Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad (KLSE:NSOP) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad (KLSE:NSOP) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 27th of December to MYR0.14. This takes the dividend yield to 4.8%, which shareholders will be pleased with.
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Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad's Projected Earnings Seem Likely To Cover Future Distributions
While it is great to have a strong dividend yield, we should also consider whether the payment is sustainable. However, prior to this announcement, Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad'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.
If the trend of the last few years continues, EPS will grow by 38.7% over the next 12 months. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 35%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.
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 MYR0.09 total annually to MYR0.20. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 8.3% a year over that time. It's good to see the dividend growing at a decent rate, but the dividend has been cut at least once in the past. Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad might have put its house in order since then, but we remain cautious.
The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow
Given that the dividend has been cut in the past, we need to check if earnings are growing and if that might lead to stronger dividends in the future. It's encouraging to see that Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad has been growing its earnings per share at 39% a year over the past five years. A low payout ratio gives the company a lot of flexibility, and growing earnings also make it very easy for it to grow the dividend.
We Really Like Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad's Dividend
Overall, a dividend increase is always good, and we think that Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad is a strong income stock thanks to its track record and growing earnings. 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.
It's important to note that companies having a consistent dividend policy will generate greater investor confidence than those having an erratic one. Meanwhile, despite the importance of dividend payments, they are not the only factors our readers should know when assessing a company. For instance, we've picked out 2 warning signs for Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad that investors should take into consideration. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.
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About KLSE:NSOP
Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Berhad
An investment holding company, engages in the oil palms cultivation activities in Malaysia.
Flawless balance sheet with solid track record and pays a dividend.