Warom Technology And 2 Other Leading Dividend Stocks

In a week marked by record highs for major U.S. stock indexes and a notable divergence between growth and value stocks, investors are keenly observing the evolving economic landscape as they anticipate potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Amidst these dynamics, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their ability to provide steady income streams, making them an appealing choice in uncertain times. Understanding what constitutes a strong dividend stock—such as consistent earnings, reliable cash flow, and a solid payout history—can be crucial in navigating today's complex market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	6.98%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.60%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.31%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	3.97%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.35%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.99%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.71%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.41%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.41%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.83%	★★★★★★

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Warom Technology (SHSE:603855)

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

Overview: Warom Technology Incorporated Company manufactures and supplies explosion-proof electrical appliances and related products in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥6.65 billion.

Operations: Warom Technology's revenue segments include the manufacture and supply of explosion-proof electrical appliances and related products in China and internationally.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Warom Technology has demonstrated a consistent dividend growth pattern, albeit with a relatively short history of seven years. Its dividend yield is in the top 25% of the CN market, supported by a reasonable payout ratio of 68.9% and cash flow coverage at 75.3%. Recent earnings reveal revenue growth to CNY 2.45 billion and net income improvement to CNY 321.39 million, indicating robust financial health that supports its stable dividend payments.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Warom Technology's dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Warom Technology is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

TOCALOLtd (TSE:3433)

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

Overview: TOCALO Co., Ltd. specializes in developing surface modifying technologies both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥109.75 billion.

Operations: TOCALO Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its development of surface modifying technologies for both domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

TOCALO Co., Ltd. has a stable 10-year dividend history, though its current yield of 3.54% is below the JP market's top tier. Despite a low payout ratio of 24.1%, dividends are not well covered by cash flow, with a high cash payout ratio of over 4,600%. Recent guidance indicates increased annual dividends to JPY 63 per share for fiscal year ending March 2025, aligning with improved earnings forecasts and net income expectations of JPY 7.5 billion.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of TOCALOLtd.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that TOCALOLtd's share price might be on the expensive side.

Wah Lee Industrial (TWSE:3010)

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

Overview: Wah Lee Industrial Corporation is involved in manufacturing materials, engineering and functional plastics, semiconductor process materials, and printed circuit boards in Taiwan, with a market cap of NT$32.69 billion.

Operations: Wah Lee Industrial Corporation's revenue is primarily derived from The Company at NT$45.19 billion, followed by Shanghai Yikang at NT$15.02 billion, and China Hong Kong at NT$13.60 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Wah Lee Industrial's dividend payments have been reliable and stable over the past decade, though the current yield of 3.84% is below Taiwan's top tier. The payout ratio is reasonable at 57%, indicating coverage by earnings, but not by free cash flow due to a high cash payout ratio of 453.9%. Recent earnings show slight growth in sales and net income, but shareholder dilution occurred last year, which could impact future dividends.

• Take a closer look at Wah Lee Industrial's potential here in our dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Wah Lee Industrial's current price could be inflated.

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