These Materials Dividend Stocks Are Best In Class
The materials industry is deeply cyclical with producers benefiting highly during an economic boom and many players going bankrupt in a bust. Therefore, this industry is a macroeconomic play with the opportunity of riding the wave in times of robust demand for commodities. These materials stocks are also well-positioned to take advantage of rising commodity prices while offering an attractive dividend yield. I’ve made a list of other value-adding dividend-paying stocks in the materials industry for you to consider for your investment portfolio.
Metal Coatings (India) Limited (BSE:531810)
531810 has a sizeable dividend yield of 3.51% and their current payout ratio is 42.86% . Dividends per share have increased during the past 10 years, but there have been a couple hiccups. However, they have historically always picked up again. Metal Coatings (India) is also reasonably priced, with a PE ratio of 12.2 that compares favorably with the IN Metals and Mining average of 20. More on Metal Coatings (India) here.
Gandhi Special Tubes Limited (BSE:513108)
513108 has a solid dividend yield of 2.33% and a reasonably sustainable dividend payout ratio , with analysts expecting a 40.99% payout in the next three years. 513108 has increased its dividend from ₹2.50 to ₹9.00 over the past 10 years. To the enjoyment of shareholders, the company hasn’t missed a payment during this period. Continue research on Gandhi Special Tubes here.
The Andhra Sugars Limited (NSEI:ANDHRSUGAR)
ANDHRSUGAR has a decent dividend yield of 2.30% and their current payout ratio is 22.33% . While the yield has dropped at times in the last 10 years, dividends per share during this time have increased overall from ₹5.00 to ₹10.00. Andhra Sugars’s earnings per share growth of 152.33% over the past 12 months outpaced the in chemicals industry’s average growth rate of 22.68%. Dig deeper into Andhra Sugars here.
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The author is an independent contributor and at the time of publication had no position in the stocks mentioned.