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Dividend Yield: 8%

Record plc maintains a robust dividend yield of 7.95%, placing it in the top 25% of UK dividend payers. The dividends are well-supported with an earnings coverage at 89.1% and cash flow coverage at 88.2%. Despite recent board changes, which introduced new expertise, the company's financial reports are outdated by over six months, raising concerns about current financial health visibility. However, dividends have been consistently reliable over the past decade with a forecasted earnings growth of 9.38% per year.

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• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Record's current price could be quite moderate.

Rio Tinto Group

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Rio Tinto Group is a global mining company involved in the exploration, mining, and processing of mineral resources, with a market capitalization of approximately £89.56 billion.

Operations: Rio Tinto Group generates its revenue primarily from four segments: Iron Ore at $32.25 billion, Aluminium at $12.29 billion, Copper at $6.68 billion, and Minerals at $5.93 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.3%

Rio Tinto Group, trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value, offers a dividend yield of 6.34%, ranking in the top quartile of UK dividend payers. Despite a volatile dividend history over the last decade, recent increases suggest growth. Dividends are supported by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios at 70.1% and 84.8%, respectively. However, significant insider selling in the past three months could raise concerns about its future stability and growth prospects.

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• Our valuation report here indicates Rio Tinto Group may be undervalued.

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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:BYG LSE:REC and LSE:RIO.

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