Steer Clear Of Pandox With One Better Dividend Stock Option

Dividend stocks often attract investors looking for regular income streams. However, caution is essential, especially with companies like Pandox where high payout ratios may raise concerns about the sustainability of dividends. In this article, we will explore both a promising dividend stock option and why Pandox might be a choice to reconsider in Sweden's market.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Sweden

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Zinzino (OM:ZZ B)	4.45%	★★★★★★
Betsson (OM:BETS B)	5.61%	★★★★★☆
Loomis (OM:LOOMIS)	4.54%	★★★★★☆
HEXPOL (OM:HPOL B)	3.39%	★★★★★☆
Axfood (OM:AXFO)	3.04%	★★★★★☆
Duni (OM:DUNI)	4.96%	★★★★★☆
Nordea Bank Abp (OM:NDA SE)	8.13%	★★★★★☆
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (OM:SEB A)	5.45%	★★★★★☆
Avanza Bank Holding (OM:AZA)	4.39%	★★★★★☆
Bilia (OM:BILI A)	4.52%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 25 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore one of the standout options from the results in the screener and examine one not meeting the grade.

Top Pick

Bilia (OM:BILI A)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Bilia AB (publ) is a full-service supplier for car ownership, operating in Sweden, Norway, Luxembourg, and Belgium with a market capitalization of SEK 13.42 billion.

Operations: Bilia generates revenue from various segments including SEK 19.28 billion from car sales in Sweden, SEK 7.16 billion from car sales in Norway, SEK 3.61 billion from car sales in Western Europe, SEK 6.16 billion from service operations in Sweden, SEK 2.16 billion from service operations in Norway, and SEK 654 million from service operations in Western Europe, along with SEK 1.08 billion from fuel sales.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Bilia, a Swedish company, offers a dividend yield of 4.66%, ranking in the top 25% for dividend payers in Sweden. However, this dividend is challenged by coverage issues, with a cash payout ratio at 518.9%, indicating dividends are not well supported by cash flows. Despite these concerns, Bilia has maintained its payouts with a reasonable earnings payout ratio of 72.6%. Recent strategic moves include a new partnership with Volvo Car Sweden aimed at enhancing customer experiences from September 2024 onwards.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Bilia.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Bilia's share price might be on the cheaper side.

One To Reconsider

Pandox (OM:PNDX B)

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★☆☆☆☆

Overview: Pandox AB, a global hotel property company, owns, develops, and leases hotel properties with a market capitalization of approximately SEK 35.30 billion.

Operations: The firm generates its revenue primarily through two segments: own operation (SEK 3.24 billion) and rental agreements (SEK 3.76 billion).

Dividend Yield: 2.1%

Pandox, a Swedish hotel operator, has increased its dividend to SEK 4.00 per share despite a high payout ratio of 942.8%, signaling potential risk in sustainability. The company's recent earnings show improvement with a net income of SEK 447 million up from last year's loss; however, its dividend yield remains low at 2.11%, below the top quartile average of 4.16%. Additionally, Pandox's dividends have been volatile over the past eight years, further questioning reliability amidst financial pressures such as inadequate interest coverage by earnings.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Pandox's dividend report.

Where To Now?

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