dormakaba Holding (VTX:DOKA) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Simply Wall St · 09/29 08:49

dormakaba Holding AG's (VTX:DOKA) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to CHF8.00 on the 16th of October. This means that the dividend yield is 1.3%, which is a bit low when comparing to other companies in the industry.

While the dividend yield is important for income investors, it is also important to consider any large share price moves, as this will generally outweigh any gains from distributions. Investors will be pleased to see that dormakaba Holding's stock price has increased by 32% in the last 3 months, which is good for shareholders and can also explain a decrease in the dividend yield.

Check out our latest analysis for dormakaba Holding

dormakaba Holding's Future Dividend Projections Appear 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. The last payment made up 79% of earnings, but cash flows were much higher. Since the dividend is just paying out cash to shareholders, we care more about the cash payout ratio from which we can see plenty is being left over for reinvestment in the business.

According to analysts, EPS should be several times higher next year. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 23%, which would make us comfortable with the dividend's sustainability, despite the levels currently being elevated.

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SWX:DOKA Historic Dividend September 29th 2024

Dividend Volatility

The company's dividend history has been marked by instability, with at least one cut in the last 10 years. Since 2014, the annual payment back then was CHF11.00, compared to the most recent full-year payment of CHF8.00. This works out to be a decline of approximately 3.1% per year over that time. A company that decreases its dividend over time generally isn't what we are looking for.

Dividend Growth Potential Is Shaky

Given that the dividend has been cut in the past, we need to check if earnings are growing and if that might lead to stronger dividends in the future. dormakaba Holding's earnings per share has shrunk at 20% a year over the past five years. Dividend payments are likely to come under some pressure unless EPS can pull out of the nosedive it is in. It's not all bad news though, as the earnings are predicted to rise over the next 12 months - we would just be a bit cautious until this becomes a long term trend.

Our Thoughts On dormakaba Holding's Dividend

In summary, dividends being cut isn't ideal, however it can bring the payment into a more sustainable range. The company is generating plenty of cash, which could maintain the dividend for a while, but the track record hasn't been great. We don't think dormakaba Holding is a great stock to add to your portfolio if income is your focus.

Market movements attest to how highly valued a consistent dividend policy is compared to one which is more unpredictable. 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 2 warning signs for dormakaba Holding that you should be aware of before investing. Is dormakaba Holding not quite the opportunity you were looking for? Why not check out our selection of top dividend stocks.