(VIANEWS) - AMERISAFE (AMSF), America Movil (AMX), Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) 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 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 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. AMERISAFE (AMSF)
61.62% Payout Ratio
AMERISAFE, Inc., an insurer holding company, provides workers' compensation insurance coverage in the United States. Workers' compensation policies offered by the company provide coverage for injured workers in case of death or temporary disability. The company serves employers in small- to medium size businesses that work in dangerous industries such as construction, trucking and lumber, manufacturing, telecommunication, maritime, and agriculture. It was founded in Louisiana in 1985.
Earnings per Share
AMERISAFE's trailing 12-month EPS is $1.98.
PE Ratio
AMERISAFE's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 26.25. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $26.25 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 8.99%.Sales Growth
AMERISAFE sales growth was negative 4.2% in the current quarter, and negative 2.2% the following.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for AMERISAFE is 53379 which is 38.32% below its average volume of 86551.
Annual Top and Bottom Value
At 07:23 EST AMERISAFE stock was valued at $51.97, which is way lower than the 52-week high at $60.49 and much higher than the 52-week low at $44.06.
2. America Movil (AMX)
50.62% Payout Ratio
America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. offers telecommunications services throughout Latin America as well as internationally. It offers fixed and wireless voice services as well as network interconnection. These services include local, national, and international long distance services. The company also offers data services such as hosting, data administration and data centers to residential and business clients. It also offers value-added services including Internet access and messaging; data transmission, email, instant messaging and content streaming; wireless security services and machine-to-machine, machine-to.machine, mobile banking and virtual private network service. Video calls and personal communication services are all offered by the company. The company also offers broadband services for residential customers, IT solutions to large businesses, and subscriptions to satellite and cable pay TV. It also sells accessories and computers, as well as equipment directories and wireless security. The company offers call center services, software development, advertising and media support, and a telephone directory. The company also provides audio and video content via the Internet, directly from content providers to end users. The company sells products and services under Telcel, Telmex Infinitum and A1 brand names through a network that includes retailers, service centers, corporate clients, as well as through its sales force. The company has approximately 286.5 millions wireless voice and data customers as of December 31, 2021. America Movil, S.A.B. de C.V. was established in 2000. It is located in Mexico City.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, America Movil has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.16.
PE Ratio
America Movil has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 17.68. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $17.68 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 22.78%.Revenue growth
The year-on-year revenue growth was 1.8%. It now stands at 871.29B in the 12 trailing months.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Aug 24, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.64 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.45%.
3. Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)
43.3% Payout Ratio
Westamerica Bancorporation operates as a bank holding company for the Westamerica Bank that provides various banking products and services to individual and commercial customers. The company accepts various deposit products, including retail savings and checking accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its loan portfolio includes commercial, commercial and residential real estate, real estate construction, and consumer installment loans, as well as other loans primarily consisting of indirect automobile loans. Westamerica Bancorporation operates through 79 branch offices in 21 counties in Northern and Central California. The company was formerly known as Independent Bankshares Corporation and changed its name to Westamerica Bancorporation in 1983. Westamerica Bancorporation was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Westamerica Bancorporation has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.83.
PE Ratio
Westamerica Bancorporation has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 15.21. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $15.21 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 15.16%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Westamerica Bancorporation's stock is valued at $58.24 at 07:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $63.86 and way higher than its 52-week low of $52.04.
Sales Growth
Westamerica Bancorporation's sales growth is 47.8% for the ongoing quarter and 48.9% for the next.
4. Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)
39.26% Payout Ratio
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. engages in the tools and storage and industrial businesses in the United States, Canada, rest of Americas, France, rest of Europe, and Asia. Its Tools & Storage segment offers professional products, including professional grade corded and cordless electric power tools and equipment, and pneumatic tools and fasteners; and consumer products, such as corded and cordless electric power tools primarily under the BLACK+DECKER brand, as well as corded and cordless lawn and garden products and related accessories; home products; and hand tools, power tool accessories, and storage products. This segment sells its products through retailers, distributors, dealers, and a direct sales force to professional end users, distributors, dealers, retail consumers, and industrial customers in various industries. The company's Industrial segment provides engineered fastening systems and products to customers in the automotive, manufacturing, electronics, construction, aerospace, and other industries; sells and rents custom pipe handling, joint welding, and coating equipment for use in the construction of large and small diameter pipelines, as well as provides pipeline inspection services; and sells hydraulic tools and performance-driven heavy equipment attachment tools. This segment serves oil and natural gas pipeline industry and other industrial customers. It also sells automatic doors to commercial customers. The company was formerly known as The Stanley Works and changed its name to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in March 2010. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut.
Earnings per Share
Stanley Black & Decker's trailing 12 months EPS is $9.84.
PE Ratio
The trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio for Stanley Black & Decker is 9.03. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $9.03 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 9.33%.Sales Growth
Stanley Black & Decker's sales growth is 10.8% for the present quarter and 16% for the next.
5. First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund (FEI)
37.5% Payout Ratio
First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund are closed-ended, balanced mutual funds that were launched by First Trust Advisors L.P. Energy Income Partners LLC co-manages the fund. The fund invests in fixed and public income markets across the United States. It invests in securities belonging to companies in the energy or energy utility sectors. The fund invests primarily in MLPs' equity and debt securities and MLP-related companies, and in dividend-paying growth stocks. First Trust MLP, Energy Income Fund were established on August 17, 2012. They are based in the United States.
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
First Trust MLP and Energy Income Fund's stock is valued at $8.09 at 07:23 EST, under its 52-week high of $8.81 and way above its 52-week low of $7.02.
6. Snap (SNA)
34.42% Payout Ratio
Snap-on Incorporated produces and markets professional tools, equipment and diagnostics for professionals worldwide. The company operates in four segments: Snap-on Tools Group and Snap-on Tools Group. It also has Repair Systems & Information Group and Financial Services. Hand tools include sockets, wrenches ratchet wrenches pliers and screwdrivers punches and drills, saws and cutting instruments, torque measuring tools and other products. Power tools such as cordless and pneumatic corded, cordless and hydraulic tools are also offered. Tool storage products consist of tool cabinets and roll cabinets. The company also offers handheld and computer-based diagnostic tools, service and repair software products, electronic parts catalogues, business management system and services, point of sale systems, integrated systems to vehicle service shops, first equipment manufacturer buying facilitation services, warranty management systems, and analytics. The company also offers services for vehicles and industrial equipment. These include vehicle alignment equipment and wheel balancers and tire changers. It also offers financing to support franchise businesses and facilitate sales. It serves many industries including aviation, aerospace, construction, military, mining and natural resources and power generation. Snap-on Incorporated is located in Kenosha (Wisconsin) and was established in 1920.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Snap has a trailing twelve months EPS of $12.45.
PE Ratio
Snap has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 19.98. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $19.98 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 21.85%.Moving Average
Snap's value exceeds its 50-day moving mean of $231.55, and is much higher than that of its 200-day moving mean of $218.15.Volume
Snap's current reported Snap volume is currently 236462, which is 21.07% less than its average Snap volume of 299603.