AVG Logistics (NSE:AVG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of ₹1.20
AVG Logistics Limited (NSE:AVG) will pay a dividend of ₹1.20 on the 1st of January. This payment means the dividend yield will be 0.5%, which is below the average for the industry.
AVG Logistics' Projected Earnings Seem Likely To Cover Future Distributions
Even a low dividend yield can be attractive if it is sustained for years on end. Based on the last payment, AVG Logistics was earning enough to cover the dividend, but free cash flows weren't positive. With the company not bringing in any cash, paying out to shareholders is bound to become difficult at some point.
Looking forward, earnings per share could rise by 33.5% over the next year if the trend from the last few years continues. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 6.4%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend.
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AVG Logistics Doesn't Have A Long Payment History
The company has maintained a consistent dividend for a few years now, but we would like to see a longer track record before relying on it. Since 2023, the annual payment back then was ₹1.00, compared to the most recent full-year payment of ₹1.20. This works out to be a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.5% a year over that time. Investors will likely want to see a longer track record of growth before making decision to add this to their income portfolio.
The Dividend Looks Likely To Grow
Investors who have held shares in the company for the past few years will be happy with the dividend income they have received. We are encouraged to see that AVG Logistics has grown earnings per share at 34% per year over the past five years. Earnings have been growing rapidly, and with a low payout ratio we think that the company could turn out to be a great dividend stock.
We should note that AVG Logistics has issued stock equal to 10% of shares outstanding. Regularly doing this can be detrimental - it's hard to grow dividends per share when new shares are regularly being created.
In Summary
In summary, while it's good to see that the dividend hasn't been cut, we are a bit cautious about AVG Logistics' payments, as there could be some issues with sustaining them into the future. With cash flows lacking, it is difficult to see how the company can sustain a dividend payment. 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. Meanwhile, despite the importance of dividend payments, they are not the only factors our readers should know when assessing a company. Just as an example, we've come across 4 warning signs for AVG Logistics you should be aware of, and 1 of them can't be ignored. Looking for more high-yielding dividend ideas? Try our collection of strong dividend payers.
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