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Poly Property Group (HKG:119) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At HK$0.14
Poly Property Group Co., Limited (HKG:119) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 27th of July to HK$0.14. This takes the annual payment to 7.1% of the current stock price, which is about average for the industry.
Check out our latest analysis for Poly Property Group
Poly Property Group's Earnings Easily Cover the Distributions
While it is always good to see a solid dividend yield, we should also consider whether the payment is feasible. Based on the last payment, Poly Property Group was earning enough to cover the dividend, but free cash flows weren't positive. With the company not bringing in any cash, paying out to shareholders is bound to become difficult at some point.
Over the next year, EPS could expand by 97.8% if recent trends continue. Assuming the dividend continues along recent trends, we think the payout ratio could be 11% by next year, which is in a pretty sustainable range.
Dividend Volatility
Although the company has a long dividend history, it has been cut at least once in the last 10 years. The dividend has gone from HK$0.15 in 2012 to the most recent annual payment of HK$0.14. The dividend has shrunk at around 1.4% 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.
The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow
With a relatively unstable dividend, it's even more important to see if earnings per share is growing. We are encouraged to see that Poly Property Group has grown earnings per share at 98% per year over the past five years. Earnings have been growing rapidly, and with a low payout ratio we think that the company could turn out to be a great dividend stock.
Our Thoughts On Poly Property Group's Dividend
Overall, we always like to see the dividend being raised, but we don't think Poly Property Group will make a great income stock. While the low payout ratio is redeeming feature, this is offset by the minimal cash to cover the payments. This company is not in the top tier of income providing stocks.
Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. For example, we've identified 2 warning signs for Poly Property Group (1 is a bit concerning!) that you should be aware of before investing. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.
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About SEHK:119
Poly Property Group
An investment holding company, engages in the property investment, development, and management business in Hong Kong, the People’s Republic of China, and internationally.
Undervalued with proven track record.