Space Hellas (ATH:SPACE) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Space Hellas S.A. (ATH:SPACE) is reducing its dividend to €0.15 on the 25th of Julywhich is 6.3% less than last year's comparable payment of €0.16. However, the dividend yield of 2.8% is still a decent boost to shareholder returns.

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Space Hellas' Payment Could Potentially Have Solid Earnings Coverage

While it is great to have a strong dividend yield, we should also consider whether the payment is sustainable. Based on the last payment, Space Hellas was earning enough to cover the dividend, but free cash flows weren't positive. We think that cash flows should take priority over earnings, so this is definitely a worry for the dividend going forward.

Over the next year, EPS could expand by 4.1% if recent trends continue. Assuming the dividend continues along recent trends, we think the payout ratio could be 60% by next year, which is in a pretty sustainable range.

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ATSE:SPACE Historic Dividend May 8th 2025

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Space Hellas' Dividend Has Lacked Consistency

Even in its relatively short history, the company has reduced the dividend at least once. This suggests that the dividend might not be the most reliable. The dividend has gone from an annual total of €0.03 in 2017 to the most recent total annual payment of €0.16. This means that it has been growing its distributions at 23% per annum over that time. Dividends have grown rapidly over this time, but with cuts in the past we are not certain that this stock will be a reliable source of income in the future.

The Dividend's Growth Prospects Are Limited

Given that the dividend has been cut in the past, we need to check if earnings are growing and if that might lead to stronger dividends in the future. Earnings has been rising at 4.1% per annum over the last five years, which admittedly is a bit slow. While growth may be thin on the ground, Space Hellas could always pay out a higher proportion of earnings to increase shareholder returns.

In Summary

Overall, it's not great to see that the dividend has been cut, but this might be explained by the payments being a bit high previously. While the low payout ratio is a redeeming feature, this is offset by the minimal cash to cover the payments. We don't think Space Hellas is a great stock to add to your portfolio if income is your focus.

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 5 warning signs for Space Hellas (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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About ATSE:SPACE

Space Hellas

A digital integrator and value-added solutions provider, designs, supplies, implements, and supports information and communication technologies (ICT) and security solutions in Greece and internationally.

Slight risk with acceptable track record.

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