As global markets navigate through a landscape marked by trade uncertainties and economic fluctuations, Asian indices have shown resilience, with China's stimulus expectations and Japan's trade negotiations offering some optimism amidst broader challenges. In this environment, dividend stocks in Asia present an appealing opportunity for investors seeking steady income streams; these stocks often demonstrate stability and potential for growth even during volatile market conditions.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
4.88%
★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)
4.83%
★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)
4.38%
★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)
4.05%
★★★★★★
Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021)
4.03%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Overview: Able Engineering Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that operates a building construction business in Hong Kong with a market cap of HK$1.16 billion.
Operations: Able Engineering Holdings Limited generates revenue from its building construction business in Hong Kong, amounting to HK$6.43 billion.
Dividend Yield: 8.6%
Able Engineering Holdings offers a dividend yield of 8.62%, ranking in the top 25% of Hong Kong's dividend payers. Despite this, its dividends have been unstable over the past seven years, with volatility and no growth in payments. The dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 41.2% and 14.2%, respectively. Recently, Mr. Lau Chi Fai Daniel resigned as executive director to focus on group operations but remains involved with subsidiaries.
Overview: Shanghai Foreign Service Holding Group Co., Ltd. operates as a comprehensive human resources service provider, with a market cap of approximately CN¥13.29 billion.
Operations: Shanghai Foreign Service Holding Group Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from comprehensive human resources services.
Dividend Yield: 4.1%
Shanghai Foreign Service Holding Group is trading at a significant discount, 32.8% below its estimated fair value, offering an appealing entry point for dividend investors. The company provides a competitive dividend yield of 4.12%, among the top 25% in China, supported by sustainable payout ratios of 50.1% from earnings and 48.1% from cash flows. However, its dividend history has been marked by volatility over the past decade despite recent growth in earnings and revenue performance improvements.
Overview: Kawada Technologies, Inc. operates in Japan's steel, civil engineering, architecture, and IT service sectors with a market cap of ¥52.63 billion.
Operations: Kawada Technologies, Inc. generates revenue primarily from its Steel Structure segment at ¥63.75 billion, followed by Civil Engineering at ¥40.25 billion, Architecture at ¥13.70 billion, and Solution Shon services at ¥7.83 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.5%
Kawada Technologies offers a dividend yield of 5.46%, ranking in Japan's top 25% of payers, but its dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 26.2%, dividends are not covered by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. The company revised its dividend to ¥85 per share from ¥393, introducing an interim dividend for better shareholder profit distribution. It trades at good value compared to peers and industry standards.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:1627 SHSE:600662 and TSE:3443.
