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A large part of investment returns can be generated by dividend-paying stock given their role in compounding returns over time. Historically, Tao Heung Holdings Limited (HKG:573) has been paying a dividend to shareholders. Today it yields 7.8%. Should it have a place in your portfolio? Let’s take a look at Tao Heung Holdings in more detail.
See our latest analysis for Tao Heung Holdings
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How I analyze a dividend stock
When assessing a stock as a potential addition to my dividend Portfolio, I look at these five areas:
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Is it the top 25% annual dividend yield payer?
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Has its dividend been stable over the past (i.e. no missed payments or significant payout cuts)?
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Has dividend per share risen in the past couple of years?
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Does earnings amply cover its dividend payments?
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Will it be able to continue to payout at the current rate in the future?
How does Tao Heung Holdings fare?
Tao Heung Holdings has a trailing twelve-month payout ratio of 74%, which means that the dividend is covered by earnings. Furthermore, analysts have not forecasted a dividends per share for the future, which makes it hard to determine the yield shareholders should expect, and whether the current payout is sustainable, moving forward.
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.
If dividend is a key criteria in your investment consideration, then you need to make sure the dividend stock you’re eyeing out is reliable in its payments. Not only have dividend payouts from Tao Heung Holdings fallen over the past 10 years, it has also been highly volatile during this time, with drops of over 25% in some years. This means that dividend hunters should probably steer clear of the stock, at least for now until the track record improves.
Relative to peers, Tao Heung Holdings generates a yield of 7.8%, which is high for Hospitality stocks.
Next Steps:
If you are building an income portfolio, then Tao Heung Holdings is a complicated choice since it has some positive aspects as well as negative ones. However, if you are not strictly just a dividend investor, the stock could still offer some interesting investment opportunities. Given that 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 important factors you should look at: