Why NYSE:ABR provides a good dividend, while having solid fundamentals.

Discover ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC (NYSE:ABR)—a stock that our stock screener has recognized as a solid dividend pick with strong fundamentals. NYSE:ABR showcases decent financial health and profitability while providing a sustainable dividend. We'll explore the specifics further.

Looking at the Dividend

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 13.14%, ABR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• ABR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 12.33.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.26, ABR pays a better dividend.
• On average, the dividend of ABR grows each year by 15.06%, 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.

Health Assessment of 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 6 out of 10:

• With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.40, ABR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
• ABR's Debt to FCF ratio of 22.90 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABR outperforms 76.56% of its industry peers.
• ABR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (3.48) than 65.63% of its industry peers.
• ABR has a Current Ratio of 311.03. This indicates that ABR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• ABR's Current ratio of 311.03 is amongst the best of the industry. ABR outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
• A Quick Ratio of 311.03 indicates that ABR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• With an excellent Quick ratio value of 311.03, ABR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.

Understanding NYSE:ABR's Profitability

ChartMill's Profitability Rating offers a unique perspective on stock analysis, providing scores from 0 to 10. These ratings consider a wide range of profitability metrics and margins, both in comparison to industry peers and on their own merits. For NYSE:ABR, the assigned 7 is a significant indicator of profitability:

• ABR has a better Return On Assets (1.94%) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Equity of ABR (9.00%) is better than 95.31% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.95%, ABR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.06% of the companies in the same industry.
• The 3 year average ROIC (1.93%) for ABR is below the current ROIC(1.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
• The Profit Margin of ABR (17.58%) is better than 85.94% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.37%, ABR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.94% of the companies in the same industry.
• ABR's Gross Margin of 43.47% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABR outperforms 76.56% of its industry peers.

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Keep in mind

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.