About Foraco International S.A. (FRACF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Foraco International SA, together with its subsidiaries, provides drilling services worldwide. It operates through two segments: Mining and Water. The company offers its drilling services to the mining and energy industry, such as exploration, development, and production related underground water drilling services. It also drills wells for drinking, irrigation, industrial water, and dewatering wells; and undertakes a range of projects, including village water drilling programs, specialized drilling projects to access mineral water using sanitary protection methods, and large diameter well fields for residential supply in urban environments, as well as provides inspection, servicing, and rehabilitation services for existing wells. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 302 drill rigs, including 62 rotary drilling rigs, 190 core diamond drilling rigs, 18 combination rigs, and 32 underground rigs. It serves mining companies, governmental organizations, and international development funds. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Marseille, France.
Is FRACF a good dividend investment in 2026?
FRACF offers a 2.43% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 38/100 (High Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
FRACF DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your FRACF portfolio grows to $48.4K vs $45.4K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
FRACF dividend growth history & forecast
FRACF has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.43%.
FCF ($2M) is below dividends paid ($4M) — risk of cut (FCF: $2M · Dividends est.: $4M)
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum+0.0B → +0.0B → +0.0B
8 / 30 pts
8/30
Net income is positive but trending down — watch for further deterioration
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend sustainability questionable — consider alternative income stocks.
STRAND SCORE
38
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 FRACF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold FRACF.
Gross yield
2.43%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
2.07%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.73%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.43%
-0.37%
$243 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
2.07%
-0.73%
$207 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.94%
-0.86%
$194 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.43%
-0.37%
$243 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.22%
-0.58%
$222 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.43%
-0.37%
$243 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.82%
-0.98%
$182 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
2.07%
-0.73%
$207 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.70%
-1.10%
$170 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.79%
-1.01%
$179 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.70%
-1.10%
$170 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 FRACF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
49yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your FRACF investment of $1.80/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.2K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-282.56
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in FRACF for:
Shares needed
644,810
Capital required
$1,160,658
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.04/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 FRACF Dividend Payment Schedule
FRACF pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$0.09 / payment
$0.37 / year after tax
100 shares
$0.93 / payment
$3.72 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$9.31 / payment
$37.22 / year after tax
📊 FRACF vs S&P 500 Average Benchmarks
How FRACF compares to typical S&P 500 Average averages. (Sector "Basic Materials" not matched — using S&P 500 average)
Benchmark: S&P 500 Average
Dividend Yield▼-0.57% vs sectorBelow avg
FRACF
2.43%
avg
3.00%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-5.50% vs sectorBelow avg
FRACF
0.00%
avg
5.50%
Payout Ratio▲-8.00% vs sectorBetter
FRACF
50.00%
avg
58.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for FRACF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ FRACF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Next Earnings Report: 2026-04-30(in 30 days)EPS estimate: $0.01
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
2.78
⚠️ Grey Zone — monitor closely
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
5/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the FRACF dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →