The board of Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. (TSE:1925) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 5th of December, with investors receiving ¥70.00 per share. This makes the dividend yield 3.5%, which is above the industry average.
Check out our latest analysis for Daiwa House Industry
Daiwa House Industry's Earnings Easily Cover The Distributions
While it is great to have a strong dividend yield, we should also consider whether the payment is sustainable. Daiwa House Industry is quite easily earning enough to cover the dividend, however it is being let down by weak cash flows. We think that cash flows should take priority over earnings, so this is definitely a worry for the dividend going forward.
Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 4.5%. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 33% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.
Dividend Volatility
The company has a long dividend track record, but it doesn't look great with cuts in the past. Since 2014, the annual payment back then was ¥38.00, compared to the most recent full-year payment of ¥145.00. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 14% a year over that time. 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.
We Could See Daiwa House Industry's Dividend Growing
With a relatively unstable dividend, it's even more important to see if earnings per share is growing. It's encouraging to see that Daiwa House Industry has been growing its earnings per share at 5.5% a year over the past five years. Growth in EPS bodes well for the dividend, as does the low payout ratio that the company is currently reporting.
Our Thoughts On Daiwa House Industry's Dividend
Overall, we always like to see the dividend being raised, but we don't think Daiwa House Industry 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. We don't think Daiwa House Industry is a great stock to add to your portfolio if income is your focus.
It's important to note that companies having a consistent dividend policy will generate greater investor confidence than those having an erratic one. Still, investors need to consider a host of other factors, apart from dividend payments, when analysing a company. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for Daiwa House Industry (of which 1 is a bit concerning!) you should know about. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.
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About TSE:1925
Daiwa House Industry
Engages in the construction contracts business in Japan and internationally.
Undervalued with mediocre balance sheet.
