Why You Might Be Interested In MBM Resources Berhad (KLSE:MBMR) For Its Upcoming Dividend

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be intrigued to know that MBM Resources Berhad (KLSE:MBMR) is about to go ex-dividend in just 3 days. The ex-dividend date occurs one day before the record date which is the day on which shareholders need to be on the company's books in order to receive a dividend. The ex-dividend date is important as the process of settlement involves two full business days. So if you miss that date, you would not show up on the company's books on the record date. This means that investors who purchase MBM Resources Berhad's shares on or after the 9th of September will not receive the dividend, which will be paid on the 29th of September.

The company's next dividend payment will be RM0.05 per share. Last year, in total, the company distributed RM0.20 to shareholders. Looking at the last 12 months of distributions, MBM Resources Berhad has a trailing yield of approximately 6.2% on its current stock price of MYR3.25. We love seeing companies pay a dividend, but it's also important to be sure that laying the golden eggs isn't going to kill our golden goose! We need to see whether the dividend is covered by earnings and if it's growing.

See our latest analysis for MBM Resources Berhad

Dividends are usually paid out of company profits, so if a company pays out more than it earned then its dividend is usually at greater risk of being cut. Fortunately MBM Resources Berhad's payout ratio is modest, at just 38% of profit. Yet cash flows are even more important than profits for assessing a dividend, so we need to see if the company generated enough cash to pay its distribution. Over the last year it paid out 72% of its free cash flow as dividends, within the usual range for most companies.

It's encouraging to see that the dividend is covered by both profit and cash flow. This generally suggests the dividend is sustainable, as long as earnings don't drop precipitously.

Click here to see the company's payout ratio, plus analyst estimates of its future dividends.

Have Earnings And Dividends Been Growing?

Stocks in companies that generate sustainable earnings growth often make the best dividend prospects, as it is easier to lift the dividend when earnings are rising. If earnings fall far enough, the company could be forced to cut its dividend. For this reason, we're glad to see MBM Resources Berhad's earnings per share have risen 20% per annum over the last five years. MBM Resources Berhad has an average payout ratio which suggests a balance between growing earnings and rewarding shareholders. Given the quick rate of earnings per share growth and current level of payout, there may be a chance of further dividend increases in the future.

The main way most investors will assess a company's dividend prospects is by checking the historical rate of dividend growth. In the past 10 years, MBM Resources Berhad has increased its dividend at approximately 10% a year on average. It's exciting to see that both earnings and dividends per share have grown rapidly over the past few years.

Final Takeaway

From a dividend perspective, should investors buy or avoid MBM Resources Berhad? Earnings per share have grown at a nice rate in recent times and over the last year, MBM Resources Berhad paid out less than half its earnings and a bit over half its free cash flow. MBM Resources Berhad looks solid on this analysis overall, and we'd definitely consider investigating it more closely.

In light of that, while MBM Resources Berhad has an appealing dividend, it's worth knowing the risks involved with this stock. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with MBM Resources Berhad and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

If you're in the market for dividend stocks, we recommend checking our list of top dividend stocks with a greater than 2% yield and an upcoming dividend.

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