Agree. CKF are obviously targeting debt with a healthy reduction reported. The payout ratio is lowish at 39%, but in line with prudent management of debt, and probably more in line with what other companies should be, given the discussion in the media re: need for growth by investment.
Whats pleasing is the % increase in profitability on a lower % increase in revenue. Margins are improving with COB going down.
I don't understand the statement "Dividend policy to pay out 50% of full year NPAT excluding KFC WA/NT". I've never heard of market segmentation like this. Are WA/NT a special franchise case? Or are CKF directing revenues in those markets to expansion specifically?
CKF Price at posting:
$4.43 Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held
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