(VIANEWS) – National Health Investors (NHI), United-Guardian (UG), Fastenal Company (FAST) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered 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 issue 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. National Health Investors (NHI)
172.25% Payout Ratio
Incorporated in 1991, National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) is a real estate investment trust specializing in sale-leaseback, joint-venture, mortgage and mezzanine financing of need-driven and discretionary senior housing and medical investments. NHI's portfolio consists of independent, assisted and memory care communities, entrance-fee retirement communities, skilled nursing facilities, medical office buildings and specialty hospitals.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, National Health Investors has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.09.
PE Ratio
National Health Investors has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.6. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.6 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 6.58%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Jun 28, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.6 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.55%.
2. United-Guardian (UG)
130.77% Payout Ratio
United-Guardian, Inc. manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally. It offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL line of water-based moisturizing and lubricating gel formulations; LUBRAJEL NATURAL consisting of natural ingredients for cosmetic use; LUBRAJEL MARINE; LUBRASIL II SB, a special formulation of LUBRAJEL in which silicone oil is incorporated into a LUBRAJEL base; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant that is used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; KLENSOFT, a surfactant, which is used in shampoos, shower gels, makeup removers, and other cosmetic formulations; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for skin creams, lotions, cleansers, and other cosmetics. The company's medical lubricants comprise LUBRAJEL RR and RC, which are water-based lubricant gels for urinary catheters; LUBRAJEL MG to lubricate urinary catheters, pre-lubricated enema tips, and other medical devices; LUBRAJEL LC and LUBRAJEL FA that are LUBRAJEL formulations for oral care; and LUBRAJEL FLUID to lubricate water-soluble products. Its pharmaceutical products consist of RENACIDIN, a prescription drug to prevent and dissolve calcifications in urethral catheters and the urinary bladder; and CLORPACTIN WCS-90, an antimicrobial product to treat infections in the urinary bladder, and localized infections in the peritoneum, as well as eye, ear, nose and throat, and sinuses. The company's industrial products include DESELEX, a sequestering and chelating agent used for manufacturing detergents; and THOROCLENS, a chlorine-based industrial cleanser. It also conducts research and development primarily related to the development of cosmetic ingredients. The company markets its products through marketing partners, distributors, and wholesalers. United-Guardian, Inc. was founded in 1942 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, United-Guardian has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.52.
PE Ratio
United-Guardian has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 16.63. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $16.63 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 23.26%.
Moving Average
United-Guardian’s value is under its 50-day moving average of $9.34 and way below its 200-day moving average of $11.12.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 34%, now sitting on 11.38M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for United-Guardian is 56 which is 99.22% below its average volume of 7219.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
United-Guardian’s EBITDA is 2.92.
3. Fastenal Company (FAST)
65.98% Payout Ratio
Fastenal Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesale distribution of industrial and construction supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. It offers fasteners, and related industrial and construction supplies under the Fastenal name. The company's fastener products include threaded fasteners, bolts, nuts, screws, studs, and related washers, which are used in manufactured products and construction projects, as well as in the maintenance and repair of machines. It also offers miscellaneous supplies and hardware, including pins, machinery keys, concrete anchors, metal framing systems, wire ropes, strut products, rivets, and related accessories. The company serves the manufacturing market comprising original equipment manufacturers; maintenance, repair, and operations customers; and non-residential construction market, which includes general, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and road contractors. It also serves farmers, truckers, railroads, mining companies, schools, and retail trades; and oil exploration, production, and refinement companies, as well as federal, state, and local governmental entities. Fastenal Company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Winona, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Fastenal Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.94.
PE Ratio
Fastenal Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 29.16. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $29.16 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 34.69%.
Sales Growth
Fastenal Company’s sales growth is 6.1% for the current quarter and 3.4% for the next.
4. Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)
39.03% Payout Ratio
Tractor Supply Company operates as a rural lifestyle retailer in the United States. The company offers a selection of merchandise, including equine, livestock, pet, and small animal products necessary for their health, care, growth, and containment; hardware, truck, towing, and tool products; seasonal products, such as heating products, lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts, and toys; work/recreational clothing and footwear; and maintenance products for agricultural and rural use. It provides its products under the 4health, Producer's Pride, American Farmworks, Red Shed, Bit & Bridle, Redstone, Blue Mountain, Retriever, C.E. Schmidt, Ridgecut, Countyline, Royal Wing, Dumor, Strive, Groundwork, Traveller, Huskee, Treeline, JobSmart, TSC Tractor Supply Co, Paws & Claws, and Untamed brands. The company operates its retail stores under the Tractor Supply Company, Orscheln Farm and Home, and Petsense names; and operates websites under the TractorSupply.com and Petsense.com names. It sells its products to recreational farmers, ranchers, and others. The company was founded in 1938 and is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Tractor Supply Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $9.72.
PE Ratio
Tractor Supply Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.52 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 58.55%.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Tractor Supply Company’s EBITDA is 1.96.
Sales Growth
Tractor Supply Company’s sales growth is 10.4% for the ongoing quarter and 10% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.1%, now sitting on 14.48B for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 12.7% and 12.4%, respectively.
5. First Busey Corporation (BUSE)
38.27% Payout Ratio
First Busey Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Busey Bank that provides retail and commercial banking products and services to individual, corporate, institutional, and governmental customers in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Banking, FirsTech, and Wealth Management. It offers banking services to individual and corporate customers. The company also provides asset management, investment, brokerage, fiduciary, philanthropic advisory, tax preparation, and farm management services. Further, it offers payment technology solutions through its payment platform, such as walk-in payment processing for customers at retail pay agents; online bill payment solutions; customer service payments accepted over the telephone; mobile bill pay; direct debit services; electronic concentration of payments delivered to automated clearing house network; money management and credit card networks; and lockbox remittance processing to make payments by mail, as well as provides tools related to billing, reconciliation, bill reminders, and treasury services. The company has 46 banking centers in Illinois; 8 in Missouri; 3 in southwest Florida; and 1 in Indianapolis, Indiana. First Busey Corporation was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Champaign, Illinois.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Busey Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.43.
PE Ratio
First Busey Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.68 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 11.31%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for First Busey Corporation is 162325 which is 20.24% below its average volume of 203542.
Moving Average
First Busey Corporation’s value is way higher than its 50-day moving average of $18.90 and under its 200-day moving average of $22.77.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Apr 19, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.96 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.55%.
6. Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation (TYG)
32.61% Payout Ratio
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Tortoise Capital Advisors L.L.C. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating in the energy infrastructure sector, with an emphasis on those companies that are engaged in transporting, processing, storing, distributing or marketing natural gas, natural gas liquids (primarily propane), coal, crude oil or refined petroleum products, or exploring, developing, managing or producing such commodities. The fund primarily invests in securities of publicly traded Master Limited Partnerships and stocks of companies having a market capitalization greater than $100 million. Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation was formed on October 29, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $8.71.
PE Ratio
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 3.29. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $3.29 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 24.39%.
