Prime Securities' (NSE:PRIMESECU) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

The board of Prime Securities Limited (NSE:PRIMESECU) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of ₹1.50 on the 2nd of August, an increased payment from last year's comparable dividend. Even though the dividend went up, the yield is still quite low at only 0.6%.

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Prime Securities' Payment Could Potentially Have Solid Earnings Coverage

It would be nice for the yield to be higher, but we should also check if higher levels of dividend payment would be sustainable. However, prior to this announcement, Prime Securities' dividend was comfortably covered by both cash flow and earnings. As a result, a large proportion of what it earned was being reinvested back into the business.

If the trend of the last few years continues, EPS will grow by 30.8% over the next 12 months. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 8.8% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.

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Prime Securities' Dividend Has Lacked Consistency

Looking back, the company hasn't been paying the most consistent dividend, but with such a short dividend history it could be too early to draw solid conclusions. Since 2021, the dividend has gone from ₹1.75 total annually to ₹1.50. The dividend has shrunk at around 3.8% 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 evaluate if earnings per share is growing, which could point to a growing dividend in the future. It's encouraging to see that Prime Securities has been growing its earnings per share at 31% a 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.

We Really Like Prime Securities' Dividend

In summary, it is always positive to see the dividend being increased, and we are particularly pleased with its overall sustainability. The company is easily earning enough to cover its dividend payments and it is great to see that these earnings are being translated into cash flow. Taking this all into consideration, this looks like it could be a good dividend opportunity.

Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. Meanwhile, despite the importance of dividend payments, they are not the only factors our readers should know when assessing a company. As an example, we've identified 1 warning sign for Prime Securities that you should be aware of before investing. Is Prime Securities not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.

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