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

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

Dividend Examination for NYSE:GES

ChartMill employs its own Dividend Rating system for all stocks. This score, on a scale of 0 to 10, is determined by evaluating different dividend factors, such as yield, historical performance, dividend growth, and sustainability. NYSE:GES has been assigned a 7 for dividend:

• GES has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.73%, which is a nice return.
• GES's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.20. GES pays more dividend than 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
• Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, GES pays a better dividend.
• GES has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• GES pays out 31.52% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.

A Closer Look at Health for NYSE:GES

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:GES scores a 5 out of 10:

• With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.75, GES is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.72% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Debt to FCF ratio of GES is 3.44, which is a good value as it means it would take GES, 3.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
• With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.44, GES is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.63% of the companies in the same industry.
• GES has a better Quick ratio (0.80) than 63.28% of its industry peers.

Understanding NYSE:GES's Profitability

ChartMill utilizes a Profitability Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:GES has earned a 8 out of 10:

• Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.49%, GES is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.78% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Return On Equity of GES (36.10%) is better than 85.16% of its industry peers.
• GES's Return On Invested Capital of 10.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GES outperforms 74.22% of its industry peers.
• The 3 year average ROIC (8.67%) for GES is below the current ROIC(10.69%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
• GES has a better Profit Margin (6.87%) than 82.81% of its industry peers.
• GES's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• GES has a better Operating Margin (8.52%) than 79.69% of its industry peers.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GES has grown nicely.
• With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.62%, GES is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.31% of the companies in the same industry.
• GES's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.

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Disclaimer

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice in any way. 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.