Taking this key metric into account, I ran a screen for dividend payers in the energy and materials sector, trading on a major U.S. exchange with yields better than the 10 - year Treasury and an even more sustainable payout ratio of less than 25 % — lower than the S&P 500 average. (fool.com)
Which company has the more sustainable payout ratio? (investopedia.com)
I screened for Aristocrats which had a sustainable payout ratio, a reasonable dividend yield, relatively low debt / equity ratio, and positive projected earnings. (scottsinvestments.com)