3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks On The Japanese Exchange With Up To 3.7% Yield

Amid a backdrop of strengthening economic indicators, Japan’s stock markets have recently shown robust performance, with key indices like the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX reaching all-time highs. This positive momentum makes it an opportune time to consider the potential stability offered by high-yield dividend stocks, particularly for investors looking to capitalize on current market conditions while seeking regular income streams.

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Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. operates as a provider of marketing solutions both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ¥39.51 billion.

Operations: ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. offers marketing solutions across domestic and global markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

ValueCommerce Co., Ltd. has recently increased its dividend guidance, signaling a positive shift in its distribution policy with mid-year dividends rising from JPY 22.00 to JPY 25.00 and year-end dividends from JPY 20.00 to JPY 29.00 as of May 2024. Despite a historically unstable dividend track record, current dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 52.1% and cash payout ratios at 35.3%, respectively. The stock trades below our estimated fair value by 25.3%, presenting potential value amidst modest earnings growth projections of approximately 4% annually.

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. operates globally as an entertainment company with a focus on video game development and publishing, boasting a market capitalization of approximately ¥459.54 billion.

Operations: Koei Tecmo Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily through its Entertainment segment, which brought in ¥79.49 billion, supplemented by its Amusement and Real Estate segments, which contributed ¥3.92 billion and ¥1.21 billion respectively.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

Koei Tecmo Holdings offers a solid dividend yield of 3.71%, ranking in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers. Its dividends are sustainably backed by a payout ratio of 50.4% and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio at 49%. Despite its high volatility in share price recently, it trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 13.6x, below the market average. However, earnings are expected to decline slightly by an average of 1.6% annually over the next three years.

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Overview: OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of agrochemicals and fertilizers, with a market capitalization of ¥18.41 billion.

Operations: OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from the agrochemicals and fertilizers sector in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

OAT Agrio maintains a stable dividend history, with dividends well-supported by both earnings and cash flows, evidenced by payout ratios of 38.3% and 44.5% respectively. Dividend growth has been consistent over the past decade, although its current yield of 3.07% trails the top quartile of Japanese dividend stocks. The company is trading below its estimated fair value, offering potential value to investors despite concerns over decreased profit margins from last year and high share price volatility recently.

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