(VIANEWS) - BCE (BCE), VOC Energy Trust Units of Beneficial Interest (VOC), NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio so far. 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. BCE (BCE)
114.33% Payout Ratio
BCE Inc. is a Canadian telecommunications company that offers wireline, Internet and TV services for residential and business customers. Three segments of the company are Bell Wireless, Bell Wireline and Bell Media. Bell Wireless offers voice and data communications products and services as well as electronics consumer products. Bell Wireline offers data services such as internet access, Internet protocol TV (IPTV), long distance and local phone services as well as other products and services. It also provides satellite TV and connectivity services. The segment sells long-distance, local, and data services to other carriers and resellers. Bell Media provides traditional TV and specialty TV as well as streaming, broadcasting, digital media, out-of-home services, digital media, audio-visual services, and radio broadcasting. BCE Inc. was established in Verdun Canada in 1880.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, BCE has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.21.
PE Ratio
BCE has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 21.07. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $21.07 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 13.15%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is a negative 4.6% and a negative 4.9%, respectively.Volume
Today's last reported volume for BCE is 1045430 which is 36.61% below its average volume of 1649360.
Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.63 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.87%.
2. VOC Energy Trust Units of Beneficial Interest (VOC)
100% Payout Ratio
VOC Energy Trust acquires and holds a term net profits interest of the net proceeds from production and sale of the interests in oil and natural gas properties in the states of Kansas and Texas. The company has an 80% term net profits interest of the net proceeds on the underlying properties. As of December 31, 2020, its underlying properties had interests in 470.3 net producing wells and 84,332 net acres; and had proved reserves of approximately 3.1 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe) attributable to the portion of the Kansas underlying properties, and approximately 3.1 MMBoe attributable to the Texas underlying properties. VOC Energy Trust was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Houston, Texas.
Earnings per Share
VOC Energy Trust Units of Beneficial Interest's trailing 12 month EPS of $1.11 is a measure of profitability.
PE Ratio
VOC Energy Trust Units of Beneficial Interest have a trailing 12 months price-to-earnings ratio of 8.86. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $8.86 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is the measure of profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 119.11%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
VOC Energy Trust Units of Beneficial Interest's stock is valued at $9.83 at 07:23 EST, below its 52-week high of $10.06 and way higher than its 52-week low of $4.57.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for VOC Energy Trust Units of Beneficial Interest is 217653 which is 15.45% above its average volume of 188522.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., there will be a next dividend payment on October 27, 2022. The forward estimated dividend rate for 2020 is 1.46, and the forward estimated dividend yield of 15.67%.
Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
VOC Energy Trust Units of Beneficial Interest have an EBITDA of 17.73
3. NorthWestern Corporation (NWE)
82.3% Payout Ratio
NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company operates through Electric Operations and Natural Gas Operations segments. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity; and produces, purchases, stores, transmits, and distributes natural gas, as well as owns municipal franchises to provide natural gas service in the communities. The company's natural gas transmission system covers approximately 4,810 miles of pipeline. It serves approximately 734,800 customers in Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska, the United States. NorthWestern Corporation was founded in 1923 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Earnings per Share
NorthWestern Corporation's trailing 12 months EPS is $3.3.
PE Ratio
NorthWestern Corporation's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 17.85. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $17.85 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is an indicator of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 7.01%.Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 13, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 2.52 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4.86%.
Sales Growth
NorthWestern Corporation's sales growth is negative 1% for the ongoing quarter and 4.8% for the next.
4. North European Oil Royality Trust (NRT)
73.6% Payout Ratio
North European Oil Royalty Trust is a grantor trust that holds royalty rights over gas and oil production in different concessions or leases within the Federal Republic of Germany. Contracts with German ExxonMobil Corp.'s exploration and development subsidiary and Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies grant it rights. It receives royalties from the sales of crude oil, well gas, condensate and sulfur. North European Oil Royalty Trust's headquarters is in Keene (New Hampshire).
Earnings per Share
North European Oil Royality Trust's trailing 12 months EPS is $1.25.
PE Ratio
North European Oil Royality Trust's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 9.93. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $9.93 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is a measure of the profitability and shareholder equity for a business, was 5530.04%.Earnings before Interest, Taxes and Depreciation
The EBITDA of North European Oil Royality Trust is 34.31.
Revenue growth
The year-on-year revenue growth was 200%. 12.2M is the current trailing month.
Annual Top and Bottom Value
At 07:23 EST North European Oil Royality Trust stock was valued at $12.41, which is way lower than its 52 week high of $20.72 but much higher than its low 52-week of $9.78.
Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 16, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.83 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 15.06%.
5. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)
69.69% Payout Ratio
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, through its subsidiary, Arizona Public Service Company, provides retail and wholesale electric services primarily in the state of Arizona. The company generates, transmits, and distributes electricity using coal, nuclear, gas, oil, and solar generating facilities. Its transmission facilities consist of approximately 6,192 pole miles of overhead lines and approximately 49 miles of underground lines; and distribution facilities comprise approximately 11,191 miles of overhead lines and approximately 22,092 miles of underground primary cable. The company serves approximately 1.3 million customers. It owns or leases approximately 6,316 megawatts of regulated generation capacity. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Earnings per Share
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's trailing twelve-month EPS is $4.87.
PE Ratio
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 15.77. The purchaser of the shares is investing $15.77 per dollar in annual earnings.
For the 12 trailing months, the company's return-on-equity, which is an indicator of the business' profitability relative to shareholders' equity, was 9.54%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Oct 30, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 3.46 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.24%.
6. Citizens Holding Company (CIZN)
60% Payout Ratio
Citizens Holding Company operates as the bank holding company for The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia that provides various commercial and personal banking products and services. The company offers demand deposits, as well as savings and time deposit accounts. It also provides secured and unsecured loans; mortgage loans; single and multi-family housing, farm, residential and commercial construction, and commercial real estate loans; commercial, industrial, and agricultural production loans; and consumer loans, as well as issues letters of credit. In addition, the company offers personal and corporate trust services; credit life and title insurance; and internet and mobile banking services. It operates a principal office in downtown Philadelphia, Mississippi; and 28 additional branches in Neshoba, Newton, Leake, Lamar, Forrest, Scott, Attala, Lauderdale, Lafayette, Oktibbeha, Rankin, Madison, Harrison, Jackson, Winston, and Kemper counties, Mississippi. Citizens Holding Company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Citizens Holding Company has a trailing twelve months EPS of $1.6.
PE Ratio
Citizens Holding Company has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.56 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 12.81%.Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 9.6%, now sitting on 45.13M for the twelve trailing months.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for Citizens Holding Company is 39928 which is 795.64% above its average volume of 4458.