As global markets navigate a complex landscape of interest rate adjustments and economic data, investors are paying close attention to the technology sector’s resilience and the ongoing shifts in inflation expectations. With major indices showing mixed performance, particularly as growth stocks outpace value counterparts, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking income stability amidst market volatility. A good dividend stock typically offers a reliable yield and financial stability, which can be especially appealing when navigating uncertain economic conditions.
Name
Dividend Yield
Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)
6.99%
★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)
4.75%
★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)
3.19%
★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)
Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: FRoSTA Aktiengesellschaft, along with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, and markets frozen food products across Germany, Poland, Austria, Italy, and Eastern Europe with a market cap of €418.97 million.
Operations: FRoSTA Aktiengesellschaft generates revenue through the development, production, and marketing of frozen food products in several European countries.
Dividend Yield: 3.3%
FRoSTA offers a reliable dividend yield of 3.25%, supported by stable and growing payments over the past decade. The company’s dividends are well covered, with a payout ratio of 40% from earnings and a cash payout ratio of 19.3%, indicating sustainable distributions backed by strong cash flows. Despite being below top-tier yields in Germany, FRoSTA trades at 96% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential for capital appreciation alongside dividend income.
DB:NLM Dividend History as at Dec 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: KBC Group NV, along with its subsidiaries, offers integrated bank-insurance services mainly targeting retail, private banking, small and medium-sized enterprises, and mid-cap clients, with a market cap of €29.01 billion.
Operations: KBC Group’s revenue is primarily derived from its Belgium Business segment (€6.39 billion), Czech Republic Business (€2.29 billion), and International Markets, including Hungary (€1.13 billion), Bulgaria (€791 million), and Slovakia (€486 million).
Dividend Yield: 5.7%
KBC Group’s dividend yield of 5.67% is lower than the top 25% in Belgium, with a payout ratio of 57.8%, indicating coverage by earnings. However, dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite recent growth. The company faces challenges with a high level of bad loans at 2.2% and a low allowance for these loans at 58%. KBC trades significantly below its estimated fair value, presenting potential valuation appeal amidst dividend concerns.
ENXTBR:KBC Dividend History as at Dec 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Nippon Gas Co., Ltd. operates in the supply and sale of LP gas and natural gas in Japan, with a market cap of ¥234.92 billion.
Operations: Nippon Gas Co., Ltd.’s revenue is primarily derived from its operations in the supply and sale of LP gas and natural gas within Japan.
Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Nippon Gas’s dividend yield of 4.35% ranks in the top 25% of JP market payers, though past payments have been volatile and unreliable. Despite this, recent increases suggest improvement, with a JPY 46.25 per share dividend announced for Q2 2024. Dividends are well-covered by earnings (47.3% payout ratio) and cash flows (76.4% cash payout ratio), while trading significantly below fair value estimates offers potential valuation appeal despite sustainability concerns.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Companies discussed in this article include DB:NLM ENXTBR:KBC and TSE:8174.
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