Exploring ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC (NYSE:ABR)'s dividend characteristics.

Our stock screener has spotted ARBOR REALTY TRUST INC (NYSE:ABR) as a good dividend stock with solid fundamentals. ABR shows decent health and profitability. At the same time it gives a good and sustainable dividend. We'll dive into each aspect below.

Dividend Insights: ABR

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. ABR scores a 7 out of 10:

• With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 15.23%, ABR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 14.09, ABR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
• ABR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
• On average, the dividend of ABR grows each year by 12.05%, which is quite nice.
• ABR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• ABR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.

Looking at the Health

ChartMill employs its own Health Rating for stock assessment. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is calculated by examining various liquidity and solvency ratios. In the case of ABR, the assigned 6 reflects its health status:

• Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.34, ABR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
• ABR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 21.77. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABR outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
• ABR's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ABR outperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
• A Current Ratio of 115.47 indicates that ABR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• ABR has a Current ratio of 115.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. ABR outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
• ABR has a Quick Ratio of 115.47. This indicates that ABR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• ABR has a better Quick ratio (115.47) than 100.00% of its industry peers.

How do we evaluate the Profitability for ABR?

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. ABR scores a 6 out of 10:

• ABR has a better Return On Assets (1.65%) than 87.69% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Equity of ABR (7.38%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Invested Capital of ABR (1.69%) is better than 83.08% of its industry peers.
• ABR has a better Profit Margin (15.65%) than 70.77% of its industry peers.
• The Operating Margin of ABR (20.20%) is better than 70.77% of its industry peers.
• With an excellent Gross Margin value of 43.60%, ABR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.

More Best Dividend stocks can be found in our Best Dividend screener.

For an up to date full fundamental analysis you can check the fundamental report of ABR

Keep in mind

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.