Amidst global economic uncertainty and inflation concerns, Asian markets have seen mixed performances as they navigate the complexities of trade policies and consumer sentiment. In such a volatile environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability by providing regular income streams, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to balance risk with potential returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Totech (TSE:9960)
3.91%
★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)
3.91%
★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
4.75%
★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)
4.31%
★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)
4.16%
★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)
4.11%
★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)
4.16%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Overview: Dream International Limited is an investment holding company engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, selling, and trading plush stuffed toys, plastic figures, dolls, die-casting products, and tarpaulin items across various regions including Hong Kong and internationally with a market cap of HK$4.60 billion.
Operations: Dream International Limited generates its revenue primarily from plush stuffed toys (HK$2.77 billion), plastic figures including die-casting products (HK$2.31 billion), and tarpaulin products (HK$373.31 million).
Dividend Yield: 8.8%
Dream International offers a dividend yield of 8.82%, placing it in the top 25% of Hong Kong's market. Despite trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Recent earnings show a decline in net income to HK$738.5 million from HK$829.85 million, potentially impacting future dividends. The payout ratio of 55% suggests dividends are covered by earnings but sustainability remains uncertain due to insufficient cash flow data.
Overview: PetroChina Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in various petroleum-related products and services both in Mainland China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately HK$1.57 trillion.
Operations: PetroChina's revenue is primarily derived from its Marketing segment at CN¥1.88 trillion, followed by Natural Gas Sales at CN¥557.11 billion, Refining and Chemicals and New Materials at CN¥344.22 billion, and Oil, Gas and New Energy at CN¥154.86 billion.
Dividend Yield: 7.8%
PetroChina's dividend yield of 7.84% ranks it among the top 25% in Hong Kong, supported by a payout ratio of 52.2%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade, raising concerns about reliability despite recent increases. The company's latest earnings report shows net income growth to RMB 164.68 billion from RMB 161.42 billion, though sales have declined slightly, which may influence future dividends amidst expected earnings decline.
Overview: Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corporation Limited is involved in the editing, publishing, and distribution of books, newspapers, electronic publications, and audio-visual products in China with a market cap of CN¥28.58 billion.
Operations: Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corporation Limited generates revenue through its activities in editing, publishing, and distributing a variety of media products including books, newspapers, electronic publications, and audio-visual materials within China.
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media offers a dividend yield of 4.45%, placing it in the top 25% of Chinese dividend payers, yet its dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. While recent earnings grew by 19%, future earnings are expected to decline, impacting dividend sustainability. The stock trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3x compared to the market average, but its high cash payout ratio suggests dividends are not well covered by free cash flows.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:1126 SEHK:857 and SHSE:601928.
