Exploring NYSE:STLA's dividend characteristics.

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

Deciphering NYSE:STLA's Dividend Rating

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:STLA has been awarded a 7 for its dividend quality:

• STLA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, which is a nice return.
• STLA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.94. STLA pays more dividend than 97.44% of the companies in the same industry.
• STLA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
• On average, the dividend of STLA grows each year by 386.64%, which is quite nice.
• STLA has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
• 22.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STLA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.

Health Examination for NYSE:STLA

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 NYSE:STLA, the assigned 7 reflects its health status:

• STLA's Altman-Z score of 2.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STLA outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
• The Debt to FCF ratio of STLA is 2.43, which is a good value as it means it would take STLA, 2.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
• STLA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.43) than 94.87% of its industry peers.
• A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that STLA is not too dependend on debt financing.
• STLA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is in the better half of the industry: STLA outperforms 64.10% of its industry peers.
• The current and quick ratio evaluation for STLA is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.

Exploring NYSE:STLA'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:STLA has earned a 9 out of 10:

• The Return On Assets of STLA (9.20%) is better than 89.74% of its industry peers.
• With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.76%, STLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
• Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.22%, STLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
• Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STLA is above the industry average of 12.29%.
• The 3 year average ROIC (14.80%) for STLA is below the current ROIC(15.22%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
• Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.81%, STLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
• In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STLA has grown nicely.
• With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.19%, STLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
• STLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• STLA has a Gross Margin of 20.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: STLA outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
• In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STLA has grown nicely.

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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.