Stock Analysis
INFRONEER Holdings Inc.'s (TSE:5076) investors are due to receive a payment of ¥30.00 per share on 11th of December. This takes the dividend yield to 4.7%, which shareholders will be pleased with.
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INFRONEER Holdings' Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings
A big dividend yield for a few years doesn't mean much if it can't be sustained. Before making this announcement, INFRONEER Holdings was earning enough to cover the dividend, but it wasn't generating any free cash flows. No cash flows could definitely make returning cash to shareholders difficult, or at least mean the balance sheet will come under pressure.
The next year is set to see EPS grow by 5.7%. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 56% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.
INFRONEER Holdings Is Still Building Its Track Record
The dividend hasn't seen any major cuts in the past, but the company has only been paying a dividend for 3 years, which isn't that long in the grand scheme of things. The dividend has gone from an annual total of ¥10.00 in 2021 to the most recent total annual payment of ¥60.00. This implies that the company grew its distributions at a yearly rate of about 82% over that duration. We're not overly excited about the relatively short history of dividend payments, however the dividend is growing at a nice rate and we might take a closer look.
INFRONEER Holdings Could Grow Its Dividend
Some investors will be chomping at the bit to buy some of the company's stock based on its dividend history. We are encouraged to see that INFRONEER Holdings has grown earnings per share at 6.8% per year over the past five years. While on an earnings basis, this company looks appealing as an income stock, the cash payout ratio still makes us cautious.
Our Thoughts On INFRONEER Holdings' Dividend
Overall, we always like to see the dividend being raised, but we don't think INFRONEER Holdings will make a great income stock. 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.
It's important to note that companies having a consistent dividend policy will generate greater investor confidence than those having an erratic one. At the same time, there are other factors our readers should be conscious of before pouring capital into a stock. To that end, INFRONEER Holdings has 2 warning signs (and 1 which makes us a bit uncomfortable) we think you should know about. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.
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About TSE:5076
INFRONEER Holdings
Provides infrastructure services in Japan.