Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad's (KLSE:YOCB) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad's (KLSE:YOCB) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to MYR0.035 on 25th of July. This takes the annual payment to 5.0% of the current stock price, which unfortunately is below what the industry is paying.

Check out our latest analysis for Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad

Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad's Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings

The dividend yield is a little bit low, but sustainability of the payments is also an important part of evaluating an income stock. However, Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad's earnings easily cover the dividend. As a result, a large proportion of what it earned was being reinvested back into the business.

Over the next year, EPS could expand by 11.8% if recent trends continue. If the dividend continues on this path, the payout ratio could be 23% by next year, which we think can be pretty sustainable going forward.

Dividend Volatility

While the company has been paying a dividend for a long time, it has cut the dividend at least once in the last 10 years. Since 2013, the annual payment back then was MYR0.03, compared to the most recent full-year payment of MYR0.07. This means that it has been growing its distributions at 8.8% per annum 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. Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad might have put its house in order since then, but we remain cautious.

The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow

With a relatively unstable dividend, it's even more important to evaluate if earnings per share is growing, which could point to a growing dividend in the future. Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad has seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 12% per annum. Growth in EPS bodes well for the dividend, as does the low payout ratio that the company is currently reporting.

We Really Like Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad's Dividend

In summary, it is always positive to see the dividend being increased, and we are particularly pleased with its overall sustainability. 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. Taking this all into consideration, this looks like it could be a good dividend opportunity.

It's important to note that companies having a consistent dividend policy will generate greater investor confidence than those having an erratic one. However, there are other things to consider for investors when analysing stock performance. As an example, we've identified 2 warning signs for Yoong Onn Corporation Berhad that you should be aware of before investing. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.

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