Toppoint(Topp) Financials: Dividend Payout Ratio Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Valuation Trend (Last 5 Years)
Valuation - dividend payout ratio
This chart shows the historical trend of dividend payout ratio for TOPP compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
Name: Dividend Payout Ratio
Definition: The dividend payout ratio shows what portion of the company’s profits are paid out to shareholders as dividends. If it’s 60%, that means 60% goes to shareholders, while 40% is kept inside the business for future growth. High payout ratios reward shareholders today. Lower payout ratios suggest the company believes it can earn even more by reinvesting in itself.
Interpretation:
• In '2022', TOPP's dividend payout ratio was 0.22, demonstrating the portion of earnings distributed as dividends. Industry average for Trucking Freight/Courier Services in '2022' stood at 0.17.
• In '2023', TOPP's dividend payout ratio was 0.17, demonstrating the portion of earnings distributed as dividends. Industry average for Trucking Freight/Courier Services in '2023' stood at 0.19. Industry average increased by 0.01 compared to previous year.
Overall, TOPP's dividend payout ratio has consistently declined during the past 2 years.
Formula: Dividend Payout Ratio = Dividends / Net Income
Good Range: Ranges widely; 30%-60% common for mature firms.