(VIANEWS) – American Software (AMSWA), CMS Energy (CMS), BRT Realty Trust (BRT) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have congregated information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio at the moment. 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 issue 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. American Software (AMSWA)
141.94% Payout Ratio
American Software, Inc. develops, markets, and supports a range of computer business application software products in the United States and internationally. The company operates in three segments: Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Consulting (IT Consulting), and Other. The SCM segment offers Logility Digital Supply Chain Platform, a cloud-architected supply chain management platform that helps manage seven critical planning processes, such as product, demand, inventory, supply, deploy, integrated business planning, and supply chain data management. The IT Consulting segment provides IT staffing and consulting services, such as software enhancement, documentation, update, customer education, consulting, systems integration, maintenance, and support services. The Other segment offers American Software ERP, which provides purchasing and materials management, customer order processing, financial, e-commerce, and traditional manufacturing solutions. It also provides ongoing support and maintenance services; cloud hosting and managed services; and implementation and training services. The company markets its products through direct and indirect sales channels to the apparel and other soft goods, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, consumer durable goods, wholesale distribution, specialty chemicals, and other process manufacturing industries. American Software, Inc. was incorporated in 1970 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, American Software has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.31.
PE Ratio
American Software has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 33.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $33.55 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 7.65%.
Sales Growth
American Software’s sales growth for the current quarter is negative 6.6%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
American Software’s stock is valued at $10.40 at 08:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $19.34 and higher than its 52-week low of $10.11.
Moving Average
American Software’s value is way below its 50-day moving average of $12.05 and way below its 200-day moving average of $14.01.
2. CMS Energy (CMS)
80.15% Payout Ratio
CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and Enterprises. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 208 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,428 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 19 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,474 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 9,395 miles of underground distribution lines; 1,093 substations; and 3 battery facilities. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includes 2,392 miles of transmission lines; 15 gas storage fields; 28,065 miles of distribution mains; and 8 compressor stations. The Enterprises segment is involved in the independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation. It serves 1.9 million electric and 1.8 million gas customers, including residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CMS Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.33.
PE Ratio
CMS Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.25 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 8.79%.
Moving Average
CMS Energy’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $59.88 and under its 200-day moving average of $60.42.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 3, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.95 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.29%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 26.4% and 37.5%, respectively.
3. BRT Realty Trust (BRT)
54.64% Payout Ratio
BRT is a real estate investment trust that owns, operates and develops multi-family properties.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BRT Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.83.
PE Ratio
BRT Realty Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.77. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.77 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 15.08%.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 22, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.98%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for BRT Realty Trust is 43265 which is 39.02% below its average volume of 70954.
4. Silvercrest Asset Management Group (SAMG)
47.97% Payout Ratio
Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc., a wealth management firm, provides financial advisory and related family office services in the United States. The company serves ultra-high net worth individuals and families, as well as their trusts; endowments; foundations; and other institutional investors. It also manages funds of funds and other investment funds. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Silvercrest Asset Management Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
Silvercrest Asset Management Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 13.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $13.78 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 19.02%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 2.6% and positive 14.7% for the next.
Sales Growth
Silvercrest Asset Management Group’s sales growth is negative 4.4% for the present quarter and 8.2% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Silvercrest Asset Management Group’s EBITDA is 19.23.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Silvercrest Asset Management Group is 16396 which is 36.78% below its average volume of 25937.
