(VIANEWS) – U.S. Energy Corp. (USEG), Altria Group (MO), Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up until now. 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 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. U.S. Energy Corp. (USEG)
180% Payout Ratio
U.S. Energy Corp., an independent energy company, focuses on the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the United States. It holds interests in various oil and gas properties in the Williston Basin in North Dakota, the Permian Basin in New Mexico, the Powder River Basin in Wyoming, and in the Gulf Coast of Texas. As of December 31, 2020, the company had an estimated proved reserves of 1,255,236 barrel of oil equivalent; and 134 gross producing wells. U.S. Energy Corp. was founded in 1966 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, U.S. Energy Corp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.57.
The company’s return on equity, which measures the profitability of a business relative to shareholder’s equity, for the twelve trailing months is negative -19.61%.
Sales Growth
U.S. Energy Corp.’s sales growth for the current quarter is negative 72.9%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
U.S. Energy Corp.’s EBITDA is -8.03.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for U.S. Energy Corp. is 15495 which is 68.85% below its average volume of 49747.
2. Altria Group (MO)
84.03% Payout Ratio
Altria Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. The company offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and snus products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand. It sells its products to distributors, as well as large retail organizations, such as chain stores. The company was founded in 1822 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Altria Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.57.
PE Ratio
Altria Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.42. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.42 for every dollar of annual earnings.
3. Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU)
44.89% 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 $0.61.
PE Ratio
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.08. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.08 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 8.31%.
Moving Average
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A.’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $12.28 and way below its 200-day moving average of $13.80.
Sales Growth
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A.’s sales growth is negative 16.6% for the current quarter and negative 18% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A.’s stock is valued at $11.64 at 08:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $17.74 and higher than its 52-week low of $10.82.
4. Epsilon Energy Ltd. (EPSN)
42.37% Payout Ratio
Epsilon Energy Ltd., a natural gas and oil company, engages in the acquisition, development, gathering, and production of oil and gas reserves in the United States. It operates through Upstream and Gathering System segments. The company primarily focuses on the Marcellus Shale comprising 3,979 net acres located in the Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; and Anadarko basin comprising 8,594 net acres located in the Oklahoma. As of December 31, 2020, it had total estimated net proved reserves of 88,658 million cubic feet of natural gas reserves and 371,343 barrels of oil and other liquids. Epsilon Energy Ltd. was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Epsilon Energy Ltd. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.59.
PE Ratio
Epsilon Energy Ltd. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.36 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 14.02%.
5. S&T Bancorp (STBA)
34.49% Payout Ratio
S&T Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for S&T Bank that provides retail and commercial banking products and services. The company operates through six segments: Commercial Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial, Business banking, Commercial Construction, Consumer Real Estate, and Other Consumer. The company accepts time and demand deposits; and offers commercial and consumer loans, cash management services, and brokerage and trust services, as well as acts as guardian and custodian of employee benefits. It also manages private investment accounts for individuals and institutions. In addition, the company distributes life insurance and long-term disability income insurance products, as well as offers title insurance agency services to commercial customers. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 76 banking branches and 5 loan production offices located in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Pennsylvania, Northeast Ohio, Central Ohio, and Upstate New York. S&T Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, S&T Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.74.
PE Ratio
S&T Bancorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.57. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.57 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 11.73%.
1. 1 (1)
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%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.
