The board of Aisan Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE:7283) has announced that it will pay a dividend of ¥28.00 per share on the 27th of November. This will take the annual payment to 4.0% of the stock price, which is above what most companies in the industry pay.
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Aisan Industry's Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings
While it is great to have a strong dividend yield, we should also consider whether the payment is sustainable. However, Aisan Industry's earnings easily cover the dividend. As a result, a large proportion of what it earned was being reinvested back into the business.
The next year is set to see EPS grow by 4.8%. Assuming the dividend continues along recent trends, we think the payout ratio could be 29% by next year, which is in a pretty sustainable range.
Dividend Volatility
The company's dividend history has been marked by instability, with at least one cut in the last 10 years. Since 2014, the dividend has gone from ¥18.00 total annually to ¥56.00. This implies that the company grew its distributions at a yearly rate of about 12% over that duration. Dividends have grown rapidly over this time, but with cuts in the past we are not certain that this stock will be a reliable source of income in the future.
The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow
Growing earnings per share could be a mitigating factor when considering the past fluctuations in the dividend. Aisan Industry has seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 14% per annum. With a decent amount of growth and a low payout ratio, we think this bodes well for Aisan Industry's prospects of growing its dividend payments in the future.
We Really Like Aisan Industry's Dividend
Overall, we think this could be an attractive income stock, and it is only getting better by paying a higher dividend this year. 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. All in all, this checks a lot of the boxes we look for when choosing an income stock.
Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. Still, investors need to consider a host of other factors, apart from dividend payments, when analysing a company. As an example, we've identified 1 warning sign for Aisan Industry that you should be aware of before investing. Is Aisan Industry not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.
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About TSE:7283
Aisan Industry
Engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive parts in Japan and internationally.
Flawless balance sheet established dividend payer.
