Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's Dividend Analysis
A Comprehensive Examination of the Company's Dividend Performance and Sustainability
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc(NYSE:NUV) recently announced a dividend of $0.03 per share, payable on 2023-11-01, with the ex-dividend date set for 2023-10-12. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates. Using the data from GuruFocus, let's delve into Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's dividend performance and assess its sustainability.
What Does Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc Do?
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Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide current income exempt from regular federal income tax by investing in a portfolio of municipal obligations issued by state and local government authorities or certain U.S. territories.
A Glimpse at Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's Dividend History
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc has maintained a consistent dividend payment record since 1987. Dividends are currently distributed on a monthly basis. Below is a chart showing annual Dividends Per Share for tracking historical trends.
Breaking Down Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's Dividend Yield and Growth
As of today, Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc currently has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 4.14% and a 12-month forward dividend yield of 4.27%. This suggests an expectation of increased dividend payments over the next 12 months.
Over the past three years, Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's annual dividend growth rate was -3.30%. Extended to a five-year horizon, this rate increased to -2.50% per year. Based on Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's dividend yield and five-year growth rate, the 5-year yield on cost of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc stock as of today is approximately 3.65%.
The Sustainability Question: Payout Ratio and Profitability
To assess the sustainability of the dividend, one needs to evaluate the company's payout ratio. The dividend payout ratio provides insights into the portion of earnings the company distributes as dividends. A lower ratio suggests that the company retains a significant part of its earnings, thereby ensuring the availability of funds for future growth and unexpected downturns. As of 2023-04-30, Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's dividend payout ratio is 1.87. This high payout ratio may suggest that the company's dividend may not be sustainable.
Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's profitability rank, offers an understanding of the company's earnings prowess relative to its peers. GuruFocus ranks Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's profitability 2 out of 10 as of 2023-04-30, suggesting that the dividend may not be sustainable. The company has reported net profit in 4 years out of past 10 years.
Growth Metrics: The Future Outlook
To ensure the sustainability of dividends, a company must have robust growth metrics. Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc's growth rank of 2 out of 10 suggests that the company has poor growth prospects and thus, the dividend may not be sustainable.
Next Steps
In conclusion, while Nuveen Municipal Value Fund Inc has a long history of consistent dividend payments, its high payout ratio, low profitability rank, and poor growth prospects raise concerns about the sustainability of its dividend. Investors should consider these factors carefully before making investment decisions. GuruFocus Premium users can screen for high-dividend yield stocks using the High Dividend Yield Screener.
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