As global markets react to easing core inflation and robust bank earnings, major U.S. stock indexes have rebounded, with value stocks outpacing growth shares, particularly in the energy sector. This positive momentum is echoed across Europe and China, where slowing inflation and economic recovery are fostering optimism for potential rate cuts later in the year. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for investors seeking steady income streams amidst market volatility.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)
4.34%
★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)
3.50%
★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
4.69%
★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)
4.04%
★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)
4.46%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Overview: Nordic Group Limited is an investment holding company that provides solutions in system integration, maintenance, repair, overhaul, trading, precision engineering, scaffolding, insulation, petrochemical and environmental engineering as well as cleanroom and air and water engineering globally; it has a market cap of SGD139.66 million.
Operations: Nordic Group Limited generates revenue primarily from its Project Services segment, which accounts for SGD69.93 million, and its Maintenance Services segment, contributing SGD83.13 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Nordic Group's dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 40% and a cash payout ratio of 29.6%. However, the dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, showing an annual drop exceeding 20%. Trading at 42.5% below its estimated fair value, the stock offers a dividend yield of 4.12%, which is lower than the top quartile in Singapore's market.
Overview: Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that produces, supplies, and sells city gas, with a market cap of ¥77.67 billion.
Operations: Shizuoka Gas Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through the production, supply, and sale of city gas in Japan.
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Shizuoka Gas offers a stable dividend profile with payments that have grown consistently over the past decade and are well-covered by earnings, given its low payout ratio of 28.9%. Despite a recent decline in profit margins, the dividend yield of 3.88% remains attractive in Japan's market. The stock is trading at 37.3% below estimated fair value, indicating potential undervaluation. Recent guidance suggests solid financial performance with expected net sales of ¥203 billion for 2024.
Overview: Universal Cement Corporation, with a market cap of NT$19.54 billion, operates in Taiwan through the manufacturing and sale of cement, ready-mixed concrete, gypsum board panels, and other building materials.
Operations: Universal Cement Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Construction Materials segment, including concrete, amounting to NT$8.04 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
Universal Cement maintains a strong dividend profile with consistent growth and stability over the past decade. Despite a decline in net profit margin from 29.6% to 19.5%, dividends remain well-covered by earnings (77.4% payout ratio) and cash flows (78.2% cash payout ratio). The dividend yield of 6.2% ranks in the top quarter of Taiwan's market, though recent earnings show decreased profitability, with net income dropping to TWD 474.48 million for Q3 2024 from TWD 956.31 million a year prior.
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Companies discussed in this article include SGX:MR7 TSE:9543 and TWSE:1104.
