Yaoko Co.,Ltd. (TSE:8279) will pay a dividend of ¥55.00 on the 5th of December. Although the dividend is now higher, the yield is only 1.2%, which is below the industry average.
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YaokoLtd's Earnings Easily Cover The Distributions
If it is predictable over a long period, even low dividend yields can be attractive. However, prior to this announcement, YaokoLtd's 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.
The next year is set to see EPS grow by 6.4%. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 28% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.
YaokoLtd Has A Solid Track Record
Even over a long history of paying dividends, the company's distributions have been remarkably stable. Since 2014, the dividend has gone from ¥30.00 total annually to ¥110.00. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 14% a year over that time. So, dividends have been growing pretty quickly, and even more impressively, they haven't experienced any notable falls during this period.
YaokoLtd Could Grow Its Dividend
Investors who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. It's encouraging to see that YaokoLtd has been growing its earnings per share at 8.3% a year over the past five years. YaokoLtd definitely has the potential to grow its dividend in the future with earnings on an uptrend and a low payout ratio.
YaokoLtd Looks Like A Great Dividend Stock
In summary, it is always positive to see the dividend being increased, and we are particularly pleased with its overall sustainability. Earnings are easily covering distributions, and the company is generating plenty of cash. All of these factors considered, we think this has solid potential as a dividend stock.
Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. 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 YaokoLtd that you should be aware of before investing. If you are a dividend investor, you might also want to look at our curated list of high yield dividend stocks.
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About TSE:8279
Excellent balance sheet average dividend payer.
