As Christmas approaches, the ASX200 has seen a slight decline of 0.35% to 8,267 points, with the anticipated Santa rally yet to take hold amid underwhelming Chinese stimulus measures. While sectors such as Materials and IT have struggled, Utilities and Industrials have shown modest gains, highlighting the importance of strategic sector selection in navigating current market conditions. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability and income potential, making them an appealing option for those looking to weather market fluctuations while benefiting from regular payouts.
Let’s explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Amotiv Limited, with a market cap of A$1.45 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to manufacture, import, distribute, and sell automotive products in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, France, and the United States.
Operations: Amotiv Limited’s revenue is derived from three segments: Powertrain & Undercar (A$313.90 million), Lighting Power & Electrical (A$324.47 million), and 4wd Accessories & Trailering (A$348.81 million).
Dividend Yield: 3.9%
Amotiv’s dividends have grown over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 57.2% and strong cash flow coverage at 37.6%. However, the dividend track record has been unstable, with volatility in payments. The current yield of 3.92% is below top-tier payers in Australia. Recent announcements include a share buyback program for up to 5% of issued shares and executive changes with Aaron Canning appointed as CFO, enhancing financial leadership stability.
ASX:AOV Dividend History as at Dec 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Kina Securities Limited operates in Papua New Guinea, offering commercial banking, financial services, fund administration, investment management, and share brokerage with a market cap of A$302.35 million.
Operations: Kina Securities Limited generates revenue through its Banking & Finance segment, which includes corporate services, amounting to PGK 391.80 million, and its Wealth Management segment, contributing PGK 39.65 million.
Dividend Yield: 9.6%
Kina Securities offers a high dividend yield of 9.62%, placing it in the top 25% of Australian dividend payers. However, its track record is less stable, with payments being volatile over its nine-year history. The current payout ratio of 75.5% suggests dividends are covered by earnings, and forecasts indicate continued coverage at 67.6%. Despite trading below estimated fair value, concerns include a high level of bad loans at 7.9%.
ASX:KSL Dividend History as at Dec 2024
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: National Storage REIT is the largest self-storage provider in Australia and New Zealand, operating over 225 centers to serve more than 90,000 residential and commercial customers, with a market cap of A$3.27 billion.
Operations: National Storage REIT generates revenue of A$354.69 million from the operation and management of its storage centers.
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
National Storage REIT offers a reliable dividend yield of 4.64%, although it is below the top tier in Australia. The dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 55.5% and cash flow coverage at 83%. Recent board changes include appointing Simone Haslinger as a non-executive director, potentially enhancing strategic direction with her extensive investment banking experience. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value.
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:AOV ASX:KSL and ASX:NSR.
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