Yahoo Finance Superior Plus (TSE:SPB) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.06
Superior Plus Corp. (TSE:SPB) will pay a dividend of CA$0.06 on the 15th of October. The dividend yield will be 4.9% based on this payment which is still above the industry average.
Check out our latest analysis for Superior Plus
Superior Plus' Dividend Is Well Covered By Earnings
We like to see robust dividend yields, but that doesn't matter if the payment isn't sustainable. Based on the last payment, Superior Plus' profits didn't cover the dividend, but the company was generating enough cash instead. Healthy cash flows are always a positive sign, especially when they quite easily cover the dividend.
Over the next year, EPS is forecast to expand by 78.1%. If recent patterns in the dividend continues, the payout ratio in 12 months could be 88% which is a bit high but can definitely be sustainable.
Superior Plus' Track Record Isn't Great
The dividend hasn't seen any major cuts in the last 10 years, but it has slowly been decreasing. Since 2011, the first annual payment was CA$1.62, compared to the most recent full-year payment of CA$0.72. The dividend has shrunk at around 7.8% a year during that period. Generally, we don't like to see a dividend that has been declining over time as this can degrade shareholders' returns and indicate that the company may be running into problems.
The Dividend's Growth Prospects Are Limited
Given that dividend payments have been shrinking like a glacier in a warming world, we need to check if there are some bright spots on the horizon. Earnings has been rising at 2.4% per annum over the last five years, which admittedly is a bit slow. So the company has struggled to grow its EPS yet it's still paying out 156% of its earnings. Limited recent earnings growth and a high payout ratio makes it hard for us to envision strong future dividend growth, unless the company should have substantial pricing power or some form of competitive advantage.
In Summary
In summary, while it's good to see that the dividend hasn't been cut, we are a bit cautious about Superior Plus' payments, as there could be some issues with sustaining them into the future. The company is generating plenty of cash, but we still think the dividend is a bit high for comfort. Overall, we don't think this company has the makings of a good income stock.
Companies possessing a stable dividend policy will likely enjoy greater investor interest than those suffering from a more inconsistent approach. Still, investors need to consider a host of other factors, apart from dividend payments, when analysing a company. Just as an example, we've come across 3 warning signs for Superior Plus you should be aware of, and 1 of them is significant. We have also put together a list of global stocks with a solid dividend.
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