ValueLine Fundamentals Flashcards

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Q

How to measure if a company can afford to keep paying its present dividend?

A

Cash flow per share MINUS dividends declared per share MINUS capital spending per share = free cash flow.

  • Now compare this free cash flow number to dividend declared per share.
  • if free cash flow is higher then they can afford to pay the dividend.
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