrence, Manhattan, Emporia and Salina. Capitol Federal Financial, Inc., was established in Topeka, Kansas in 1893.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Capitol Federal Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.56.
PE Ratio
Capitol Federal Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.7 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 7.05%.Moving Average
Capitol Federal Financial is worth more than its $50-day moving mean of $8.24, and much less than its $200-day moving mean of $9.42.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Capitol Federal Financial is 1054850 which is 69.02% above its average volume of 624092.
4. Farmers National Banc Corp. (FMNB)
34.55% Payout Ratio
Farmers National Banc Corp., a financial holding company, operates in the banking, trust, retirement consulting, insurance, and financial management industries. It offers commercial and retail banking services, including checking, savings, and time deposit accounts; commercial, mortgage and installment, and home equity loans; home equity lines of credit, night depository, safe deposit box, money order, bank check, automated teller machine, Internet banking, travel card, E bond transaction, MasterCard and Visa credit cards, brokerage, and other services. The company also provides personal and corporate trust services in the areas of estate settlement, trust administration, and employee benefit plans; retirement services; property and casualty insurance products and services; and various insurance products through licensed representatives, as well as invests in municipal securities. It operates through 47 locations in northeastern region of Ohio and one location in southwestern Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1887 and is based in Canfield, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Farmers National Banc Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.68.
PE Ratio
Farmers National Banc Corp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.61 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 15.55%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Farmers National Banc Corp. is 75887 which is 40.03% below its average volume of 126558.
Sales Growth
Farmers National Banc Corp.'s sales growth is 13% for the present quarter and 4.7% for the next.