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

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.

Dividend Analysis for NYSE:FLO

To gauge a stock's dividend quality, ChartMill utilizes a Dividend Rating ranging from 0 to 10. This comprehensive assessment considers various dividend aspects, including yield, history, growth, and sustainability. NYSE:FLO has achieved a 8 out of 10:

• FLO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.81%, which is a nice return.
• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.85, FLO pays a better dividend. On top of this FLO pays more dividend than 88.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, 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

A critical element of ChartMill's stock evaluation is the Health Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating considers multiple health factors, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:FLO has received a 5 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 3.49 indicates that FLO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• FLO's Altman-Z score of 3.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FLO outperforms 76.74% of its industry peers.
• FLO has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.17. This is in the better half of the industry: FLO outperforms 66.28% of its industry peers.

A Closer Look at Profitability for NYSE:FLO

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:FLO scores a 7 out of 10:

• The Return On Assets of FLO (7.02%) is better than 75.58% of its industry peers.
• Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.11%, FLO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Return On Invested Capital of FLO (9.94%) is better than 81.40% of its industry peers.
• FLO has a better Profit Margin (4.70%) than 63.95% of its industry peers.
• FLO has a better Operating Margin (7.20%) than 66.28% of its industry peers.
• FLO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• FLO has a better Gross Margin (49.30%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.

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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.