India Pesticides (NSE:IPL) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of ₹0.75

The board of India Pesticides Limited (NSE:IPL) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ₹0.75 per share on the 23rd of September. This payment means the dividend yield will be 0.3%, which is below the average for the industry.

See our latest analysis for India Pesticides

India Pesticides' Earnings Easily Cover The Distributions

The dividend yield is a little bit low, but sustainability of the payments is also an important part of evaluating an income stock. Based on the last payment, India Pesticides 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.

The next year is set to see EPS grow by 70.5%. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 4.3%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.

India Pesticides Doesn't Have A Long Payment History

It's not possible for us to make a backward looking judgement just based on a short payment history. This doesn't mean that the company can't pay a good dividend, but just that we want to wait until it can prove itself.

The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow

Investors could be attracted to the stock based on the quality of its payment history. We are encouraged to see that India Pesticides has grown earnings per share at 28% 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 India Pesticides' Dividend

In summary, while it's good to see that the dividend hasn't been cut, we are a bit cautious about India Pesticides' payments, as there could be some issues with sustaining them into the future. With cash flows lacking, it is difficult to see how the company can sustain a dividend payment. Overall, we don't think this company has the makings of a good income stock.

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 instance, we've picked out 2 warning signs for India Pesticides that investors should take into consideration. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.

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