(VIANEWS) – Western Asset Global Highome Fund (EHI), Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), XP (XP) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
We have collected information concerning 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 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. Western Asset Global Highome Fund (EHI)
229.71% Payout Ratio
Western Asset Global High Income Fund 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 undervalued bonds of companies operating across diversified sectors. It seeks to invest in a portfolio of below investment grade fixed income securities, emerging market fixed income securities and investment grade fixed income securities. The fund employs quantitative analysis to build its portfolio. It invests in fixed income securities with an average credit quality of BB as per S&P and an average duration of 3.8 years. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. It was formerly known as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc. Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc was formed on July 28, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Western Asset Global Highome Fund has a trailing twelve months EPS of $-0.56.
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 -7.11%.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Western Asset Global Highome Fund is 45998 which is 35.04% below its average volume of 70819.
2. Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB)
54.05% Payout Ratio
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights. The fund primarily invests in value stocks of companies across market capitalizations. It employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. The fund seeks to benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite Index. The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. was formed on August 21, 1986 and is domiciled in the United States.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Gabelli Equity Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.11.
PE Ratio
Gabelli Equity Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 4.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $4.56 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 16.79%.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 12.7%, now sitting on 33.71M for the twelve trailing months.
3. XP (XP)
44.16% Payout Ratio
XP Inc. provides financial products and services in Brazil. It operates XP Platform, an open product platform that provides clients to access investment products in the market comprising brokerage securities, fixed income securities, mutual, hedge, and private equity funds; derivatives and synthetic instruments; credit cards; loan operations/collateralized credit products; pension and social security funds, and life and travel insurance products; and other investment products comprising real estate funds, and equity and debt capital markets solutions, as well as wealth management services. The company offers brokerage and issuer services to institutional and corporate clients. It also manages mutual funds focused on stocks and macro strategies distributed to retail and to institutional clients; funds and managed portfolios for high-net-worth retail clients, and proprietary treasury funds; and passive mutual funds that track market indexes, and mutual and investment funds focused on fixed income, credit, real estate, infrastructure, and other alternative strategies. In addition, the company offers securities brokerage services for institutional and retail investors; interdealer brokerage services for institutional traders; and commercial and investment banking products, such as loan operations and transactions in the foreign exchange markets and deposits, as well as develops and sells financial education courses and events online and in person to retail clients. It offers its sell products and services through its omni-channel distribution network and online portals. XP Inc. was founded in 2001 and is based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, XP has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.37.
PE Ratio
XP has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.35. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.35 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 19.43%.
Moving Average
XP’s value is way above its 50-day moving average of $22.68 and way above its 200-day moving average of $20.73.
4. AMERISAFE (AMSF)
40.18% 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 $3.31.
PE Ratio
AMERISAFE has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.3. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.3 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 17.97%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
The company’s growth estimates for the current quarter and the next is a negative 15.5% and a negative 26.5%, respectively.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 29, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.36 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 2.87%.
Moving Average
AMERISAFE’s worth is under its 50-day moving average of $49.98 and below its 200-day moving average of $51.78.
5. Lakeland Bancorp (LBAI)
39.19% Payout Ratio
Lakeland Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Lakeland Bank that provides various banking products and services for individuals and small to medium sized businesses. The company offers commercial banking services, including savings, money market, and time accounts, as well as demand deposits; lending solutions, such as short and medium term loans, lines of credit, letters of credit, inventory and accounts receivable financing, real estate construction loans, mortgage loans, small business administration loans, commercial real estate loans, commercial and industrial loans, and equipment financing, as well as merchant credit card services; and internet banking, mobile banking, wire transfer, night depository, and cash management services. It also provides consumer banking services comprising checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, secured and unsecured loans, consumer installment loans, mortgage loans, and safe deposit services. In addition, the company offers investment advisory services; and non-deposit products, which include securities brokerage services, including mutual funds and variable annuities, as well as commercial title insurance services and life insurance products. It operates 48 branch offices throughout Bergen, Essex, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, and Union counties in New Jersey and Highland Mills, New York; six New Jersey regional commercial lending centers in Bernardsville, Iselin, Jackson, Montville, Teaneck, and Waldwick; and one commercial lending center in New York to serve the Hudson Valley region. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Oak Ridge, New Jersey.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Lakeland Bancorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.48.
PE Ratio
Lakeland Bancorp 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 8.86%.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Lakeland Bancorp’s stock is valued at $15.31 at 07:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $20.02 and way above its 52-week low of $10.65.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth declined by 15.2%, now sitting on 315.05M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today’s last reported volume for Lakeland Bancorp is 118703 which is 52.04% below its average volume of 247544.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 2, 2023, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.58 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.79%.
6. Colony Bankcorp (CBAN)
35.28% Payout Ratio
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Colony Bank that provides various banking products and services to commercial and consumer customers. The company offers various deposit products, including demand, savings, and time deposits. It also provides loans to small and medium-sized businesses; residential and commercial construction, and land development loans; commercial real estate loans; commercial loans; agri-business and production loans; residential mortgage loans; home equity loans; and consumer loans. In addition, the company offers internet banking services, electronic bill payment services, safe deposit box rentals, telephone banking, credit and debit card services, and remote depository products, as well as access to a network of ATMs. As of January 20, 2022, it operated 39 locations throughout Georgia. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Fitzgerald, Georgia.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Colony Bankcorp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.24.
PE Ratio
Colony Bankcorp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 10.65. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $10.65 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 9.34%.
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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%.
Sales Growth
1’s sales growth is 1% for the current quarter and 1% for the next.
