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Dividend Cover
The short answer
A ratio showing how many times a company could pay its current dividend from net profit; a higher ratio indicates the dividend is more sustainable.
What is Dividend Cover?
A ratio showing how many times a company could pay its current dividend from net profit; a higher ratio indicates the dividend is more sustainable.
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