As we enter 2025, the Canadian market is navigating a landscape marked by rising government bond yields and political shifts, with investors focusing on fundamentals rather than political headlines. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to diversify their portfolios amidst uncertainty.
Overview: Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust is a private equity firm focused on management buyouts, growth capital, and mature investments in the lower and middle market, with a market cap of CA$815.33 million.
Operations: Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust generates revenue of CA$198.46 million from its unclassified services segment.
Dividend Yield: 7.3%
Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust offers a compelling dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of Canadian dividend payers. Recent financials reveal a solid earnings coverage with a payout ratio of 31.4%, although cash flow coverage is tighter at 83.8%. Despite past volatility and declining dividends over the last decade, recent affirmations maintain stability with an annualized distribution of C$1.36 per unit. The stock trades below analyst price targets, suggesting potential value upside.
Overview: Amerigo Resources Ltd., via its subsidiary Minera Valle Central S.A., produces and sells copper and molybdenum concentrates from Codelco’s El Teniente underground mine in Chile, with a market cap of CA$266.54 million.
Operations: Amerigo Resources Ltd. generates revenue primarily from the production of copper concentrates under a tolling agreement with DET, amounting to $184.41 million.
Dividend Yield: 7.3%
Amerigo Resources has demonstrated strong dividend coverage with a payout ratio of 72.7% and cash payout ratio of 35.6%, supported by recent profitability. However, its dividend history is short and marked by volatility, raising concerns about long-term stability. The company recently declared a C$0.03 per share dividend, reflecting a yield in the top 25% of Canadian payers. Despite trading below estimated fair value, investors should weigh the risks associated with its inconsistent dividend track record.
Overview: Total Energy Services Inc. is an energy services company operating mainly in Canada, the United States, and Australia with a market cap of CA$459.86 million.
Operations: Total Energy Services Inc. generates revenue through four main segments: Well Servicing (CA$91.14 million), Contract Drilling Services (CA$310.43 million), Compression and Process Services (CA$392.99 million), and Rentals and Transportation Services (CA$79.16 million).
Dividend Yield: 3%
Total Energy Services offers a quarterly dividend of C$0.09 per share, with coverage supported by a low payout ratio of 32.3% and cash payout ratio of 14.2%. Despite recent earnings growth, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. The company is actively pursuing acquisitions in the U.S., which could impact future dividends. Its dividend yield is relatively low compared to top Canadian payers, but shares are trading below estimated fair value.
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Companies discussed in this article include TSX:AD.UN TSX:ARG and TSX:TOT.
