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

Everest Industries Limited (NSE:EVERESTIND) is reducing its dividend from last year's comparable payment to ₹6.00 on the 23rd of September. This means the annual payment is 1.0% of the current stock price, which is above the average for the industry.

See our latest analysis for Everest Industries

Everest Industries' Earnings Easily Cover The Distributions

If the payments aren't sustainable, a high yield for a few years won't matter that much. Prior to this announcement, Everest Industries' earnings easily covered the dividend, but free cash flows were negative. With the company not bringing in any cash, paying out to shareholders is bound to become difficult at some point.

If the trend of the last few years continues, EPS will grow by 71.0% over the next 12 months. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 13% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.

Dividend Volatility

The company has a long dividend track record, but it doesn't look great with cuts in the past. Since 2012, the dividend has gone from ₹4.50 total annually to ₹6.00. This means that it has been growing its distributions at 2.9% per annum over that time. The dividend has seen some fluctuations in the past, so even though the dividend was raised this year, we should remember that it has been cut in the past.

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 seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 71% per annum. 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. With cash flows lacking, it is difficult to see how the company can sustain a dividend payment. We don't think Everest Industries 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. At the same time, there are other factors our readers should be conscious of before pouring capital into a stock. Just as an example, we've come across 4 warning signs for Everest Industries you should be aware of, and 1 of them is significant. 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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