The company's score is helped by its relatively
low free cash flow payout ratio, which sits at 52 % over the last four quarters.
Not exact matches
The
lower a
payout ratio, the more secure a company's dividend will be in the face of economic shocks because they have more
free cash flow that can be used to pay the dividend if earnings drop.
The company has relatively
low payout ratios, sells recession - resistant products, generates excellent
free cash flow, and has a very healthy balance sheet.
As a group, they yield 3.25 % with relatively
low payout ratios, healthy balance sheets, and a stable and growing earnings and
free cash flow base that should allow for steady dividend increases over time.
HRL sports a
free cash flow payout ratio of about 29 %, which is incredibly
low and conservative.