(VIANEWS) – UGI Corporation (UGI), Equity Bancshares (EQBK), Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V. (BWMX) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information regarding stocks with the highest payout ratio so far. 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 issue them.
When researching 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. UGI Corporation (UGI)
160.11% Payout Ratio
UGI Corporation, through its subsidiaries, distributes, stores, transports, and markets energy products and related services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: AmeriGas Propane, UGI International, Midstream & Marketing, and UGI Utilities. It distributes propane to approximately 1.3 million residential, commercial/industrial, motor fuel, agricultural, and wholesale customers through 1,400 propane distribution locations. The company also distributes liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, wholesale and automobile fuel customers; and provides logistics, storage, and other services to third-party LPG distributors. In addition, it engages in the retail sale of natural gas, liquid fuels, and electricity to approximately 12,400 residential, commercial, and industrial customers at 42,000 locations. Further, the company distributes natural gas to approximately 677,000 customers in eastern and central Pennsylvania counties through its distribution system of approximately 12,500 miles of gas mains; and supplies electricity to approximately 62,600 customers in northeastern Pennsylvania through 2,560 miles of lines and 14 substations. Additionally, it operates electric generation facilities, which include coal-fired, landfill gas-fueled, solar-powered, and natural gas-fueled facilities; a natural gas liquefaction, storage, and vaporization facility; propane storage and propane-air mixing stations; and rail transshipment terminals. It also manages natural gas pipeline and storage contracts; develops, owns, and operates pipelines, gathering infrastructure, and gas storage facilities. UGI Corporation was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, UGI Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-2.18.
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 -9.44%.
Moving Average
UGI Corporation’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $24.46 and above its 200-day moving average of $23.64.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
UGI Corporation’s stock is valued at $25.73 at 14:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $34.26 and way above its 52-week low of $20.19.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.5 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.77%.
2. Equity Bancshares (EQBK)
73.02% Payout Ratio
Equity Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Equity Bank that provides a range of banking, mortgage banking, and financial services to individual and corporate customers. The company accepts various demand, savings, money market, and time deposits. Its loan products include commercial and industrial, commercial real estate-backed, commercial lines of credit, working capital, term, equipment financing, acquisition, expansion and development, borrowing base, real estate construction, homebuilder, agricultural, government guaranteed, and other loans, as well as letters of credit and other loan products to national and regional companies, restaurant franchisees, hoteliers, real estate developers, manufacturing and industrial companies, agribusiness companies, and other businesses. The company's loan products also comprise various consumer loans to individuals and professionals, including residential real estate loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, installment loans, unsecured and secured personal lines of credit, overdraft protection, and letters of credit. It also provides debit cards; online banking solutions, such as access to account balances, online transfers, online bill payment, and electronic delivery of customer statements; mobile banking solutions comprising remote check deposits with mobile bill pay; ATMs; and treasury management, wire transfer, automated clearing house, and stop payment services. In addition, the company offers cash management deposit products, such as lockbox, remote deposit capture, positive pay, reverse positive pay, account reconciliation services, zero balance accounts, and sweep accounts, as well as banking services through telephone, mail, and personal appointments. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 51 full-service branches in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Equity Bancshares has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.63.
PE Ratio
Equity Bancshares has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 54.03. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $54.03 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 2.17%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Equity Bancshares is 26688 which is 49.32% below its average volume of 52667.
3. Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V. (BWMX)
61.06% Payout Ratio
Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. operates as a direct-to-consumer company. It operates through two segments, The Home Organization Products (Betterware or BWM); and The Beauty and Personal Care Products (JAFRA). The Betterware or BWM segment provides a portfolio of products comprising kitchen and food preservation; home solutions; bedroom; bathroom; laundry and cleaning; and technology and mobility. The JAFRA segment offers beauty and personal care products, such as fragrances; colors comprising cosmetics; skin care products; and toiletries. Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. sells its products through catalogues, as well as distributes through a network of distributors, associates, leaders, and consultants to the end customers in Mexico and the United States. The company is headquartered in El Arenal, Mexico. Betterware de México, S.A.P.I. de C.V. is a subsidiary of Ebc Holdings, Inc.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.81.
PE Ratio
Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I de C.V. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.39. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.39 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 85.64%.
4. Ameren (AEE)
57.53% Payout Ratio
Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. It engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution business. In addition, the company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ameren has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.38.
PE Ratio
Ameren has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.38. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.38 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 10.46%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 20.9%, now sitting on 7.26B for the twelve trailing months.
Previous days news about Ameren (AEE)
- Compared to estimates, ameren (aee) Q1 earnings: A look at key metrics. According to Zacks on Thursday, 2 May, "Here is how Ameren performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:"
- The zacks analyst blog highlights eversource energy, ameren, AES and nisource. According to Zacks on Friday, 3 May, "New electric service rates in Ameren Missouri, new delivery gas rates at Ameren Illinois Natural Gas and lower operation and maintenance expenses are expected to have boosted earnings this time around.", "With the assistance of the Zacks Stock Screener, we have identified four utilities, namely Eversource Energy, Ameren Corp., The AES Corp. and NiSource Inc., which are poised to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate this earnings season."
- According to Zacks on Wednesday, 1 May, "One other stock from the same industry, Ameren (AEE Quick QuoteAEE – Free Report) , is yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2024. "
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%.
Volatility
1’s last week, last month’s, and last quarter’s current intraday variation average was 1.00%, 1.00%, and 1.00%.
1’s highest amplitude of average volatility was 1.00% (last week), 1.00% (last month), and 1.00% (last quarter).
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jan 1, 1970, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 1%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
Stock Price Classification
According to the stochastic oscillator, a useful indicator of overbought and oversold conditions, 1’s stock is considered to be overbought (>=80).
