(VIANEWS) – Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY), Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC), Whitestone REIT (WSR) 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 promise 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. Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY)
161.04% Payout Ratio
PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. It is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. The fund invests in fixed income markets across the globe. It invests in corporate debt obligations rated in the lowest investment grade category Baa or BBB and in the highest non-investment grade category Ba or BB. The fund focuses on intermediate maturity bonds across multiple industries and sectors. It employs fundamental analysis along with top-down approach to make its fixed income investments. The fund uses in-house research to make its investments. PIMCO Corporate Opportunity Fund was founded on December 27, 2002 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.92.
PE Ratio
Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.07 for every dollar of annual earnings.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund is 357952 which is 25.21% below its average volume of 478673.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund’s stock is valued at $13.86 at 02:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $14.67 and way above its 52-week low of $11.38.
Moving Average
Pimco Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $13.24 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $12.91.
2. Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)
75.68% Payout Ratio
Northern Technologies International Corporation develops and markets rust and corrosion inhibiting products and services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and internationally. It offers rust and corrosion inhibiting products, such as plastic and paper packaging, liquids, coatings, rust removers, cleaners, diffusers, and engineered solutions designed for the oil and gas industry under the ZERUST brand. The company also provides a portfolio of biobased and certified compostable polymer resin compounds and finished products under the Natur-Tec brand. In addition, it offers on-site and technical consulting for rust and corrosion prevention issues. The company sells its products and services to automotive, electronics, electrical, mechanical, military, retail consumer, and oil and gas markets through direct sales force, network of independent distributors and agents, manufacturer's sales representatives, strategic partners, and joint venture. Northern Technologies International Corporation was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Circle Pines, Minnesota.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Northern Technologies International Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.37.
PE Ratio
Northern Technologies International Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 32.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $32.7 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 6.19%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 125% and 200%, respectively.
3. Whitestone REIT (WSR)
73.85% Payout Ratio
Whitestone is a community-centered shopping center REIT that acquires, owns, manages, develops and redevelops high-quality open-air neighborhood centers primarily in the largest, fastest-growing and most affluent markets in the Sunbelt. Whitestone seeks to create communities that thrive through creating local connections between consumers in the surrounding communities and a well-crafted mix of national, regional and local tenants that provide daily necessities, needed services, entertainment and experiences. Whitestone is a monthly dividend paying stock and has consistently paid dividends for over 15 years. Whitestone's strong, balanced and managed capital structure provides stability and flexibility for growth and positions Whitestone to perform well through economic cycles.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Whitestone REIT has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.65.
PE Ratio
Whitestone REIT has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.09. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.09 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 7.9%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 3.6%, now sitting on 141M for the twelve trailing months.
Moving Average
Whitestone REIT’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $9.19 and above its 200-day moving average of $9.30.
4. Franklin Financial Services Corporation (FRAF)
37.21% Payout Ratio
Franklin Financial Services Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Chambersburg that provides commercial, retail banking, and trust services to small and medium-sized businesses, individuals, governmental entities, and non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania. It offers various deposit products, including checking, savings, money management, and time deposit accounts, as well as demand deposits. The company also provides commercial real estate, construction and land development, agricultural, commercial and industrial, and residential mortgage loans, as well as installment and revolving loans to consumers; and secured and unsecured commercial and industrial loans, including accounts receivable and inventory financing, and commercial equipment financing. In addition, it offers various investment and trust services comprising estate planning and administration, corporate and personal trust fund management, pension, and profit sharing and other employee benefit funds management services, as well as custodial services; sells mutual funds, annuities, and insurance products; and offers safe deposit facilities and fiduciary services. Further, the company, through its subsidiary, Franklin Future Fund Inc., operates as a non-bank investment company that makes venture capital investments. It operates twenty-two community banking offices in Franklin, Cumberland, Fulton, and Huntingdon counties, Pennsylvania. Franklin Financial Services Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Franklin Financial Services Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.45.
PE Ratio
Franklin Financial Services Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.52. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.52 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 11.67%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Franklin Financial Services Corporation is 4917 which is 57.72% below its average volume of 11630.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 5.7%, now sitting on 67.03M for the twelve trailing months.
