(VIANEWS) – Ladder Capital Corp (LADR), CMS Energy (CMS), J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) 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 guarantee of a future 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 is a list of some companies with an above 30% payout ratio.
1. Ladder Capital Corp (LADR)
77.88% Payout Ratio
Ladder Capital Corp operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Loans, Securities, and Real Estate. The Loans segment originates conduit first mortgage loans that are secured by cash-flowing commercial real estate; and originates and invests in balance sheet first mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties that are undergoing transition, including lease-up, sell-out, and renovation or repositioning. It also invests in note purchase financings, subordinated debt, mezzanine debt, and other structured finance products related to commercial real estate. The Securities segment invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities and the U.S. Agency Securities. This segment also invests in corporate bonds and real estate related equity investments. The Real Estate segment owns and invests in a portfolio of commercial and residential real estate properties, such as leased properties, student housing portfolio, industrial buildings, office buildings, shopping center, and condominium units. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.13.
PE Ratio
Ladder Capital Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 7.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $7.98 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 10.85%.
Moving Average
Ladder Capital Corp’s worth is way under its 50-day moving average of $10.24 and way below its 200-day moving average of $10.60.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 90.2%, now sitting on 344.59M for the twelve trailing months.
2. CMS Energy (CMS)
64.89% Payout Ratio
CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and Enterprises. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 208 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,428 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 19 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,474 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 9,395 miles of underground distribution lines; 1,093 substations; and 3 battery facilities. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includes 2,392 miles of transmission lines; 15 gas storage fields; 28,065 miles of distribution mains; and 8 compressor stations. The Enterprises segment is involved in the independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation. It serves 1.9 million electric and 1.8 million gas customers, including residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, CMS Energy has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.84.
PE Ratio
CMS Energy has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.55. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.55 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 10.94%.
Moving Average
CMS Energy’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $60.91 and under its 200-day moving average of $62.73.
Sales Growth
CMS Energy’s sales growth is negative 8% for the present quarter and negative 11.4% for the next.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
CMS Energy’s stock is valued at $61.22 at 02:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $73.76 and way higher than its 52-week low of $52.41.
3. J.M. Smucker Company (SJM)
60.54% Payout Ratio
The J. M. Smucker Company manufactures and markets branded food and beverage products worldwide. It operates in three segments: U.S. Retail Pet Foods, U.S. Retail Coffee, and U.S. Retail Consumer Foods. The company offers mainstream roast, ground, single serve, and premium coffee; peanut butter and specialty spreads; fruit spreads, shortening and oils, and frozen sandwiches and snacks; pet food and pet snacks; and foodservice hot beverage, foodservice portion control, and flour products, as well as dog and cat food, frozen handheld products, juices and beverages, and baking mixes and ingredients. It provides its products under the Meow Mix, 9Lives, Kibbles ‘n Bits, Milk-Bone, Pup-Peroni, Rachael Ray Nutrish and Nature's Recipe, Folgers, Café Bustelo, Dunkin', Folgers, Café Bustelo, 1850, Jif, Smucker's, Smucker's Uncrustables, Robin Hood, and Five Roses. The company sells its products through direct sales and brokers to food retailers, club stores, discount and dollar stores, online retailers, pet specialty stores, natural foods stores and distributors, drug stores, military commissaries, and mass merchandisers. Smucker Company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Orrville, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, J.M. Smucker Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.64.
PE Ratio
J.M. Smucker Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 22.95. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $22.95 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 8.57%.
Sales Growth
J.M. Smucker Company’s sales growth is 7.1% for the present quarter and negative 7.5% for the next.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 7.7%, now sitting on 8.33B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
J.M. Smucker Company’s stock is valued at $152.39 at 02:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $163.07 and way higher than its 52-week low of $119.82.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for J.M. Smucker Company is 317997 which is 67.54% below its average volume of 979840.
4. AMERISAFE (AMSF)
43.06% Payout Ratio
AMERISAFE, Inc., an insurance holding company, underwrites workers' compensation insurance in the United States. The company's workers' compensation insurance policies provide benefits to injured employees for temporary or permanent disability, death, and medical and hospital expenses. It serves small to mid-sized employers engaged in hazardous industries, including construction, trucking, logging and lumber, agriculture, manufacturing, telecommunications, and maritime. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is based in DeRidder, Louisiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, AMERISAFE has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.88.
PE Ratio
AMERISAFE has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.17. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.17 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 15.51%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
AMERISAFE’s stock is valued at $52.34 at 02:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $60.49 and way above its 52-week low of $44.72.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1.8%, now sitting on 294.69M for the twelve trailing months.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter is a negative 12.2% and positive 4.4% for the next.
