As global markets navigate a complex landscape of economic indicators and geopolitical tensions, Asia’s stock markets have shown resilience, with China’s recent gains reflecting hopes for governmental stimulus. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a way to generate income while potentially benefiting from the region’s economic dynamics.
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Name |
Dividend Yield |
Dividend Rating |
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Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) |
4.48% |
★★★★★★ |
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Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) |
5.08% |
★★★★★★ |
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Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021) |
4.10% |
★★★★★★ |
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Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) |
4.41% |
★★★★★★ |
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GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) |
4.58% |
★★★★★★ |
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E J Holdings (TSE:2153) |
5.29% |
★★★★★★ |
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DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) |
4.19% |
★★★★★★ |
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Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) |
4.35% |
★★★★★★ |
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Daicel (TSE:4202) |
4.91% |
★★★★★★ |
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CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) |
4.83% |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1240 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.
Let’s explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: China Life Insurance Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a life insurance company in the People’s Republic of China and has a market cap of approximately HK$1.06 trillion.
Operations: China Life Insurance Company Limited generates its revenue primarily from life insurance operations in the People’s Republic of China.
Dividend Yield: 4%
China Life Insurance’s dividend payments are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a low payout ratio of 16% and a cash payout ratio of 4.8%. Despite recent earnings growth, the company’s dividend track record is unstable and has been unreliable over the past decade. Although trading below estimated fair value, its dividend yield of 3.99% is modest compared to top-tier payers in Hong Kong. Recent Q1 net income rose significantly to CNY 28.80 billion from CNY 20.64 billion last year, indicating robust financial performance despite volatility concerns in dividends.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: B-Lot Company Limited operates in Japan’s real estate and financial consulting sectors with a market capitalization of approximately ¥24.76 billion.
Operations: B-Lot Company Limited generates revenue through its operations in the real estate and financial consulting sectors within Japan.
Dividend Yield: 4.5%
B-Lot’s dividend yield of 4.5% places it in the top 25% of Japanese market dividend payers, yet its track record is unreliable with volatile payments over eight years. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 28.2% and 19.2%, respectively. The company recently completed a share buyback for ¥1.20 billion, aiming to secure management rights and enhance capital partnerships, indicating strategic financial maneuvers despite debt concerns.