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Censof Holdings Berhad (KLSE:CENSOF) Has Announced A Dividend Of RM0.0075

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Censof Holdings Berhad (KLSE:CENSOF) has announced that it will pay a dividend of RM0.0075 per share on the 8th of July. This means the dividend yield will be fairly typical at 2.4%.

See our latest analysis for Censof Holdings Berhad

Censof Holdings Berhad's Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings

We like to see a healthy dividend yield, but that is only helpful to us if the payment can continue. Prior to this announcement, Censof Holdings Berhad's dividend was only 22% of earnings, however it was paying out 136% of free cash flows. While the business may be attempting to set a balanced dividend policy, a cash payout ratio this high might expose the dividend to being cut if the business ran into some challenges.

Over the next year, EPS could expand by 11.1% if recent trends continue. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 20%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.

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KLSE:CENSOF Historic Dividend June 2nd 2022

Dividend Volatility

The company's dividend history has been marked by instability, with at least 1 cut in the last 10 years. Since 2012, the first annual payment was RM0.02, compared to the most recent full-year payment of RM0.015. This works out to be a decline of approximately 2.8% per year over that time. Declining dividends isn't generally what we look for as they can indicate that the company is running into some challenges.

The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow

With a relatively unstable dividend, it's even more important to see if earnings per share is growing. Censof Holdings Berhad has seen EPS rising for the last five years, at 11% per annum. A low payout ratio and decent growth suggests that the company is reinvesting well, and it also has plenty of room to increase the dividend over time.

In Summary

Overall, it's nice to see a consistent dividend payment, but we think that longer term, the current level of payment might be unsustainable. While Censof Holdings Berhad is earning enough to cover the payments, the cash flows are lacking. We would probably look elsewhere for an income investment.

Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. At the same time, there are other factors our readers should be conscious of before pouring capital into a stock. As an example, we've identified 4 warning signs for Censof Holdings 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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About KLSE:CENSOF

Censof Holdings Berhad

An investment holding company, engages in the design, development, implementation, and marketing of financial management software in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Excellent balance sheet with proven track record.

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