Stock Market Glossary
Share of profit or cash flow that a company distributes as dividends.
A high payout ratio can look attractive, but leaves less room for investment, debt reduction and difficult years. It becomes meaningful only alongside free cash flow, the industry cycle and the stability of earnings.
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