dividend-analysis

Analyze dividend sustainability using payout ratios, cash flow coverage, and balance sheet metrics.

Updated Jul 29, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/santoosaraujo/vibe-trading-claude --skill dividend-analysis-santoosaraujo
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Skill: dividend-analysis
Source: https://github.com/santoosaraujo/vibe-trading-claude/tree/main/.claude/skills/dividend-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/santoosaraujo/vibe-trading-claude --skill dividend-analysis-santoosaraujo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps investors distinguish between sustainable dividend-paying companies and dangerous yield traps by analyzing payout ratios, cash flow coverage, and balance sheet health.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Sustainability Check: Evaluates if dividends are funded by earnings or free cash flow versus debt.
  • Yield Trap Detection: Identifies red flags like declining revenue, excessive payout ratios, and rising leverage.
  • Strategy Alignment: Supports analysis for dividend growth, high-yield quality, and shareholder yield strategies.

Quick Start

Ask the dividend-analysis skill to evaluate the dividend sustainability and payout safety for the ticker PETR4.

Frequently Asked Questions about dividend-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I check if a stock's dividend yield is sustainable or a yield trap?

Free cash flow coverage measures whether a company generates enough cash to fund its dividend payouts, ensuring dividends are paid from operations rather than increasing debt or depleting reserves.

How do I evaluate dividend safety using financial statement data?

Evaluate dividend safety by applying quantitative health checks to financial statement data, analyzing earnings, free cash flow, and debt metrics to confirm payouts are fully covered.

What financial metrics are needed to assess dividend payout health?

Assessing dividend payout health requires financial statement data including earnings, free cash flow, and debt metrics to perform quantitative checks on payout ratios and balance sheet resilience.

Does this dividend analysis support high-yield and dividend growth strategies?

This dividend analysis supports income portfolio management by evaluating dividend sustainability for high-yield quality, dividend growth, and shareholder yield investment strategies.

What balance sheet red flags indicate a dividend might be cut?

Red flags indicating a potential dividend cut include declining revenue, excessive payout ratios, and rising leverage that weaken balance sheet resilience and cash flow coverage.