(VIANEWS) – Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI), Camden Property Trust (CPT), Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio at the moment. 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 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. Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI)
112.36% Payout Ratio
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada. It also owns and operates the Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado. As of February 24, 2021, the company's Atlantis Casino Resort Spa featured approximately 61,000 square feet of casino space; 818 guest rooms and suites; 8 food outlets; 2 gourmet coffee and pastry bars; a 30,000 square-foot health spa and salon with an enclosed pool; 2 retail outlets offering clothing and gift shop merchandise; an 8,000 square-foot family entertainment center; and approximately 52,000 square feet of banquet, convention, and meeting room space. Its Atlantis Casino Resort Spa also featured approximately 1,400 slot and video poker machines; approximately 37 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, and others; a race and sports book; a 24-hour live keno lounge; and a poker room. In addition, the company's Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk featured approximately 60,000 square feet of casino space; approximately 1,200 slot machines; approximately 40 table games; 10 bars and lounges; 4 dining options; 516 guest rooms and suites; banquet and meeting room space; a retail store; a concierge lounge; an upscale spa and pool facility; and a nine-story parking structure with approximately 1,350 spaces, as well as valet parking with a total parking capacity to 1,500 spaces. Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is based in Reno, Nevada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Monarch Casino & Resort has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.45.
PE Ratio
Monarch Casino & Resort has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.56 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 18.75%.
2. Camden Property Trust (CPT)
67.37% Payout Ratio
Camden Property Trust, an S&P 400 Company, is a real estate company primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Camden owns interests in and operates 167 properties containing 56,850 apartment homes across the United States. Upon completion of 7 properties currently under development, the Company's portfolio will increase to 59,104 apartment homes in 174 properties. Camden has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® by FORTUNE magazine for 13 consecutive years, most recently ranking #18. The Company also received a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award in 2020, ranking #25 for large U.S. companies.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Camden Property Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.67.
PE Ratio
Camden Property Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.25. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.25 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 13.38%.
3. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NGVC)
55.56% Payout Ratio
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, retails natural and organic groceries, and dietary supplements in the United States. The company's stores offer natural and organic grocery products, such as organic produce; bulk food products; private label products; dry, frozen, and canned groceries; meat and seafood products; dairy products, dairy substitutes, and eggs; prepared foods; bread and baked products; beverages; and beer, wine, and hard cider products. Its stores also provide private label dietary supplements; body care products comprising cosmetics, skin care, hair care, fragrance, and personal care products containing natural and organic ingredients; pet care and food products; books and handouts; and household and general merchandise, including cleaning supplies, paper products, and dish and laundry soaps, as well as other common household products, such as diapers. The company operates its retail stores under the Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage trademark. As of June 04, 2020, it operated 159 stores in 20 states. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.72.
PE Ratio
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.43. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.43 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 10.37%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 25, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.4 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.22%.
4. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK)
42.77% Payout Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula and Florida; and regulated electric distribution in northeast and northwest Florida. The Unregulated Energy segment engages in the propane operations in the Mid-Atlantic region and Florida; unregulated natural gas transmission/supply operation in central and eastern Ohio; generation of electricity and steam; and provision of compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and renewable natural gas transportation and pipeline solutions primarily to utilities and pipelines in the eastern United States. This segment also provides other unregulated energy services, such as energy-related merchandise sales; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services; and plumbing and electrical services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.
PE Ratio
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.66. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.66 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%.
5. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
38.66% Payout Ratio
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage, consulting, and third-party property/casualty claims settlement and administration services to businesses and organizations worldwide. It operates in Brokerage and Risk Management segments. The Brokerage segment offers retail and wholesale insurance and reinsurance brokerage services; assists retail brokers and other non-affiliated brokers in the placement of specialized and hard-to-place insurance; and acts as a brokerage wholesaler, managing general agent, and managing general underwriter for distributing specialized insurance coverages to underwriting enterprises. This segment also performs activities, including marketing, underwriting, issuing policies, collecting premiums, appointing and supervising other agents, paying claims, and negotiating reinsurance; and offers services in the areas of insurance and reinsurance placement, risk of loss management, and management of employer sponsored benefit programs. The Risk Management segment provides contract claim settlement and administration services; and claims management, loss control consulting, and insurance property appraisal services. The company offers its services through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. It serves commercial, industrial, public, religious, and not-for-profit entities, as well as underwriting enterprises. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.43.
PE Ratio
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.52 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 12.31%.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on May 31, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.2 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1.02%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.3%, now sitting on 8.49B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s stock is valued at $220.04 at 08:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $220.74 and way higher than its 52-week low of $167.93.
Moving Average
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $211.95 and way higher than its 200-day moving average of $196.45.
