As global markets face challenges from rising U.S. Treasury yields and economic uncertainties, the Hong Kong market has seen mixed performances, with the Hang Seng Index recently experiencing a decline. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to navigate market volatility while benefiting from regular payouts.
Let’s explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: SITC International Holdings Company Limited is a shipping logistics company that provides integrated transportation and logistics solutions across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and internationally with a market cap of approximately HK$62.88 billion.
Operations: SITC International Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Container Shipping and Logistics segment, which amounted to approximately $2.48 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.2%
SITC International Holdings offers a mixed dividend profile, trading at 51.3% below its estimated fair value with dividends covered by earnings and cash flows (payout ratios of 72.2% and 76.5%, respectively). Despite a history of volatile dividends, recent increases include an interim dividend of HK$0.72 per share and a special dividend of HK$0.4 per share announced for November 2024. However, its current yield (4.24%) is lower than Hong Kong’s top-tier payers (7.93%).
SEHK:1308 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the production, distribution, wholesale, and retail sale of beer products across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and international markets; it has a market cap of HK$91.06 billion.
Operations: Tsingtao Brewery’s revenue is primarily derived from its operations in the Shandong Area (CN¥23.49 billion), North China (CN¥8.00 billion), South China (CN¥3.58 billion), East China (CN¥2.53 billion), South-East China Region (CN¥0.75 billion), and Hong Kong, Macau, and other overseas markets (CN¥0.82 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Tsingtao Brewery’s dividend profile shows mixed signals. While its dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, they are not well covered by cash flows due to a high cash payout ratio of 145.5%. The dividend yield of 3.92% is below Hong Kong’s top-tier payers, although earnings growth of 4.7% indicates potential for future stability. Trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, it presents good relative value compared to peers and industry standards.
SEHK:168 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, along with its subsidiaries, provides international passenger and air cargo transportation services and has a market cap of HK$52.86 billion.
Operations: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited generates revenue through its primary segments: Cathay Pacific at HK$90.85 billion, HK Express at HK$6.18 billion, Air Hong Kong at HK$3.48 billion, and Airline Services at HK$4.50 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
Cathay Pacific Airways’ dividend profile is characterized by a reasonably low payout ratio of 47.8%, suggesting dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 25%. Despite an unstable dividend track record over the past decade, recent interim dividends totaled HK$1.29 billion. The stock trades at a significant discount to fair value, offering good relative value in its industry. However, its dividend yield of 4.87% remains lower than Hong Kong’s top-tier payers.
SEHK:293 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:1308 SEHK:168 and SEHK:293.
