(VIANEWS) – Invesco Municipal Trust (VKQ), Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT), GDL Fund, The (GDL) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information concerning stocks with the highest payout ratio as yet. 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. Invesco Municipal Trust (VKQ)
2300.5% Payout Ratio
Invesco Municipal Trust 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 primarily invests in investment grade municipal securities which include municipal bonds, municipal notes, municipal commercial paper, and lease obligations. The fund employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up security selection approach to create its portfolio. It was formerly known as Invesco Van Kampen Municipal Trust. Invesco Municipal Trust was formed on September 27, 1991 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Invesco Municipal Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.02.
PE Ratio
Invesco Municipal Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 478.5. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $478.5 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 0.18%.
Moving Average
Invesco Municipal Trust’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $9.49 and above its 200-day moving average of $9.16.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Invesco Municipal Trust is 65617 which is 69% below its average volume of 211683.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Invesco Municipal Trust’s stock is valued at $9.57 at 02:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $9.99 and way above its 52-week low of $7.94.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Mar 14, 2024, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.47 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.9%.
2. Universal Health Realty Income Trust (UHT)
259.46% Payout Ratio
Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust, invests in healthcare and human-service related facilities including acute care hospitals, behavioral health care hospitals, specialty facilities, medical/office buildings, free-standing emergency departments and childcare centers. We have investments or commitments in seventy-six properties located in twenty-one states.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Universal Health Realty Income Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.11.
PE Ratio
Universal Health Realty Income Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.45. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.45 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 7.16%.
3. GDL Fund, The (GDL)
106.67% Payout Ratio
The GDL Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in securities of companies involved in publicly announced mergers, takeovers, tender offers, and leveraged buyouts. It also invests in companies undergoing corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index. It was formerly known as Gabelli Global Deal Fund. The GDL Fund was formed on October 17, 2006 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, GDL Fund, The has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.45.
PE Ratio
GDL Fund, The has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.53. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.53 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Dividend Yield
As claimed by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 14, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.48 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 6.2%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for GDL Fund, The is 9635 which is 13.94% below its average volume of 11196.
Moving Average
GDL Fund, The’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $7.91 and above its 200-day moving average of $7.87.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
GDL Fund, The’s stock is valued at $7.89 at 02:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $8.13 and above its 52-week low of $7.65.
4. LTC Properties (LTC)
105.56% Payout Ratio
LTC is a real estate investment trust (REIT) investing in seniors housing and health care properties primarily through sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing, joint-ventures and structured finance solutions including preferred equity and mezzanine lending. LTC holds 180 investments in 27 states with 29 operating partners. The portfolio is comprised of approximately 50% seniors housing and 50% skilled nursing properties.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, LTC Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.16.
PE Ratio
LTC Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.93. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.93 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 10.35%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 4.3%, now sitting on 191.82M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
LTC Properties’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $31.73 and under its 200-day moving average of $32.50.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter is a negative 33.8% and positive 200% for the next.
5. FactSet Research Systems (FDS)
30.99% Payout Ratio
FactSet Research Systems Inc., a financial data and analytics company, provides integrated financial information and analytical applications to the investment community in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company delivers insight and information through the workflow solutions of research, analytics and trading, content and technology solutions, and wealth. It serves portfolio managers, investment banks, asset managers, wealth advisors, corporate clients, and other financial services entities. FactSet Research Systems Inc. was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, FactSet Research Systems has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.37.
PE Ratio
FactSet Research Systems has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 38.48. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $38.48 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 30.23%.
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6. Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A. (CCU)
30.45% 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 19.72. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.72 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 8.54%.
Moving Average
Compania Cervecerias Unidas, S.A.’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $11.93 and way below its 200-day moving average of $13.46.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter is a negative 92.3% and positive 166.7% for the next.
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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%.
