Balancing Dividends and Fundamentals: The Case of NYSE:ABR.

ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC (NYSE:ABR) was identified as a stock worth exploring by dividend investors by our stock screener. NYSE:ABR scores well on profitability, solvency and liquidity. At the same time it seems to pay a decent dividend. We'll explore this a bit deeper below.

Assessing Dividend for NYSE:ABR

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to each stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating is calculated by analyzing various dividend elements, such as yield, historical performance, dividend growth, and sustainability. NYSE:ABR has been awarded a 7 for its dividend quality:

• With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.25%, ABR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.55, ABR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
• ABR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
• On average, the dividend of ABR grows each year by 14.15%, which is quite nice.
• ABR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• ABR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.

Assessing Health Metrics for NYSE:ABR

ChartMill assigns a Health Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different health aspects like liquidity and solvency, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NYSE:ABR scores a 5 out of 10:

• The Altman-Z score of ABR (0.39) is better than 78.13% of its industry peers.
• A Current Ratio of 71.99 indicates that ABR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• The Current ratio of ABR (71.99) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
• ABR has a Quick Ratio of 71.99. This indicates that ABR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• ABR has a better Quick ratio (71.99) than 100.00% of its industry peers.

Exploring NYSE:ABR's Profitability

ChartMill assigns a Profitability Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different profitability ratios and margins, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NYSE:ABR scores a 6 out of 10:

• Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.10%, ABR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
• ABR has a Return On Equity of 10.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABR outperforms 89.06% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Invested Capital of ABR (2.03%) is better than 76.56% of its industry peers.
• The 3 year average ROIC (1.93%) for ABR is below the current ROIC(2.03%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
• ABR has a better Profit Margin (20.32%) than 73.44% of its industry peers.
• ABR has a better Operating Margin (24.94%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
• The Gross Margin of ABR (44.39%) is better than 65.63% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

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