As global markets continue to navigate the complexities of rising inflation and interest rate expectations, U.S. stock indexes are climbing toward record highs, buoyed by growth stocks outperforming value shares. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a compelling option for investors seeking stability and income, as they tend to provide regular payouts that can help cushion against market volatility while potentially benefiting from capital appreciation.
Overview: Essex Bio-Technology Limited is an investment holding company that develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and internationally with a market cap of HK$1.55 billion.
Operations: Essex Bio-Technology's revenue is primarily derived from its Surgical segment, which generated HK$871.44 million, and its Ophthalmology segment, with HK$747.39 million in revenue.
Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Essex Bio-Technology's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 22.7% and a cash payout ratio of 32.2%. Despite this coverage, the dividends have been volatile over the past decade and yield lower than top-tier payers in Hong Kong. The stock trades at a good value with a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.9x, below the market average, but its unstable dividend history may concern some investors.
Overview: Golden Long Teng Development Co., Ltd. focuses on the development, sale, and lease of residential and commercial buildings with a market cap of NT$5.68 billion.
Operations: Golden Long Teng Development Co., Ltd.'s revenue primarily comes from its Construction and Development segment, which generated NT$3.05 billion.
Dividend Yield: 5.2%
Golden Long Teng Development's dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 41.2% and 69% respectively. However, the dividend history has been volatile over the past six years. Despite this, the dividend yield is in Taiwan's top quartile at 5.25%. The company recently expanded by acquiring land and buildings in Kaohsiung City for TWD 701.91 million, potentially impacting future financial stability and dividend reliability.
Overview: Da-Li Development Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, engages in the construction business in Taiwan and the United States, with a market cap of NT$19.83 billion.
Operations: Da-Li Development Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Construction Segment, which accounts for NT$4.36 billion, and its Construction Department, contributing NT$14.61 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
Da-Li Development Ltd.'s dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 63.5% and a low cash payout ratio of 21.8%. Despite being among the top dividend payers in Taiwan, its dividend history is volatile and unreliable over the past decade. Recent acquisitions in New Taipei City for TWD 500 million and an equity offering may affect future financial stability, potentially impacting dividend sustainability despite recent earnings growth.
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:1061 TPEX:3188 and TWSE:6177.
