Central Glass And 2 Other Prominent Dividend Stocks To Consider

As global markets navigate a mixed landscape marked by fluctuating consumer confidence and shifting economic indicators, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst the volatility. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential resilience, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance growth with steady returns.

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Let’s dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

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

Overview: Central Glass Co., Ltd. operates in the manufacture and sale of flat glass and chemical products both domestically in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥82.28 billion.

Operations: Central Glass Co., Ltd.’s revenue is derived from its flat glass and chemical products segments, serving both domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Central Glass offers a compelling dividend profile with stable and growing payments over the past decade. The company’s dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 26.2% and 21.2%, respectively, ensuring sustainability. Trading at a slight discount to fair value, it provides good relative value compared to peers. Despite recent profit margin declines, its dividend yield remains attractive at 5.12%, ranking in the top tier of Japan’s market payers.

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

Overview: SAXA, Inc. operates through its subsidiaries to develop, manufacture, and sell equipment and components for information and communication systems in Japan, with a market cap of ¥16.53 billion.

Operations: SAXA, Inc. generates revenue of ¥38.70 billion from its Information and Communication System Equipment and Parts segment.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

SAXA’s dividend profile is mixed, with a high yield of 4.73% placing it in the top 25% of Japan’s market payers. However, dividends have been volatile over the past decade and are not well-covered by cash flows, with a cash payout ratio of 341.3%. Although trading at a good value with a low P/E ratio of 6.9x compared to the market, sustainability remains questionable due to insufficient free cash flow coverage.

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

Overview: Sun-Wa Technos Corporation is involved in the distribution of electrical machinery, electronics, and general machinery both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥34.28 billion.

Operations: Sun-Wa Technos Corporation generates its revenue primarily from Japan, contributing ¥104.05 billion, followed by Asia with ¥50.31 billion, and Europe & North America with ¥6.98 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Sun-Wa Technos offers a compelling dividend profile with a recent increase to ¥50.00 per share, and an expected annual payout of ¥70.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The company’s dividends are reliably covered by earnings and cash flows, featuring a low payout ratio of 47.2% and cash payout ratio of 17.2%. Despite lower profit margins compared to last year, its high yield remains attractive within Japan’s top quartile for dividend payers.

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Companies discussed in this article include TSE:4044 TSE:6675 and TSE:8137.

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