Exploring NYSE:FLO's dividend characteristics.

FLOWERS FOODS INC (NYSE:FLO) has caught the attention of dividend investors as a stock worth considering. NYSE:FLO excels in profitability, solvency, and liquidity, all while providing a decent dividend. Let's delve into the details.

Evaluating Dividend: NYSE:FLO

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:FLO has been awarded a 8 for its dividend quality:

• With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.22%, FLO is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.73, FLO pays a better dividend. On top of this FLO pays more dividend than 89.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.16, FLO pays a better dividend.
• On average, the dividend of FLO grows each year by 10.15%, which is quite nice.
• FLO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
• FLO has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.

Health Analysis for NYSE:FLO

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 NYSE:FLO, the assigned 5 for health provides valuable insights:

• An Altman-Z score of 3.71 indicates that FLO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• FLO has a Altman-Z score of 3.71. This is in the better half of the industry: FLO outperforms 75.82% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.17, FLO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.

Analyzing Profitability Metrics

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:FLO, the assigned 7 is a significant indicator of profitability:

• With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.02%, FLO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
• FLO's Return On Equity of 17.11% is amongst the best of the industry. FLO outperforms 82.42% of its industry peers.
• FLO has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.94%) than 82.42% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.70%, FLO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.03% of the companies in the same industry.
• FLO has a better Operating Margin (7.20%) than 68.13% of its industry peers.
• FLO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• With an excellent Gross Margin value of 49.30%, FLO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.90% of the companies in the same industry.

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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.