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3 Chinese Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 5.2%

SHSE:600057
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In recent weeks, Chinese stocks have experienced a notable surge, buoyed by optimism surrounding Beijing's comprehensive support measures despite ongoing challenges in manufacturing and real estate sectors. As investors navigate these dynamic market conditions, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance growth with consistent returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In China

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Midea Group (SZSE:000333)3.94%★★★★★★
Lao Feng Xiang (SHSE:600612)3.10%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)3.95%★★★★★★
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group (SHSE:600887)4.13%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.18%★★★★★★
Changchun High-Tech Industry (Group) (SZSE:000661)4.09%★★★★★★
Zhejiang HangminLtd (SHSE:600987)3.80%★★★★★★
Huangshan NovelLtd (SZSE:002014)5.49%★★★★★★
China Merchants Bank (SHSE:600036)5.24%★★★★★★
Zhejiang Jiaxin SilkLtd (SZSE:002404)4.91%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 178 stocks from our Top Chinese Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Fujian Expressway DevelopmentLtd (SHSE:600033)

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

Overview: Fujian Expressway Development Co., Ltd is involved in the investment, construction, toll collection, maintenance, and management of expressways in China with a market capitalization of CN¥10.29 billion.

Operations: Fujian Expressway Development Co., Ltd generates revenue primarily through its activities in expressway investment, construction, toll collection, maintenance, and operational management within China.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Fujian Expressway Development Ltd. offers a mixed picture for dividend investors. Despite a volatile and unreliable dividend history over the past decade, the company's dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 36.5% and 23.4%, respectively. Its dividend yield of 3.2% ranks in the top 25% of Chinese market payers, though recent earnings show marginal growth with net income at CNY 531.12 million for H1 2024, unchanged from last year.

SHSE:600033 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SHSE:600033 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

China Merchants Bank (SHSE:600036)

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

Overview: China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, offers a range of banking products and services and has a market cap of approximately CN¥970.34 billion.

Operations: China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from Retail Financial services at CN¥164.21 billion and Wholesale Financial services at CN¥124.99 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

China Merchants Bank stands out with a reliable dividend yield of 5.24%, ranking in the top 25% of Chinese market payers. Its dividends are well covered by earnings, maintaining a low payout ratio of 35.3%. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and growing, supported by consistent earnings growth. Recent H1 2024 results show slight declines in net interest income and net income compared to last year but maintain strong fundamentals for continued dividend reliability.

SHSE:600036 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SHSE:600036 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Xiamen Xiangyu (SHSE:600057)

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

Overview: Xiamen Xiangyu Co., Ltd. offers supply chain services in the People’s Republic of China and has a market cap of CN¥14.56 billion.

Operations: Xiamen Xiangyu Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include supply chain services within the People's Republic of China.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Xiamen Xiangyu's dividend yield of 4.68% places it among the top 25% in China, though its track record is unstable with only seven years of payments and volatility. Despite high debt levels, dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 55.1%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 6.6%). Recent H1 2024 results show a decline in sales to CNY 203.13 billion and net income to CNY 779.06 million, reflecting financial challenges impacting dividend reliability.

SHSE:600057 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
SHSE:600057 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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