Yahagi ConstructionLtd's (TSE:1870) Dividend Will Be ¥30.00

Yahagi Construction Co.,Ltd. (TSE:1870) will pay a dividend of ¥30.00 on the 10th of June. This will take the dividend yield to an attractive 3.9%, providing a nice boost to shareholder returns.

See our latest analysis for Yahagi ConstructionLtd

Yahagi ConstructionLtd's Earnings Easily Cover The Distributions

If the payments aren't sustainable, a high yield for a few years won't matter that much. Based on the last payment, Yahagi ConstructionLtd was earning enough to cover the dividend, but free cash flows weren't positive. 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 12.8% over the next 12 months. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 30% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.

Yahagi ConstructionLtd Has A Solid Track Record

The company has an extended history of paying stable dividends. Since 2014, the dividend has gone from ¥12.00 total annually to ¥60.00. This implies that the company grew its distributions at a yearly rate of about 17% over that duration. It is good to see that there has been strong dividend growth, and that there haven't been any cuts for a long time.

The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow

Investors who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. Yahagi ConstructionLtd has seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 13% per annum. A low payout ratio and decent growth suggests that the company is reinvesting well, and it also has plenty of room to increase the dividend over time.

Our Thoughts On Yahagi ConstructionLtd's Dividend

Overall, we always like to see the dividend being raised, but we don't think Yahagi ConstructionLtd will make a great income stock. While the low payout ratio is a redeeming feature, this is offset by the minimal cash to cover the payments. Overall, we don't think this company has the makings of a good income stock.

Investors generally tend to favour companies with a consistent, stable dividend policy as opposed to those operating an irregular one. At the same time, there are other factors our readers should be conscious of before pouring capital into a stock. As an example, we've identified 1 warning sign for Yahagi ConstructionLtd that you should be aware of before investing. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.

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