Jiangsu NanFang PrecisionLtd (SZSE:002553) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CN¥0.10

Jiangsu NanFang Precision Co.,Ltd. (SZSE:002553) will pay a dividend of CN¥0.10 on the 24th of May. The dividend yield is 0.9% based on this payment, which is a little bit low compared to the other companies in the industry.

See our latest analysis for Jiangsu NanFang PrecisionLtd

Jiangsu NanFang PrecisionLtd Is Paying Out More Than It Is Earning

While yield is important, another factor to consider about a company's dividend is whether the current payout levels are feasible. The last dividend made up a very large portion of earnings and also represented 85% of free cash flows. This indicates that the company is more focused on returning cash to shareholders than growing the business, but we don't think that there are necessarily signs that the dividend might be unsustainable.

Looking forward, EPS could fall by 13.3% if the company can't turn things around from the last few years. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio could reach 103%, which could put the dividend in jeopardy if the company's earnings don't improve.

Dividend Volatility

Although the company has a long dividend history, it has been cut at least once in the last 10 years. Since 2014, the annual payment back then was CN¥0.113, compared to the most recent full-year payment of CN¥0.10. The dividend has shrunk at around 1.2% a year during that period. Declining dividends isn't generally what we look for as they can indicate that the company is running into some challenges.

Dividend Growth Potential Is Shaky

Growing earnings per share could be a mitigating factor when considering the past fluctuations in the dividend. Earnings per share has been sinking by 13% over the last five years. This steep decline can indicate that the business is going through a tough time, which could constrain its ability to pay a larger dividend each year in the future.

The Dividend Could Prove To Be Unreliable

In summary, while it's good to see that the dividend hasn't been cut, we are a bit cautious about Jiangsu NanFang PrecisionLtd's payments, as there could be some issues with sustaining them into the future. The track record isn't great, and the payments are a bit high to be considered sustainable. Overall, we don't think this company has the makings of a good income stock.

Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. Meanwhile, despite the importance of dividend payments, they are not the only factors our readers should know when assessing a company. For example, we've identified 4 warning signs for Jiangsu NanFang PrecisionLtd (1 is a bit unpleasant!) that you should be aware of before investing. If you are a dividend investor, you might also want to look at our curated list of high yield dividend stocks.

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