Exploring NYSE:HRB's dividend characteristics.

Discover H&R BLOCK INC (NYSE:HRB)—a stock that our stock screener has recognized as a solid dividend pick with strong fundamentals. NYSE:HRB showcases decent financial health and profitability while providing a sustainable dividend. We'll explore the specifics further.

Dividend Assessment of NYSE:HRB

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to each stock, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating is calculated by analyzing various dividend elements, such as yield, historical performance, dividend growth, and sustainability. NYSE:HRB has been awarded a 7 for its dividend quality:

• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 18.49, HRB pays a better dividend. On top of this HRB pays more dividend than 95.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• HRB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• HRB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• 30.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HRB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
• HRB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.

Health Analysis for NYSE:HRB

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:HRB has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• HRB has a Altman-Z score of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: HRB outperforms 76.56% of its industry peers.
• HRB has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.82. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HRB would need 3.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
• HRB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.82. This is in the better half of the industry: HRB outperforms 73.44% of its industry peers.

Analyzing Profitability Metrics

Discover ChartMill's exclusive Profitability Rating, a proprietary metric that assesses stocks on a scale of 0 to 10. It takes into consideration various profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. Notably, NYSE:HRB has achieved a 7:

• Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 21.18%, HRB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
• With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 30.99%, HRB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.31% of the companies in the same industry.
• Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HRB is significantly above the industry average of 15.00%.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (30.99%) for HRB is above the 3 year average (27.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• HRB has a Profit Margin of 16.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HRB outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
• HRB has a Operating Margin of 21.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HRB outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

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.