Exploring AMPHENOL CORP-CL A (NYSE:APH)'s dividend characteristics.

AMPHENOL CORP-CL A (NYSE:APH) has caught the attention of dividend investors as a stock worth considering. APH excels in profitability, solvency, and liquidity, all while providing a decent dividend. Let's delve into the details.

Unpacking APH's Dividend Rating

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different dividend aspects, including the yield, the growth and sustainability. APH scores a 7 out of 10:

• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.15, APH pays a better dividend. On top of this APH pays more dividend than 86.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• APH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
• APH has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
• 24.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by APH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
• APH's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.

Health Assessment of APH

ChartMill employs a unique Health Rating system for all stocks. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is determined by analyzing various liquidity and solvency ratios. For APH, the assigned 5 for health provides valuable insights:

• An Altman-Z score of 6.33 indicates that APH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.33, APH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Debt to FCF ratio of APH is 3.20, which is a good value as it means it would take APH, 3.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
• With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.20, APH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
• APH has a Current Ratio of 2.37. This indicates that APH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.

Exploring APH's Profitability

Discover ChartMill's exclusive Profitability Rating, a proprietary metric that assesses stocks on a scale of 0 to 10. It takes into consideration various profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. Notably, APH has achieved a 8:

• APH has a better Return On Assets (11.31%) than 93.50% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.76%, APH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
• APH has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.17%) than 93.50% of its industry peers.
• The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for APH is significantly above the industry average of 8.82%.
• With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.92%, APH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.31% of the companies in the same industry.
• In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of APH has grown nicely.
• The Operating Margin of APH (21.57%) is better than 99.19% of its industry peers.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of APH has grown nicely.

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Disclaimer

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.