Definition
The portion of earnings or cash flow paid as dividends.
Why it’s relevant today
Companies balance shareholder distributions with reinvestment needs.
Why it matters
The ratio helps assess whether a dividend is sustainable.
The portion of earnings or cash flow paid as dividends.
Companies balance shareholder distributions with reinvestment needs.
The ratio helps assess whether a dividend is sustainable.
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