(VIANEWS) - Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT), InterDigital (IDCC), First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio up to now. 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 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. 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
As for profitability, Gabelli Utility Trust has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.09.
PE Ratio
Gabelli Utility Trust has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 85.56. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $85.56 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 1.19%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
Gabelli Utility Trust stock was valued at $7.70 as of 13:23 EST. This is below its 52 week high of $8.29, and well above its 52 week low of $6.41.
Volume
Gabelli Utility Trust's current reported volume is 67544, which is 36.9% lower than its usual volume of 106355.
Moving Average
Gabelli Utility Trust is worth more than its $50-day moving mean of $7.22, and over its $200-day moving median of $7.24.2. InterDigital (IDCC)
51.85% Payout Ratio
InterDigital, Inc. designs and develops technologies that enable and enhance wireless communications in the United States and internationally. It provides technology solutions for use in digital cellular and wireless products and networks, including 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and IEEE 802-related products and networks. The company develops cellular technologies, such as technologies related to CDMA, TDMA, OFDM/OFDMA, and MIMO for use in 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G wireless networks, as well as mobile terminal devices; and 3GPP technology portfolio in 5G NR, beyond 5G (B5G), extended reality over wireless, and cellular Internet of Things (IoT) areas, as well as technologies for automobiles, wearables, smart homes, drones, and other connected consumer electronic products. It also provides video coding and transmission technologies; and engages in the research and development of artificial intelligence. The company's patented technologies are used in various products that include cellular phones, tablets, notebook computers, and wireless personal digital assistants; wireless infrastructure equipment, which comprise base stations; components, dongles, and modules for wireless devices; and IoT devices and software platforms. As of December 31, 2020, it had a portfolio of approximately 28,000 patents and patent applications related to wireless communications, video coding, display technology, and other areas. InterDigital, Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, InterDigital has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.7.
PE Ratio
InterDigital has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 18.33. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $18.33 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 11.11%.3. First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC)
44.44% Payout Ratio
First Financial Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Bank that provides commercial banking and related services to individuals and businesses in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. The company accepts various deposit products, such as interest-bearing and noninterest-bearing accounts, time deposits, and cash management services for commercial customers. It also provides real estate loans secured by residential property, such as one to four family residential housing units or commercial property comprising owner-occupied and/or investor income producing real estate consisting of apartments, shopping centers, or office buildings; commercial and industrial loans for various purposes, including inventory, receivables, and equipment; consumer loans comprising new and used vehicle loans, second mortgages on residential real estate, and unsecured loans; and home equity lines of credit. In addition, the company offers commercial financing to the insurance industry, registered investment advisors, certified public accountants, indirect auto finance companies, and restaurant franchisees. Further, it provides a range of trust and wealth management services; and lease and equipment financing services. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 139 full service banking centers, 29 of which are leased facilities. It operates 62 banking centers in Ohio, three banking centers in Illinois, 62 banking centers in Indiana, and 12 banking centers in Kentucky. First Financial Bancorp. was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, First Financial Bancorp. has a trailing twelve months EPS of $2.07.
PE Ratio
First Financial Bancorp. has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 11.71. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $11.71 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 9.24%.Growth Estimates Quarters
The company's growth estimates for the ongoing quarter and the next is 19% and 52.3%, respectively.4. Premier Financial Corp. (PFC)
41.55% Payout Ratio
Premier Financial Corp. offers a variety of banking services through its subsidiaries. You can get various services such as checking and money market certificates, certificates, of deposits and certificates of registry service for deposit accounts, savings accounts, and other investment products. It also offers residential and commercial real estate loans as well as commercial and personal loans. It also invests in U.S. Treasury and Federal Government Agency Obligations, obligations of States and Political subdivisions, federally-issued mortgage-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and corporate bonds. The company also offers services for property, casualty and group insurance agencies, including mezzanine financing services and mezzanine banking. These include online banking and mobile banking. People Pay allows you to pay your bills online and open an account online. MoneyPass ATM networks are available. The company has 75 bank center offices, 12 loan offices, in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana. Premier Financial Corp. was previously known as First Defiance Financial Corp. Premier Financial Corp. was founded in 1995. It is located in Defiance, Ohio.
Earnings per Share
Premier Financial Corp.'s trailing 12 months EPS is $2.86.
PE Ratio
Premier Financial Corp.'s trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 9.51. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $9.51 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 10.78%.5. Emclaire Financial Corp (EMCF)
33.42% Payout Ratio
Emclaire Financial Corp operates as the bank holding company for The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton that provides retail and commercial financial products and services to individuals and businesses in western Pennsylvania. The company's deposit products include checking, savings, and term certificate accounts; savings and time deposits; non-interest bearing and interest-bearing demand deposit accounts; and money market accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises one-to-four family mortgage loans, home equity loans, commercial business and commercial real estate loans, consumer loans, and loans to one borrower. The company operates a network of 19 retail branch offices in Venango, Allegheny, Butler, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Jefferson, and Mercer counties, and Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Emlenton, Pennsylvania.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Emclaire Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.68.
PE Ratio
Emclaire Financial Corp has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 8.59. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $8.59 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 12.58%.Moving Average
Emclaire Financial Corp is currently at $31.88 per day and $33.73 for 200.Volume
Emclaire Financial Corp's current reported volume is 18655, which is 560.82% more than its average volume (22823).
6. FirstService Corporation (FSV)
30.86% Payout Ratio
FirstService Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides residential property management and other essential property services to residential and commercial customers in the United States and Canada. The company operates in two segments, FirstService Residential and FirstService Brands. The FirstService Residential segment offers property management services for private residential communities, such as condominiums, co-operatives, homeowner associations, master-planned communities, active adult and lifestyle communities, and various other residential developments. This segment also provides a range of ancillary services, including on-site staffing for building engineering and maintenance, full-service swimming pool and amenity management, and security and concierge/front desk; and financial services comprising cash management, other banking transaction-related, and specialized property insurance brokerage. In addition, this segment offers energy management solutions and advisory services, and resale processing services. The FirstService Brands segment provides property services through 5 franchise networks; and company-owned locations, including 19 California Closets and 11 Paul Davis Restoration locations. It provides residential and commercial restoration, painting, and floor coverings design and installation services; custom-designed and installed closet, and home storage solutions; home inspection services; and fire protection and related services. This segment offers its services primarily under the Paul Davis Restoration, Interstate Restoration, FirstOnSite Restoration, Century Fire Protection, CertaPro Painters, California Closets, Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, and Floor Coverings International brand names. FirstService Corporation was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Earnings per Share
FirstService Corporation's trailing 12 months profit per share was $2.56
PE Ratio
FirstService Corporation's trailing 12 months earnings to price ratio is 49.91. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $49.91 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 13.19%.Yearly Top and Bottom Value
FirstService Corporation's stock is valued at $127.77 at 13:23 EST, way below its 52-week high of $175.72 and way higher than its 52-week low of $112.44.
Volume
Today's last reported volume for FirstService Corporation is 34326 which is 44.13% below its average volume of 61440.
Revenue Growth
Year-on-year quarterly revenue growth grew by 13.1%, now sitting on 3.58B for the twelve trailing months.