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Western Asset High Income Fund II And 3 Other Stocks Have Very High Payout Ratio

(VIANEWS) – Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (KFFB), Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX), Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. ADR (AVAL) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.

We have gathered information regarding 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 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. Kentucky First Federal Bancorp (KFFB)

1000% Payout Ratio

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp operates as the holding company for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Hazard, and Frankfort First Bancorp, Inc. that provide various banking products and services in Kentucky. It accepts deposit products include passbook savings and certificate accounts, checking accounts, and individual retirement accounts. The company's loan portfolio comprises one-to four-family residential mortgage loans; construction loans; mortgage loans secured by multi-family property; nonresidential loans that are secured by commercial office buildings, churches, and properties used for other purposes; commercial non-mortgage loans; and consumer loans, such as home equity lines of credit, loans secured by savings deposits, automobile loans, and unsecured or personal loans. It also invests in mortgage-backed securities. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Hazard, Kentucky. Kentucky First Federal Bancorp is a subsidiary of First Federal MHC.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Kentucky First Federal Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.08.

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 -1.2%.

2. Western Asset High Income Fund II (HIX)

534.54% Payout Ratio

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. The fund is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. It invests in the fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in securities of companies that operate across diversified sectors. It invests in high yield debt securities issued by U.S., foreign corporations and foreign governments. The fund employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis with bottom-up security selection process to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. Western Asset High Income Fund II, Inc. was formed on May 28, 1998 and is domiciled in the United States.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Western Asset High Income Fund II has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.11.

PE Ratio

Western Asset High Income Fund II has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 40.36. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $40.36 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 2.08%.

Moving Average

Western Asset High Income Fund II’s worth is above its 50-day moving average of $4.41 and below its 200-day moving average of $4.51.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 0.7%, now sitting on 43.2M for the twelve trailing months.

3. Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. ADR (AVAL)

228.56% Payout Ratio

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. provides a range of financial services and products to public and private sector customers in Colombia and Central America. It offers traditional deposit services and products, including checking accounts, savings accounts, time deposits, and other deposits. The company also provides commercial loans comprising general purpose loans, working capital loans, leases, loans funded by development banks, corporate credit cards, and overdraft loans; consumer loans, such as payroll loans, personal loans, automobile and other vehicle loans, credit cards, overdrafts, leases, and general purpose loans; and microcredit and mortgage loans. In addition, the company offers pension and severance fund management services; advice related to capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and other transactions; mobile and online banking services; and bancassurance, insurance, trust, bonded warehousing and brokerage transactions, real estate escrow services, merchandise and document storage and deposit, customs agency, cargo management, surety bond and merchandise distribution services, and payment and collection services. Further, it is involved in equity investments in various sectors, including infrastructure, energy and gas, agribusiness, and hospitality; and treasury operations. Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. ADR has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.09.

PE Ratio

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. ADR has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 24.11. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $24.11 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 5.23%.

Volume

Today’s last reported volume for Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. ADR is 52529 which is 6.39% below its average volume of 56117.

4. Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC)

124.14% Payout Ratio

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, the “company”, “KRC”) is a leading West Coast landlord and developer, with a major presence in San Diego, Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Pacific Northwest. The company has earned global recognition for sustainability, building operations, innovation and design. As pioneers and innovators in the creation of a more sustainable real estate industry, the company's approach to modern business environments helps drive creativity, productivity and employee retention for some of the world's leading technology, entertainment, life science and business services companies. KRC is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and member of the S&P MidCap 400 Index with more than seven decades of experience developing, acquiring and managing office and mixed-use projects. As of June 30, 2020, KRC's stabilized portfolio totaled approximately 14.3 million square feet of primarily office and life science space that was 92.3% occupied and 96% leased. The company also had 200 residential units in Hollywood that had a quarterly average occupancy of 85.0% and another 462 residential units in San Diego that were in lease-up. In addition, KRC had eight in-process development projects with an estimated total investment of $2.0 billion, totaling approximately 2.3 million square feet of office and life science space, and 339 residential units. The office and life science space was 90% leased.

Earnings Per Share

As for profitability, Kilroy Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.74.

PE Ratio

Kilroy Realty Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.61. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.61 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 4.04%.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 14.9% and a negative 20%, respectively.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 4.9%, now sitting on 1.12B for the twelve trailing months.

Moving Average

Kilroy Realty Corporation’s worth is below its 50-day moving average of $32.93 and under its 200-day moving average of $34.23.

Yearly Top and Bottom Value

Kilroy Realty Corporation’s stock is valued at $32.38 at 20:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $43.37 and way higher than its 52-week low of $26.78.

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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%.

Revenue Growth

Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.

Growth Estimates Quarters

The company’s growth estimates for the present quarter and the next is 1% and 1%, respectively.

Sales Growth

1’s sales growth is 1% for the current quarter and 1% for the next.

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