Investors often look to dividend stocks as a reliable source of income. However, it's essential to assess the sustainability of these dividends. Companies like OC Oerlikon, with high payout ratios, may signal a risk that their dividends are not sustainable in the long term. This article will explore why such stocks might be less attractive for investors seeking stable dividend income from Swiss equities.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Vontobel Holding (SWX:VONN) | 5.50% | ★★★★★★ |
| Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN) | 5.15% | ★★★★★★ |
| Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN) | 4.49% | ★★★★★★ |
| St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN) | 4.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Novartis (SWX:NOVN) | 3.32% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Roche Holding (SWX:ROG) | 3.94% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER) | 4.97% | ★★★★★☆ |
| CPH Group (SWX:CPHN) | 5.90% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Helvetia Holding (SWX:HELN) | 5.13% | ★★★★★☆ |
| Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB) | 4.73% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 26 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
We'll examine a selection from our screener results and one of the companies to potentially avoid.
Top Pick
Meier Tobler Group
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Meier Tobler Group AG specializes in trading and servicing heat generation and air conditioning systems, with a market capitalization of CHF 369.69 million.
Operations: The company generates CHF 104.67 million from services and CHF 441.25 million from distribution activities in the heat generation and air conditioning sector.
Dividend Yield: 4%
Meier Tobler Group's dividend yield stands at 4.07%, slightly below the top quartile of Swiss dividend payers, which averages 4.22%. Despite this, the company maintains a sustainable payout with its earnings and cash flows adequately covering dividends, having payout ratios of 54.8% and 50.7% respectively. However, investors should note the historical volatility in its dividend payments over the past decade and a highly volatile share price recently, which could influence investment stability.
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Get an in-depth perspective on Meier Tobler Group's performance by reading our dividend report here.
One To Reconsider
OC Oerlikon
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★☆☆☆☆☆
Overview: OC Oerlikon Corporation AG, operating in Switzerland, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, specializes in surface engineering, polymer processing, and additive manufacturing with a market capitalization of CHF 1.62 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Manmade Fibers, which brought in CHF 1.17 billion, and Surface Solutions, contributing CHF 1.53 billion.