(VIANEWS) – American Software (AMSWA), SK Telecom (SKM), Sun Life Financial (SLF) 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 promise of a future 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 is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.
1. American Software (AMSWA)
137.5% 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 $0.32.
PE Ratio
American Software has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 39.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $39.41 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 8.38%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for American Software is 237391 which is 49.71% above its average volume of 158558.
2. SK Telecom (SKM)
104.36% Payout Ratio
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. provides wireless telecommunication services in South Korea. The company operates through three segments: Cellular Services, Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services, and Other Businesses. The Cellular Services segment offers wireless voice and data transmission, Internet of Things solutions, platform, cloud, smart factory solutions, subscription, and metaverse platform-based services, as well as sells wireless devices. The Fixed-Line Telecommunications Services segment provides fixed-line telephone services; broadband Internet services; media platform services, such as Internet protocol TV and cable TV; and business communications services. The Other Businesses segment offers television shopping services under the T-commerce brand, as well as portal services. In addition, it provides call center management, base station maintenance, information gathering and consulting, system software development and supply, quantum information and communications, data base and internet website, and digital contents sourcing services; manufactures and sells e-book; sells contents and mastering quality sound album; sells and trades in anti-theft and surveillance devices; and operates information and communications facilities. SK Telecom Company Limited was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, SK Telecom has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.73.
PE Ratio
SK Telecom has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.65 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 7.74%.
3. Sun Life Financial (SLF)
52.98% Payout Ratio
Sun Life Financial Inc., a financial services company, provides savings, retirement, and pension products worldwide. It offers term and permanent life, as well as personal health, dental, critical illness, long-term care, and disability insurance products. The company provides financial advice, asset management, and investments related products. It is also involved in mutual fund and investment management businesses. Sun Life Financial Inc was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Sun Life Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.84.
PE Ratio
Sun Life Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.41. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.41 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 11.09%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 5.3%, now sitting on 23.32B for the twelve trailing months.
Sales Growth
Sun Life Financial’s sales growth is negative 87.6% for the present quarter and negative 88.9% for the next.
Previous days news about Sun Life Financial (SLF)
- According to Zacks on Tuesday, 11 April, "Some other top-ranked stocks from the insurance industry are Brighthouse Financial (BHF Quick QuoteBHF – Free Report) , Sun Life Financial (SLF Quick QuoteSLF – Free Report) and Voya Financial (VOYA Quick QuoteVOYA – Free Report) ."
4. Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU)
42.08% 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 $0.79.
PE Ratio
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.97. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.97 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 9.47%.
Sales Growth
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A.’s sales growth is negative 10.8% for the ongoing quarter and 6.5% for the next.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is a negative 22.9% and a negative 100%, respectively.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. is 1516 which is 99.11% below its average volume of 170486.
Moving Average
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A.’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $15.19 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $12.46.
5. Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)
41% 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, 2021, 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, South America, and internationally. 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 based in Bogotá, Colombia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.35.
PE Ratio
Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.47. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.47 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 34.49%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is 130.6% and 81.3%, respectively.
Moving Average
Ecopetrol S.A.’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $10.94 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $10.53.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Ecopetrol S.A. is 1331970 which is 38.5% below its average volume of 2165890.
6. First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund (FEI)
40.82% Payout Ratio
First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund is co-managed by Energy Income Partners LLC. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating in the energy and energy utilities sectors. It primarily invests in equity and debt securities of MLPs and MLP-related entities, as well as in dividend paying growth stocks of companies. First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund was formed on August 17, 2012 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.47.
PE Ratio
First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.01. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.01 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund’s stock is valued at $7.36 at 20:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $8.81 and above its 52-week low of $7.02.
