(VIANEWS) – Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT), Enbridge (ENB), Ecopetrol S.A. (EC) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up to now. 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. Invesco High Income Trust II (VLT)
180.75% Payout Ratio
Invesco High Income Trust II is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Invesco Ltd. The fund is co-managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc, INVESCO Asset Management (Japan) Limited, INVESCO Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, INVESCO Asset Management Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc., and Invesco Canada Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets. The fund seeks to invest in securities rated between BB and C by Standard and Poor's. It seeks to maintain an average duration of around three to four years for its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Inde. It was formerly known as Invesco Van Kampen High Income Trust II. Invesco High Income Trust II was formed on April 28, 1989 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Invesco High Income Trust II has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.64.
PE Ratio
Invesco High Income Trust II has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.58. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.58 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 5.49%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Invesco High Income Trust II’s stock is valued at $10.61 at 14:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $10.93 and way above its 52-week low of $9.29.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Invesco High Income Trust II is 10434 which is 55.71% below its average volume of 23563.
2. Enbridge (ENB)
125% Payout Ratio
Enbridge Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy infrastructure company. The company operates through five segments: Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission and Midstream, Gas Distribution and Storage, Renewable Power Generation, and Energy Services. The Liquids Pipelines segment operates pipelines and related terminals to transport various grades of crude oil and other liquid hydrocarbons in Canada and the United States. The Gas Transmission and Midstream segment invests in natural gas pipelines and gathering and processing facilities in Canada and the United States. The Gas Distribution and Storage segment is involved in natural gas utility operations serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Ontario, as well as natural gas distribution activities in Quebec. The Renewable Power Generation segment operates power generating assets, such as wind, solar, geothermal, waste heat recovery, and transmission assets in North America. The Energy Services segment provides physical commodity marketing and logistical services to refiners, producers, and other customers in Canada and the United States. The company was formerly known as IPL Energy Inc. and changed its name to Enbridge Inc. in October 1998. Enbridge Inc. was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Enbridge has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.1.
PE Ratio
Enbridge has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.02. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.02 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%.
3. Ecopetrol S.A. (EC)
114.47% 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, 2022, 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, and South America. 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 headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.47.
PE Ratio
Ecopetrol S.A. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 5.19. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $5.19 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 20.98%.
Moving Average
Ecopetrol S.A.’s worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $11.79 and way above its 200-day moving average of $11.55.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Ecopetrol S.A.’s stock is valued at $12.82 at 14:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $13.14 and way higher than its 52-week low of $8.59.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 19, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.3 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 31.38%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 12.3%, now sitting on 143.08T for the twelve trailing months.
4. Provident Financial Holdings (PROV)
49.12% Payout Ratio
Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. operates as the holding company for Provident Savings Bank, F.S.B. that provides community banking services to consumers and small to mid-sized businesses in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Its deposit products include checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time deposits; and loan portfolio consists of single-family, multi-family, commercial real estate, construction, mortgage, commercial business, and consumer loans. The company also offers investment services comprising the sale of investment products, such as annuities and mutual funds; and trustee services for real estate transactions. It operates through 12 full-service banking offices in Riverside County and one full-service banking office in San Bernardino County. The company was founded in 1956 and is based in Riverside, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Provident Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.14.
PE Ratio
Provident Financial Holdings has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.99. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.99 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 6.21%.
5. Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust (GDV)
45.36% Payout Ratio
The Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in dividend paying stocks of companies. The fund seeks to benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against a combination of the S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite Index. Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust was formed on November 28, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.91.
PE Ratio
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.62. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.62 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 10.75%.
Moving Average
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $21.84 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $20.79.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.6%, now sitting on 54.51M for the twelve trailing months.
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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%.
Sales Growth
1’s sales growth is 1% for the present quarter and 1% for the next.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA is 1.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
