MFO Spólka Akcyjna (WSE:MFO) Looks Interesting, And It's About To Pay A Dividend

MFO Spólka Akcyjna (WSE:MFO) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 2 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 of consequence because whenever a stock is bought or sold, the trade takes at least two business day to settle. Meaning, you will need to purchase MFO Spólka Akcyjna's shares before the 9th of June to receive the dividend, which will be paid on the 24th of June.

The company's next dividend payment will be zł1.00 per share, and in the last 12 months, the company paid a total of zł1.00 per share. Calculating the last year's worth of payments shows that MFO Spólka Akcyjna has a trailing yield of 2.2% on the current share price of PLN45.2. Dividends are a major contributor to investment returns for long term holders, but only if the dividend continues to be paid. So we need to investigate whether MFO Spólka Akcyjna can afford its dividend, and if the dividend could grow.

Check out our latest analysis for MFO Spólka Akcyjna

Dividends are typically paid out of company income, so if a company pays out more than it earned, its dividend is usually at a higher risk of being cut. MFO Spólka Akcyjna is paying out just 18% of its profit after tax, which is comfortably low and leaves plenty of breathing room in the case of adverse events.

Click here to see how much of its profit MFO Spólka Akcyjna paid out over the last 12 months.

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 business enters a downturn and the dividend is cut, the company could see its value fall precipitously. It's encouraging to see MFO Spólka Akcyjna has grown its earnings rapidly, up 28% a year for the past five years. With earnings per share growing rapidly and the company sensibly reinvesting almost all of its profits within the business, MFO Spólka Akcyjna looks like a promising growth company.

Many investors will assess a company's dividend performance by evaluating how much the dividend payments have changed over time. MFO Spólka Akcyjna has delivered an average of 22% per year annual increase in its dividend, based on the past six years of dividend payments. Both per-share earnings and dividends have both been growing rapidly in recent times, which is great to see.

Final Takeaway

Is MFO Spólka Akcyjna an attractive dividend stock, or better left on the shelf? Companies like MFO Spólka Akcyjna that are growing rapidly and paying out a low fraction of earnings, are usually reinvesting heavily in their business. Perhaps even more importantly - this can sometimes signal management is focused on the long term future of the business. In summary, MFO Spólka Akcyjna appears to have some promise as a dividend stock, and we'd suggest taking a closer look at it.

While it's tempting to invest in MFO Spólka Akcyjna for the dividends alone, you should always be mindful of the risks involved. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 3 warning signs with MFO Spólka Akcyjna and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

We wouldn't recommend just buying the first dividend stock you see, though. Here's a list of interesting dividend stocks with a greater than 2% yield and an upcoming dividend.

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