A metric showing a company's annual dividend payout relative to its share price, this figure helps investors gauge income potential. Calculated by dividing yearly dividends per share by the stock price, a higher percentage often signals either a generous payout or a undervalued stock. Income-focused investors and retirees use this ratio to compare cash-generating opportunities across equities.
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