Why the dividend investor may take a look at NYSE:FDX.

Take a closer look at FEDEX CORP (NYSE:FDX), a stock of interest to dividend investors uncovered by our stock screener. NYSE:FDX excels in fundamentals and provides a decent dividend, all while maintaining a reasonable valuation. Let's break it down further.

What does the Dividend looks like for NYSE:FDX

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. NYSE:FDX scores a 7 out of 10:

• FDX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.86. FDX pays more dividend than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
• On average, the dividend of FDX grows each year by 14.41%, which is quite nice.
• FDX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• FDX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
• FDX pays out 33.49% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.

Deciphering NYSE:FDX's Health Rating

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:FDX has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• FDX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.57. This is in the better half of the industry: FDX outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.

Evaluating Profitability: NYSE:FDX

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, NYSE:FDX has achieved a 7:

• With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.54%, FDX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
• FDX's Return On Equity of 14.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDX outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Invested Capital of FDX (6.07%) is better than 68.42% of its industry peers.
• FDX has a better Profit Margin (4.44%) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
• FDX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• FDX's Operating Margin of 6.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FDX outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
• FDX has a better Gross Margin (70.74%) than 94.74% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.