Dividend compounder review

CML

CML Microsystems plc · LSE · GB

Technology · Semiconductors

Chart Factor Intelligence Back to Screener
Score46.50/100
Confidence92.00/100
DecisionReject
RatingAvoid
Scoring

Quality breakdown

Dividend Reliability 16.5 / 25 Payment history, cuts, growth, and regularity.
Dividend Sustainability 0.0 / 20 Payout, free cash flow, dividend cover, and debt.
Business Quality 14.5 / 25 Scale, cash generation, growth, margins, and returns.
Valuation Discipline 10.5 / 15 Yield, P/E, and price stretch versus long-term trend.
Long-Term Trend 5.0 / 15 Trend line, long return history, and drawdown control.
Metrics

Dividend and business context

Dividend Years30
Dividend Yield4.15%
Payout Ratio154.7%
Dividend Cut 5YYes
Net Income£-18,000
Free Cash Flow£-1.8M
FCF Covers DividendNo
Debt / Equity4.04
P/E41.8
Revenue Growth 5Y10.5%
Net Margin5.8%
ROE2.3%
Price vs Trend10.5%
3Y Return-34.2%
5Y Return-34.1%
CurrencyGBP
Warnings

Review flags

Dividend cut or material annual decrease detected in the last five completed years.
Payout ratio is elevated at 154.7%.
Free cash flow is negative.
Free cash flow does not cover dividends paid.
Debt to equity is elevated at 4.04.
Dividend diary

Activity record

CML dividend review warning Warning · Warning

Debt to equity is elevated at 4.04.

Dividend decreased -16.7% Dividend Decrease · Negative

Payment changed from 6 to 5.

CML dividend payment 5 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

Dividend increased 20.0% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 5 to 6.

CML dividend payment 6 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

Dividend decreased -16.7% Dividend Decrease · Negative

Payment changed from 6 to 5.

CML dividend payment 5 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

Dividend increased 20.0% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 5 to 6.

CML dividend payment 6 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

Dividend decreased -16.7% Dividend Decrease · Negative

Payment changed from 6 to 5.

CML dividend payment 5 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

Dividend increased 20.0% Dividend Increase · Positive

Payment changed from 5 to 6.

CML dividend payment 6 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

CML dividend payment 5 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

CML dividend payment 5 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

CML dividend payment 4 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

CML dividend payment 50 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

CML dividend payment 2 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.

CML dividend payment 2 GBP Dividend Payment · Info

Recorded dividend payment for CML Microsystems plc.