Yahoo Finance Bharat Petroleum Leads Three Key Dividend Stocks
The Indian stock market has experienced a period of stability over the past week, maintaining its position after an impressive 44% growth over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 16% annually. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks like Bharat Petroleum stand out as potentially attractive options for investors looking for both income and growth opportunities.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In India
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Balmer Lawrie Investments (BSE:532485) | 4.23% | ★★★★★★ |
Bhansali Engineering Polymers (BSE:500052) | 4.02% | ★★★★★★ |
D. B (NSEI:DBCORP) | 4.26% | ★★★★★☆ |
Castrol India (BSE:500870) | 3.75% | ★★★★★☆ |
ITC (NSEI:ITC) | 3.18% | ★★★★★☆ |
HCL Technologies (NSEI:HCLTECH) | 3.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
Indian Oil (NSEI:IOC) | 8.35% | ★★★★★☆ |
PTC India (NSEI:PTC) | 3.79% | ★★★★★☆ |
VST Industries (BSE:509966) | 3.44% | ★★★★★☆ |
Redington (NSEI:REDINGTON) | 3.34% | ★★★★★☆ |
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We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Bharat Petroleum
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited operates primarily in refining crude oil and marketing petroleum products across India, with a market capitalization of approximately ₹1.31 trillion.
Operations: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited generates ₹50.68 billion from its Downstream Petroleum operations and ₹1.88 billion from Exploration & Production of Hydrocarbons.
Dividend Yield: 6.9%
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) recently proposed a final dividend of INR 21 per share pre-bonus, adjusting to INR 10.5 post-bonus, pending shareholder approval. Despite its volatile dividend history over the past decade, recent financials show robust earnings growth with a significant increase by 1160.4% this past year. However, forecasts predict an average earnings decline of about 35.6% annually over the next three years. BPCL maintains a low payout ratio at 33.3%, suggesting dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows (Cash Payout Ratio: 34.6%), yet it carries a high level of debt which may concern dividend sustainability amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Coal India
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Coal India Limited, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and marketing of coal and coal products across India, boasting a market capitalization of approximately ₹2.94 trillion.
Operations: Coal India Limited generates revenue primarily from coal mining and services, totaling approximately ₹130.33 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.4%
Coal India Limited, a major player in the Indian energy sector, has recently ventured into a joint venture focusing on coal gasification, highlighting its strategic diversification. Despite a robust dividend yield of 5.35%, which places it in the top quartile of Indian dividend payers, its dividend sustainability is under scrutiny due to a high cash payout ratio exceeding 1226%. The company's dividends have shown volatility over the past decade and are not adequately covered by cash flows. However, Coal India's earnings have grown significantly by 32.8% over the past year, and it trades at an attractive price-to-earnings ratio of 7.8x compared to its peers.
Oil and Natural Gas
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (NSEI: ONGC) is a company that explores for, develops, and produces crude oil and natural gas both in India and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₹3.26 trillion.
Operations: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited generates revenue primarily through refining and marketing (₹56.75 billion), onshore exploration and production (₹4.39 billion), offshore exploration and production (₹9.43 billion) in India, and international operations (₹95.53 billion).
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has a dividend yield of 4.48%, ranking in the top 25% of Indian dividend payers. Despite a low price-to-earnings ratio of 7x, dividends have shown volatility over the past decade. The company's dividends are supported by earnings with a payout ratio of 31.3% and cash flows with a cash payout ratio of 32.5%. Recent strategic moves include bidding for renewable assets to decarbonize operations, aligning with its goal to reach a renewable capacity of 10 GW by 2030.
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Companies discussed in this article include NSEI:BPCLNSEI:COALINDIA and NSEI:ONGC
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