As global markets navigate through volatility and economic uncertainties, the Hong Kong market has shown resilience, with the Hang Seng Index gaining 0.85% amidst broader concerns about deflationary pressures in China. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential for investors seeking to mitigate risk. A good dividend stock typically combines a strong financial foundation with consistent payout history, making it an appealing choice during periods of market fluctuation and economic unpredictability.
Overview: ENN Energy Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that focuses on the investment, construction, operation, and management of gas pipeline infrastructure in the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of HK$61.85 billion.
Operations: ENN Energy Holdings Limited generates revenue primarily from Retail Gas Sales Business (CN¥68.51 billion), Wholesale of Gas (CN¥40.59 billion), Integrated Energy Business (CN¥14.66 billion), Value Added Business (CN¥7.94 billion), and Construction and Installation services (CN¥6.58 billion).
Dividend Yield: 5.3%
ENN Energy Holdings declared a final dividend of HK$2.31 per share for 2023, reflecting stable and growing dividend payments over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 44.4%, its cash payout ratio is high at 106%, indicating dividends are not well covered by free cash flows. The current yield of 5.3% is below the top quartile in Hong Kong, but the stock trades at good value compared to peers and industry standards.
Overview: JNBY Design Limited, with a market cap of HK$6.57 billion, operates in the design, marketing, retail, and sale of fashion apparel, accessory products, and household goods both in China and internationally.
Operations: JNBY Design Limited's revenue segments include Mature Brand (CN¥2.84 billion), Younger Brands (CN¥2.15 billion), and Emerging Brands (CN¥90.80 million).
Dividend Yield: 8.4%
JNBY Design's dividend yield of 8.38% places it in the top 25% of dividend payers in Hong Kong. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 64.2% and a low cash payout ratio of 34.3%, indicating dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, the company has only paid dividends for seven years with an unstable track record. Earnings grew by 69.2% last year, and analysts expect further growth, suggesting potential for future dividend stability.
Overview: China Electronics Huada Technology Company Limited, with a market cap of HK$2.25 billion, focuses on the design, development, and sale of integrated circuit chips in the People’s Republic of China.
Operations: China Electronics Huada Technology Company Limited generated HK$3.02 billion in revenue from the design and sale of integrated circuit chips.
Dividend Yield: 9.5%
China Electronics Huada Technology's dividend yield of 9.46% ranks it in the top 25% of Hong Kong dividend payers. With a payout ratio of 31.1% and cash payout ratio of 26.5%, dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, despite a volatile track record over the past decade. Recent approval of a HK$0.105 per share dividend for FY2023 highlights its commitment to shareholder returns, though recent revenue declines could impact future payouts.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:2688 SEHK:3306 and SEHK:85.
