(VIANEWS) - Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT), Urstadt Biddle Properties (UBA), Sempra Energy (SRE) 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 researching 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. Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT)
684.7% Payout Ratio
The Gabelli Utility Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets across the globe. It makes its investments in stocks of companies providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications services, and infrastructure operations. The fund invests in stocks of companies across market capitalization. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P 500 Utilities Index, Lipper Utility Fund Average, and S&P 500 Index. The Gabelli Utility Trust was formed on July 9, 1999 and is domiciled in United States.
Earnings per Share
Gabelli Utility Trust's trailing 12 months earnings per share (EPS) is $0.09.
PE Ratio
Gabelli Utility Trust's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 82.11. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $82.11 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 1.19%.Volume
Gabelli Utility Trust's current reported volume is 69348, which is 33.43% lower than its average volume (104179).
Yearly Top and Bottom Value
Gabelli Utility Trust's stock is valued at $7.39 at 13:23 EST, way under its 52-week high of $8.36 and way above its 52-week low of $6.41.
Moving Average
Gabelli Utility Trust's worth is higher than its 50-day moving average of $7.03 and higher than its 200-day moving average of $7.21.Revenue growth
The year-over-year decline in quarterly revenue was 11.6%. We now have 8.18M dollars for the 12 trailing months.
2. Urstadt Biddle Properties (UBA)
155.74% Payout Ratio
Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc. is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust which owns or has equity interests in 81 properties containing approximately 5.2 million square feet of space. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1970, it provides investors with a means of participating in ownership of income-producing properties. It has paid 203 consecutive quarters of uninterrupted dividends to its shareholders since its inception.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Urstadt Biddle Properties has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.61.
PE Ratio
Urstadt Biddle Properties has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 31.1. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $31.1 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 6.77%.Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. has stated that the next dividend payment will be Jan 4, 2023. The forward dividend rate for the year is estimated at 1 and the forward dividend yield to be 5.37%.
Moving Average
Urstadt Biddle Properties's value is higher than its 50-day moving average of $18.61 and above its 200-day moving average of $17.62.3. Sempra Energy (SRE)
129.39% Payout Ratio
Sempra is an energy-services holding firm in the United States as well as internationally. Segment San Diego Gas & Electric Company provides electricity services and natural gas. The company offers natural gas services and electric services for approximately 3.3 million people. It covers approximately 4,100 miles. The Southern California Gas Company segment is responsible for operating a natural-gas distribution, transmission and storage system. This supplies natural gas to approximately 22 million people, covering an area 24,000 miles. Sempra Texas Utilities, a company segment, is involved in the regulation of electric transmission and distribution. It serves 3.8 million households and businesses and operates 140,000 miles worth of transmission and delivery lines. The transmission network includes 18249 circuit miles and 1,174 distribution and transmission substations. It also interconnects to 130 third-party generators totaling 45.403 megawatts. The company used to be known as Sempra Energy, but changed its name in July 2021. Sempra was established in 1998. Its headquarters are in San Diego, California.
Earnings per Share
Sempra Energy's trailing 12 months EPS is $12.88.
PE Ratio
Sempra Energy's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 12.02. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $12.02 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 5.1%.Volume
Today's last reported volume for Sempra Energy is 686257 which is 45.95% below its average volume of 1269680.
Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., Sep 21 2022 will be the next distribution. The forward dividend rate for 2020 is estimated at 4.58, and the forward dividend yield at 3.1%.
4. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM)
105.62% Payout Ratio
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in private middle-market companies. It invests through first lien, second lien, unitranche, and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The fund prefers to invest in US and Canada. The fund seeks to invest in companies with an EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million.
Earnings per Share
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's trailing 12 months EPS is $1.06.
PE Ratio
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 12.33. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $12.33 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 7.51%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Dec 14, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 1.12 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 8.57%.
Growth Estimates Quarters
For the current quarter, the company expects to grow by 46.2% and 39.3% respectively.Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation's EBITDA is 17.54.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 18.3%, now sitting on 69.3M for the twelve trailing months.
5. RPM International (RPM)
39.41% Payout Ratio
RPM International Inc. produces and sells specialty chemicals worldwide. RPM International Inc. manufactures and sells specialty chemicals for the industrial, special, and consumer markets. You can also find polymer flooring, fiberglass reinforced plastic shapes, corrosion-control coatings, containment liner, soundproofing and insulation products. In addition, it offers fluorescent colorants and pigments; shellac-based-specialty and marine coatings; fire and water damage restoration, and carpet cleaning and disinfecting products; fuel additives; wood treatments, furniture finishes, and touch-up products; and nail enamels, polishes, and coating components. It also offers specialty products to DIYers and paint contractors, such as deck and fence restoration products and metallic and faux finishes coatings. Exterior wood deck and concrete restoration system, flooring finishes and hobby paints are all available. It was established in 1947 in Medina Ohio.
Earnings per Share
RPM International's trailing 12 months profit per share is $4.06.
PE Ratio
RPM International's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 24.14. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $24.14 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 27.82%.Dividend Yield
Morningstar, Inc. has stated that the next dividend payment will be on October 13, 2022. The forward dividend rate and forward dividend yield are 1.68 and 1.71%, respectively.