(VIANEWS) – Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund (MHF), Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units (AB), Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here’s the data we’ve collected of stocks with a high payout ratio at the moment. 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 distribute them.
When investigating 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. Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund (MHF)
198% Payout Ratio
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. It is co-managed by Western Asset Management Company. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It invests primarily in intermediate and long-term municipal debt securities issued by state and local governments including U.S. territories and possessions, political subdivisions, agencies and public authorities. The fund seeks to invest in investment grade debt securities rated in one of the four highest rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Lehman Brothers Municipal Bond Index. The fund was formerly known as Municipal High Income Fund Inc. Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund Inc. was formed on November 28, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.12.
PE Ratio
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 54.67. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $54.67 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 1.66%.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 22, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.24 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.62%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund is 48156 which is 20.21% above its average volume of 40058.
Moving Average
Western Asset Municipal High Income Fund’s value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $6.44 and above its 200-day moving average of $6.48.
2. Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units (AB)
119.91% Payout Ratio
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. is publicly owned investment manager. The firm also provides research services to its clients. It provides its services to investment companies, pension and profit sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations, and other business entities. The firm invests in public equity, fixed income, and alternative investment markets across the globe. It employs long/short strategy to make its investments. The firm conducts in-house research to make its investments. AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. was founded in 1987 and is based in New York, New York.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.41.
PE Ratio
Allianceberstein Holding L.P. Units has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 12.13. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $12.13 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 14.16%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 3.1% and 7.1%, respectively.
3. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (SPH)
90.91% Payout Ratio
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., through its subsidiaries, engages in the retail marketing and distribution of propane, renewable propane, fuel oil, and refined fuels. The company operates through four segments: Propane, Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels, Natural Gas and Electricity, and All Other. The Propane segment is involved in the retail distribution of propane for space heating, water heating, cooking, and clothes drying in the residential and commercial markets; for use as a motor fuel in internal combustion engines to power over-the-road vehicles, forklifts, and stationary engines, as well as to fire furnaces as a cutting gas to the industrial customers; and for tobacco curing, crop drying, poultry brooding, and weed control in the agricultural markets. It also engages in the wholesale distribution of propane to industrial end users. The Fuel Oil and Refined Fuels segment engages in the retail distribution of fuel oil, diesel, kerosene, and gasoline to residential and commercial customers for use primarily as a source of heat in homes and buildings. The Natural Gas and Electricity segment markets natural gas and electricity to residential and commercial customers in the deregulated energy markets in New York and Pennsylvania. The All Other segment sells, installs, and services a range of home comfort equipment, including whole-house heating products, air cleaners, humidifiers, and space heaters. As of September 24, 2022, the company served approximately 1.0 million residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural customers through 700 locations in 42 states primarily in the east and west coast regions of the United States, as well as portions of the Midwest region of the United States and Alaska. Suburban Energy Services Group LLC serves as a general partner of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. The company was founded in 1945 and is based in Whippany, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.43.
PE Ratio
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.34. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.34 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 15.62%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. is 179758 which is 17.84% below its average volume of 218816.
4. Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)
44.09% Payout Ratio
Avery Dennison Corporation operates as materials science and digital identification solutions company. It provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and various converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers' product performance. It serves an array of industries, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals, and automotive worldwide. The company was formerly known as Avery International Corporation and changed its name to Avery Dennison Corporation in 1990. Avery Dennison Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Avery Dennison Corporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $6.93.
PE Ratio
Avery Dennison Corporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 26.59. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $26.59 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 28.64%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 10.9%, now sitting on 8.5B for the twelve trailing months.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Avery Dennison Corporation’s stock is valued at $184.27 at 02:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $204.37 and way above its 52-week low of $157.28.
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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%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 1%, now sitting on 1 for the twelve trailing months.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
1’s EBITDA 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%.
