Some companies tend to retain more of their earnings, and stingy when it comes to dividend payouts. These companies are instead choosing to reinvest their earnings in their businesses. You will typically see high retention ratios in sectors such as biotech, chemicals, pharma and technology, especially younger technology companies that are growing and need cash to drive their business. This stock screener identifies such firms.
In this screener for example Nectar LifeSciences, Genesys and Vinati Organics have among the highest retention ratios.
