(VIANEWS) - Ambev (ABEV), Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN), MEDIFAST (MED) are the highest payout ratio stocks on this list.
Here's the data we've collected of stocks with a high payout ratio as yet. 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 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. Ambev (ABEV)
73.28% Payout Ratio
Through its subsidiaries, Ambev S.A. produces, distributes and sells beer and draft beer as well as carbonated soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages. It operates in four regions: Brazil, Central America and South America; Latin America South; Canada. The company offers beer primarily under four brands: Skol, Brahma and Antarctica; Brahva Gold and Extra; Central America and the Caribbean; Latin America South, and Canada. It also offers bottled water and isotonic drinks as well as energy drinks and coconut water. The company offers products via a network distributors as well as direct distribution. It was established in 1885. The headquarters are in Sao Paulo (Brazil). Ambev S.A., a subsidiary Interbrew International B.V.
Earnings per Share
Ambev's trailing twelve-month EPS is $0.132.
PE Ratio
Ambev's trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 21.36. The purchaser of the shares is therefore investing $21.36 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 15.08%.2. Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN)
54.84% Payout Ratio
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. is the holding company of Capitol Federal Savings Bank, which provides various services and products in retail banking. It accepts deposits from a variety of products including checking and savings accounts as well as money market and interest bearing accounts. It also provides various loan products, such as one- to four-family residential real estate loans; construction-to-permanent loans; consumer loans comprising home equity loans and lines of credit, home improvement loans, vehicle loans, and loans secured by savings deposits; and commercial real estate loans that include various property types, which comprise hotels, office and retail buildings, senior housing facilities, and multi-family dwellings. The company also offers online, mobile and telephone banking, bill payment, investment in securities, and a call centre. The company has 54 branches. There are 45 branches that can be used as traditional offices and nine in-store ones. It also operates in three Missouri counties. It serves metropolitan Kansas cities such as Topeka and Wichita as well as Lawrence, Manhattan, Emporia and Salina. Capitol Federal Financial, Inc., was established in Topeka, Kansas in 1893.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Capitol Federal Financial has a trailing twelve months EPS of $0.56.
PE Ratio
Capitol Federal Financial has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 14.7. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $14.7 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 7.05%.Dividend Yield
As stated by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 2, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.34 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 4%.
Moving Average
Capitol Federal Financial's worth is above its 50-day moving average of $8.24 and way under its 200-day moving average of $9.42.3. MEDIFAST (MED)
47.99% Payout Ratio
Medifast, Inc., via its subsidiaries, produces and distributes healthy eating products and weight loss products. You can find bars, snacks, muffins and pretzels as well as oatmeal, cereal crunch, breakfast and dessert options. It markets products via direct ecommerce platforms and through franchise weight control centers channels. Medifast, Inc., was established in 1980 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, MEDIFAST has a trailing twelve months EPS of $13.21.
PE Ratio
MEDIFAST has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 9.24. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $9.24 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 87.13%.Dividend Yield
According to Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Sep 18, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 6.56 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 5.29%.
Volume
The current volume reported by MEDIFAST for today is 77862, which is 47.38% lower than its average volume 147996.
Annual Top and Bottom Value
MEDIFAST stock was valued at $122.05 as of 13:23 EST at 12:23 EST. This is way lower than its 52 week high of $222.00, and much higher than its 52-week low $96.00.
4. Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)
46.35% Payout Ratio
Texas Roadhouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates and franchises Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33 restaurants. As of December 29, 2020, it operated 537 domestic restaurants and 97 franchise restaurants. Texas Roadhouse, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Earnings Per Share
As for profitability, Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months EPS of $3.75.
PE Ratio
Texas Roadhouse has a trailing twelve months price to earnings ratio of 25.78. Meaning, the purchaser of the share is investing $25.78 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 26.1%.Annual Top and Bottom Value
Texas Roadhouse stock was valued at $96.69 as of 13:23 EST. This is below its 52 week high of $101.75, and well above its 52 week low of $68.58.
5. Univest Financial Corporation (UVSP)
33.74% Payout Ratio
Univest Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Univest Bank and Trust Co. that provides banking products and services primarily in Pennsylvania. It operates through three segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Insurance. The Banking segment provides a range of banking services, such as deposit taking, loan origination and servicing, mortgage banking, other general banking, and equipment lease financing services for individuals, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. The Wealth Management segment offers investment advisory, financial planning, and trust and brokerage services for private families and individuals, municipal pension plans, retirement plans, and trusts and guardianships. The Insurance segment provides commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefits solutions, personal insurance lines, and human resources consulting services. It serves customers primarily in Bucks, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York counties in Pennsylvania; and Atlantic, Burlington, and Cape May counties in New Jersey through 40 banking offices. The company was formerly known as Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania and changed its name to Univest Financial Corporation in January 2019. Univest Financial Corporation was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Souderton, Pennsylvania.
Earnings per Share
Univest Financial Corporation's trailing 12 months profit per share is $2.43
PE Ratio
Univest Financial Corporation's trailing 12-month price-earnings ratio is 10.58. The purchaser of the shares is investing $10.58 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 9.49%.Dividend Yield
As maintained by Morningstar, Inc., the next dividend payment is on Nov 7, 2022, the estimated forward annual dividend rate is 0.84 and the estimated forward annual dividend yield is 3.27%.