Ford Motor Co. (Symbol: F) has received accolades as one of the Top 25 dividend stocks in the most recent DividendRank report. The company’s shares not only demonstrate attractive valuation metrics but also exhibit strong profitability metrics. With a recent share price of $12.80, representing a price-to-book ratio of 1.2 and an annual dividend yield of 4.69%, Ford stands out in comparison to the average company in Dividend Channel’s coverage universe that yields 4.2% and trades at a price-to-book ratio of 2.5. The report also highlighted the company’s robust quarterly dividend history and favorable long-term multi-year growth rates in critical fundamental data points.
The report underscored the appeal of companies that are not only the most profitable but also trade at an attractive valuation, aligning with the preferences of dividend investors approaching investing from a value standpoint. The proprietary DividendRank formula employed by Dividend Channel ranks the coverage universe based on various criteria for profitability and valuation, yielding a list of the top ”interesting” stocks meant to serve as a source of ideas warranting further research.
The annualized dividend paid by Ford Motor Co. stands at $0.6/share, currently distributed in quarterly installments, with the most recent dividend ex-date on 02/15/2024. The report highlighted the significance of examining a company’s long-term dividend history in determining the likelihood of the most recent dividend’s continuity.
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