Why Income Investors Should Have Swiss Prime Site AG (VTX:SPSN) In Their Portfolio
If you are an income investor, then Swiss Prime Site AG (VTX:SPSN) should be on your radar. Swiss Prime Site AG, through its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate company in Switzerland. Over the past 10 years, the CHF7.3b market cap company has been growing its dividend payments, from CHF3.4 to CHF3.8. Currently yielding 4.0%, let's take a closer look at Swiss Prime Site's dividend profile.
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What Is A Dividend Rock Star?
It is a stock that pays a reliable and steady dividend over the past decade, at a rate that is competitive relative to the other dividend-paying companies on the market. More specifically:
It is paying an annual yield above 75% of dividend payers
It consistently pays out dividend without missing a payment or significantly cutting payout
Its dividend per share amount has increased over the past
It can afford to pay the current rate of dividends from its earnings
It is able to continue to payout at the current rate in the future
High Yield And Dependable
The company's dividend yield stands at 4.0%, which is high for Real Estate stocks. But the real reason Swiss Prime Site stands out is because it has a proven track record of continuously paying out this level of dividends, from earnings, to shareholders and can be expected to continue paying in the future. This is a highly desirable trait for a stock holding if you're investor who wants a robust cash inflow from your portfolio over a long period of time.
If there's one type of stock you want to be reliable, it's dividend stocks and their stable income-generating ability. In the case of SPSN it has increased its DPS from CHF3.4 to CHF3.8 in the past 10 years. During this period it has not missed a payment, as one would expect for a company increasing its dividend. These are all positive signs of a great, reliable dividend stock.
The company currently pays out 55% of its earnings as a dividend, according to its trailing twelve-month data, which means that the dividend is covered by earnings. In the near future, analysts are predicting a higher payout ratio of 90% which, assuming the share price stays the same, leads to a dividend yield of around 4.0%. However, EPS is forecasted to fall to CHF4.85 in the upcoming year. Therefore, although payout is expected to increase, the fall in earnings may not equate to higher dividend income.
When assessing the forecast sustainability of a dividend it is also worth considering the cash flow of the business. Companies with strong cash flow can sustain a higher payout ratio, while companies with weaker cash flow generally cannot.
Next Steps:
There aren't many other stocks out there with the same track record as Swiss Prime Site, so I would certainly recommend further examining the stock if its dividend characteristics appeal to you. However, given this is purely a dividend analysis, you should always research extensively before deciding whether or not a stock is an appropriate investment for you. I always recommend analysing the company's fundamentals and underlying business before making an investment decision. There are three essential factors you should further examine:
Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for SPSN’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for SPSN’s outlook.
Valuation: What is SPSN worth today? Even if the stock is a cash cow, it's not worth an infinite price. The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether SPSN is currently mispriced by the market.
Other Dividend Rockstars: Are there strong dividend payers with better fundamentals out there? Check out our free list of these great stocks here.
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