Why NYSE:TNL qualifies as a good dividend investing stock.

TRAVEL + LEISURE CO (NYSE:TNL) was identified as a stock worth exploring by dividend investors by our stock screener. NYSE:TNL scores well on profitability, solvency and liquidity. At the same time it seems to pay a decent dividend. We'll explore this a bit deeper below.

Dividend Examination for NYSE:TNL

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:TNL scores a 7 out of 10:

• TNL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.01%, which is a nice return.
• TNL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.93. TNL pays more dividend than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
• TNL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
• TNL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• 33.25% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TNL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.

What does the Health looks like for NYSE:TNL

ChartMill assigns a proprietary Health Rating to each stock. The score is computed by evaluating various liquidity and solvency ratios and ranges from 0 to 10. NYSE:TNL was assigned a score of 6 for health:

• Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.29, TNL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
• A Current Ratio of 3.80 indicates that TNL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• TNL has a Current ratio of 3.80. This is amongst the best in the industry. TNL outperforms 97.69% of its industry peers.
• A Quick Ratio of 2.79 indicates that TNL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• The Quick ratio of TNL (2.79) is better than 95.38% of its industry peers.

Analyzing Profitability Metrics

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:TNL has earned a 6 out of 10:

• Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.29%, TNL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.15% of the companies in the same industry.
• TNL's Return On Invested Capital of 10.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TNL outperforms 73.08% of its industry peers.
• The 3 year average ROIC (9.59%) for TNL is below the current ROIC(10.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
• With a decent Profit Margin value of 10.99%, TNL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.62% of the companies in the same industry.
• TNL's Operating Margin of 19.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TNL outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.

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Keep in mind

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.