(VIANEWS) – Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO), Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund (IIF), The York Water Company (YORW) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have gathered information about stocks with the highest payout ratio up to now. The payout ratio in itself isn’t a promise 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. Highway Holdings Limited (HIHO)
227.27% Payout Ratio
Highway Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and supplies metal, plastic, electric, and electronic components, subassemblies, and finished products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and contract manufacturers. It operates through two segments, Metal Stamping and Mechanical OEM; and Electric OEM. The company also trades in plastic injection products; and manufactures and assembles automation equipment. Its products are used in the manufacture of products, such as photocopiers, laser printers, print cartridges, electrical connectors, electrical circuits, vacuum cleaners, LED power supplies, stepping motors, pumps for dishwashers, and other washing machine components. In addition, the company assists customers in the design and development of the tooling used in the metal and plastic manufacturing process, as well as provides an array of other manufacturing and engineering services, including metal stamping, screen printing, plastic injection molding, pad printing, and electronic assembly of printed circuit boards. It operates in Hong Kong and China, Europe, North America, and other Asian countries. Highway Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Highway Holdings Limited has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.23.
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 -11.23%.
2. Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund (IIF)
117.15% Payout Ratio
Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. The fund is co-managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company. It invests in the public equity markets of India. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the U.S. dollar adjusted BSE National Index. Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund, Inc. was formed on December 22, 1993 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.36.
PE Ratio
Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 6.87. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $6.87 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 12.75%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 15, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.98 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 18.17%.
3. The York Water Company (YORW)
49.33% Payout Ratio
The York Water Company impounds, purifies, and distributes drinking water. It owns and operates two wastewater collection systems; five wastewater collection and treatment systems; and two reservoirs, including Lake Williams and Lake Redman, which hold approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water. The company also operates a 15-mile pipeline from the Susquehanna River to Lake Redman; and owns nine groundwater wells that supply water to customers in the Adams County. It serves customers in the fixtures and furniture, electrical machinery, food products, paper, ordnance units, textile products, air conditioning systems, laundry detergents, barbells, and motorcycle industries in 51 municipalities within three counties in south-central Pennsylvania. The York Water Company was incorporated in 1816 and is based in York, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.66.
PE Ratio
The York Water Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.37. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.37 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 11.09%.
Sales Growth
The York Water Company’s sales growth is 10.4% for the ongoing quarter and 1.2% for the next.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for The York Water Company is 37849 which is 35.3% below its average volume of 58500.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
The York Water Company’s EBITDA is 9.68.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
The York Water Company’s stock is valued at $35.47 at 20:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $46.81 and higher than its 52-week low of $34.89.
4. HCI Group (HCI)
38.28% Payout Ratio
HCI Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, real estate, and information technology businesses in Florida. It provides residential insurance products, such as homeowners, fire, flood, and wind-only insurance to homeowners, condominium owners, and tenants for properties, as well as offers reinsurance programs. The company also owns and operates waterfront properties and retail shopping centers, and an office building, as well as commercial properties for investment purposes. In addition, it designs and develops web-based applications and products for mobile devices, including SAMS, an online policy administration platform; Harmony, a policy administration platform; ClaimColony, an end-to-end claims management platform; and AtlasViewer, a mapping and data visualization platform. The company was formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc. and changed its name to HCI Group, Inc. in May 2013. HCI Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, HCI Group has a trailing twelve months EPS of $4.18.
PE Ratio
HCI Group has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.23. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.23 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 18.24%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
HCI Group’s stock is valued at $97.10 at 20:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $100.07 and way higher than its 52-week low of $48.08.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 48%, now sitting on 504.83M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for HCI Group is 2249 which is 98.15% below its average volume of 122224.
5. Thor Industries (THO)
33.83% Payout Ratio
THOR Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells recreational vehicles (RVs), and related parts and accessories in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company offers travel trailers; gasoline and diesel Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes; conventional travel trailers and fifth wheels; luxury fifth wheels; and motorcaravans, caravans, campervans, and urban vehicles. It also provides aluminum extrusion and specialized component products to RV and other manufacturers. The company provides its products through independent and non-franchise dealers. THOR Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Elkhart, Indiana.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Thor Industries has a trailing twelve months EPS of $5.41.
PE Ratio
Thor Industries has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 23.85. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $23.85 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 7.71%.
Moving Average
Thor Industries’s value is above its 50-day moving average of $117.37 and way above its 200-day moving average of $103.30.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Thor Industries’s EBITDA is 34.61.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 19.5%, now sitting on 10.51B for the twelve trailing months.
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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%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by 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%.
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).
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for 1 is 1 which is 1% above its average volume of 1.
