Current share price performance
As of May 9, 2025, the Höegh Autoliners share was trading at around € 6.57 on German stock exchanges. This corresponds to a decline of around 47% compared to the 52-week high of € 12.38 in September 2024. Nevertheless, the share price has recovered by almost 30% since the 52-week low of € 4.99 in April 2025.
Fundamental key figures
- Price/earnings ratio (P/E ratio): approx. 2.4
- Earnings per share (EPS): € 2.18
- Dividend yield: approx. 35
- Market capitalization: approx. € 1.25 billion
These key figures indicate a favorable valuation, whereby the high dividend yield could be particularly attractive for income-oriented investors.
Dividend policy and cautionary note
In the first quarter of 2025, Höegh Autoliners paid a dividend of USD 0.8282 per share (approx. NOK 8.61), with an ex-dividend date of May 5, 2025 and a planned payout on May 14, 2025. Over the last twelve months, the total payout amounted to USD 4.41 per share, which corresponds to an impressive dividend yield of around 60.7% at the current share price of around USD 7.26.
Although this high yield may be tempting for investors, caution is advised. Such exceptionally high dividend yields can be a sign of potential risks, such as falling freight rates, economic slowdowns or structural challenges in the shipping sector. It is therefore advisable to critically question the sustainability of the dividend policy and carefully analyze the company's long-term earning power.