Fundamental Analysis Tool

Is that fat dividend yield real, or a trap?

A high dividend yield often means one of two things: a genuinely undervalued stock, or a falling share price dragging a doomed payout up with it. Enter five numbers and find out which one you're looking at.

Stock name (optional)

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Current dividend yield (%)

Google: "[stock name] current dividend yield"

5-year average dividend yield (%)

Google: "[stock name] 5 year average dividend yield"

Dividend payout ratio (%)

Dividend paid ÷ net profit. Google: "[stock name] dividend payout ratio"

The company reported a net loss in the latest year

Free cash flow payout ratio (%)

Dividend paid ÷ free cash flow. Google: "[stock name] free cash flow last 5 years"

Free cash flow was negative in the latest year

Share price change, last 1 year (%)

Use a negative number for a fall. Google: "[stock name] share price 1 year return"

Debt to equity ratio

Google: "[stock name] debt to equity ratio"

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This tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. It scores publicly available fundamentals against common dividend-trap warning signs; it does not account for every factor relevant to a specific company or sector. Always do your own research or consult a qualified advisor before investing.