Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank Leads Three Top Swiss Dividend Stocks

The Switzerland market recently displayed resilience, ending modestly higher on Monday as investor sentiment improved throughout the trading session. The benchmark SMI index notched a gain, reflecting a broader interest in Swiss equities amid fluctuating market conditions. In such an environment, understanding the fundamentals of dividend-paying stocks can be particularly beneficial for investors looking for stable returns and financial security.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Switzerland

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Vontobel Holding (SWX:VONN)	5.47%	★★★★★★
Cembra Money Bank (SWX:CMBN)	5.18%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.52%	★★★★★★
St. Galler Kantonalbank (SWX:SGKN)	4.44%	★★★★★★
Novartis (SWX:NOVN)	3.31%	★★★★★☆
EFG International (SWX:EFGN)	4.17%	★★★★★☆
Roche Holding (SWX:ROG)	3.94%	★★★★★☆
Julius Bär Gruppe (SWX:BAER)	5.08%	★★★★★☆
Helvetia Holding (SWX:HELN)	5.06%	★★★★★☆
Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB)	4.75%	★★★★★☆

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Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (SWX:BLKB)

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

Overview: Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank offers a range of banking products and services to private and corporate clients primarily in Switzerland, with a market capitalization of CHF 1.82 billion.

Operations: Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank generates CHF 458.55 million in revenue from its banking operations.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank offers a compelling 4.75% dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of Swiss dividend payers. The bank has demonstrated a decade of stable and growing dividends, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 56.7%, indicating that payments are well-covered by earnings. Despite its low allowance for bad loans at 51%, suggesting potential risk management issues, it trades at an appealing 31.2% below estimated fair value, enhancing its attractiveness to income-focused investors seeking stability and value.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The analysis detailed in our Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Meier Tobler Group (SWX:MTG)

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

Overview: Meier Tobler Group AG is a Swiss-based company specializing in trading and services for heat generation and air conditioning systems, with a market capitalization of CHF 370.25 million.

Operations: Meier Tobler Group AG generates revenue primarily through two segments: Distribution, which brings in CHF 441.25 million, and Services, contributing CHF 104.67 million.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Meier Tobler Group, while trading at a significant 64.4% below its estimated fair value, presents a mixed scenario for dividend investors. The company has shown a capacity to increase dividends over the past decade, supported by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios at 54.8% and 50.7%, respectively. However, its dividend track record has been marked by volatility and unreliability in the same period, with substantial annual fluctuations exceeding 20%. Additionally, its current dividend yield of 3.96% is slightly below the top quartile of Swiss dividend payers at 4.15%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Meier Tobler Group stock in this dividend report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Meier Tobler Group is trading behind its estimated value.

Orell Füssli (SWX:OFN)

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

Overview: Orell Füssli AG operates in security solutions and book retailing, serving both Swiss and international markets, with a market capitalization of CHF 152.49 million.

Operations: Orell Füssli AG generates revenue primarily through its book trade, security printing, and industrial systems segments, which collectively brought in CHF 216.22 million.

Dividend Yield: 5%

Orell Füssli offers a dividend yield of 5.01%, placing it in the upper quartile of Swiss dividend stocks, where the average is 4.15%. Despite this, its dividend history over the past eight years shows inconsistency with volatile payments. The dividends are well-supported financially, with a payout ratio of 63.5% from earnings and a cash payout ratio of 61.6%, suggesting sustainability from current income and cash flows. However, its relatively short history of dividend payments underlines some risk for long-term stability.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Orell Füssli with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Orell Füssli's current price could be quite moderate.

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