Everest Industries' (NSE:EVERESTIND) Shareholders Will Receive A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Everest Industries Limited (NSE:EVERESTIND) has announced it will be reducing its dividend payable on the 24th of September to ₹6.00. The yield is still above the industry average at 1.1%.

Check out our latest analysis for Everest Industries

Everest Industries' Payment Has Solid Earnings Coverage

Impressive dividend yields are good, but this doesn't matter much if the payments can't be sustained. Based on the last payment, Everest Industries was earning enough to cover the dividend, but free cash flows weren't positive. In general, we consider cash flow to be more important than earnings, so we would be cautious about relying on the sustainability of this dividend.

Over the next year, EPS could expand by 70.3% if recent trends continue. Assuming the dividend continues along recent trends, we think the payout ratio could be 13% by next year, which is in a pretty sustainable range.

Dividend Volatility

While the company has been paying a dividend for a long time, it has cut the dividend at least once in the last 10 years. Since 2012, the dividend has gone from ₹4.50 to ₹6.00. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.9% a year over that time. We're glad to see the dividend has risen, but with a limited rate of growth and fluctuations in the payments the total shareholder return may be limited.

The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow

With a relatively unstable dividend, it's even more important to see if earnings per share is growing. Everest Industries has impressed us by growing EPS at 70% per year over the past five years. Rapid earnings growth and a low payout ratio suggest this company has been effectively reinvesting in its business. Should that continue, this company could have a bright future.

Our Thoughts On Everest Industries' Dividend

In summary, dividends being cut isn't ideal, however it can bring the payment into a more sustainable range. While Everest Industries is earning enough to cover the payments, the cash flows are lacking. This company is not in the top tier of income providing stocks.

Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. For instance, we've picked out 3 warning signs for Everest Industries that investors should take into consideration. Is Everest Industries not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.

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