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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, Grange Resources Limited (ASX:GRR) has paid a dividend to shareholders. It currently yields 7.4%. Let's dig deeper into whether Grange Resources should have a place in your portfolio.
Check out our latest analysis for Grange Resources
5 questions I ask before picking 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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Does it pay an annual yield higher than 75% of dividend payers?
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Has it paid dividend every year without dramatically reducing payout in the past?
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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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Based on future earnings growth, will it be able to continue to payout dividend at the current rate?
Does Grange Resources pass our checks?
The company currently pays out 20% of its earnings as a dividend, according to its trailing twelve-month data, 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 thinking about whether a dividend is sustainable, another factor to consider is the cash flow. A company with strong cash flow, relative to earnings, can sometimes sustain a high pay out ratio.
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. Unfortunately, it is really too early to view Grange Resources as a dividend investment. It has only been consistently paying dividends for 8 years, however, standard practice for reliable payers is to look for a 10-year minimum track record.
In terms of its peers, Grange Resources has a yield of 7.4%, which is high for Metals and Mining stocks.
Next Steps:
Taking all the above into account, Grange Resources is a complicated pick for dividend investors given that there are a couple of positive things about it as well as negative. But if you are not exclusively a dividend investor, the stock could still be an interesting investment opportunity. Given that this is purely a dividend analysis, I recommend taking sufficient time to understand its core business and determine whether the company and its investment properties suit your overall goals. There are three essential factors you should further research: