Hannover Rück Leads Trio of Premier German Dividend Stocks

As the German market exhibits stability with a 4.7% increase over the past 12 months, and with expectations of earnings to grow by 13% annually, investors may find reassurance in this steady economic backdrop. In such a climate, dividend stocks like Hannover Rück offer an attractive combination of potential income and growth prospects amidst a market where certain sectors, such as Materials, have recently outperformed.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Germany

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL)	5.88%	★★★★★★
FORTEC Elektronik (XTRA:FEV)	3.76%	★★★★★☆
Mensch und Maschine Software (XTRA:MUM)	2.80%	★★★★★☆
CEWE Stiftung KGaA (XTRA:CWC)	2.40%	★★★★★☆
Siemens (XTRA:SIE)	2.58%	★★★★★☆
Talanx (XTRA:TLX)	2.96%	★★★★★☆
Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG)	7.17%	★★★★★☆
FRoSTA (DB:NLM)	2.90%	★★★★★☆
Deutsche Börse (XTRA:DB1)	2.01%	★★★★★☆
Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1)	2.51%	★★★★★☆

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Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Hannover Rück (XTRA:HNR1)

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

Overview: Hannover Rück SE is a global provider of reinsurance products and services, with a market capitalization of approximately €28.88 billion.

Operations: Hannover Rück SE generates the majority of its revenue from Property & Casualty Reinsurance at €24.05 billion, followed by Life and Health Reinsurance contributing €8.51 billion.

Dividend Yield: 2.5%

Hannover Rück maintains a conservative payout ratio of 35.7%, indicating a well-covered dividend by earnings, complemented by an even lower cash payout ratio at 12.9%. Despite a modest yield of 2.51%, which trails the top quartile of German dividend payers, the firm has demonstrated consistent dividend growth and stability over the past decade. Currently trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value, Hannover Rück combines reliable payouts with potential capital appreciation prospects.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Hannover Rück with our comprehensive dividend report here.

• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Hannover Rück's shares may be trading at a premium.

Talanx (XTRA:TLX)

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

Overview: Talanx AG is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance products and services, with a market capitalization of approximately €17.42 billion.

Operations: Talanx AG operates through distinct revenue streams, including primary insurance at €34.48 billion and reinsurance with €23.13 billion in contributions to their financial profile.

Dividend Yield: 3%

Talanx AG, with a dividend yield of €2.96%, offers investors a steady income stream, supported by a decade of dependable growth and stability in payouts. Earnings are projected to expand annually by 6.51%, ensuring dividends are comfortably covered by earnings (payout ratio: 33.2%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 7.8%). Although its yield falls below the top quartile in the German market, Talanx's robust financial health is underscored by trading at 63.4% under its fair value estimate and a strong past year earnings growth of 25.6%.

• Dive into the specifics of Talanx here with our thorough dividend report.

• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Talanx's share price might be too pessimistic.

CEWE Stiftung KGaA (XTRA:CWC)

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

Overview: CEWE Stiftung KGaA is a Germany-based provider of photo services and online printing, with an international presence and a market capitalization of approximately €712.36 million.

Operations: CEWE Stiftung KGaA generates its revenues primarily from offering photo services and online printing solutions across various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 2.4%

CEWE Stiftung KGaA maintains a secure dividend profile with its conservative payout ratios, both from earnings (33.2%) and cash flows (29.6%), indicating sustainability. The company's dividends have not only been consistent but also growing over the past decade, reflecting a commitment to shareholder returns despite a yield of 2.4% that lags behind Germany's top dividend payers. Analyst consensus suggests an upside potential in stock price, while earnings growth forecasts of 5.77% per year and recent appreciation by 10.2% signal a positive outlook for continued dividend support, even as the stock trades significantly below estimated fair value (58.7%).

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in CEWE Stiftung KGaA's dividend report.

• Our valuation report here indicates CEWE Stiftung KGaA may be undervalued.

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