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Siemens And 2 Other Top Dividend Stocks On German Exchange

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As the German market experiences a notable upswing, with the DAX surging 4.03% amid hopes for interest rate cuts and China's stimulus measures lifting sentiment, investors are increasingly focusing on dividend stocks as a potential source of steady returns in uncertain economic times. In this context, Siemens and two other prominent companies on the German exchange stand out for their robust dividend yields, offering potential stability and income in an evolving market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Germany

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL)6.76%★★★★★★
Allianz (XTRA:ALV)4.76%★★★★★★
Deutsche Post (XTRA:DHL)4.81%★★★★★★
SAF-Holland (XTRA:SFQ)5.29%★★★★★☆
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B)4.69%★★★★★☆
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen (XTRA:DAM)7.46%★★★★★☆
Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG)9.34%★★★★★☆
Uzin Utz (XTRA:UZU)3.36%★★★★★☆
FRoSTA (DB:NLM)3.28%★★★★★☆
MVV Energie (XTRA:MVV1)3.64%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 34 stocks from our Top German Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

DATAGROUP (XTRA:D6H)

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

Overview: DATAGROUP SE offers information technology solutions both in Germany and internationally, with a market cap of €361.59 million.

Operations: DATAGROUP SE generates revenue primarily from its Services segment, which accounts for €456.25 million, and its Solutions & Consulting segment, contributing €77.59 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

DATAGROUP, recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index, offers a mixed picture for dividend investors. While its dividend payments have grown over the past decade and are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 48.1% and 28.2%, respectively, they have been volatile and unreliable historically. Trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, DATAGROUP's current yield of 3.46% is lower than top-tier German dividend payers.

XTRA:D6H Dividend History as at Oct 2024
XTRA:D6H Dividend History as at Oct 2024

KSB SE KGaA (XTRA:KSB)

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

Overview: KSB SE & Co. KGaA, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and supplies pumps, valves, and related services globally with a market capitalization of approximately €1.09 billion.

Operations: KSB SE & Co. KGaA generates revenue from its three main segments: Pumps (€1.52 billion), Fittings (€370.94 million), and KSB Supremeserv (€978.20 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

KSB SE KGaA's dividend payments have grown over the past decade but remain volatile and unreliable. The current yield of 3.91% is below top-tier German dividend payers, yet dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 29.9% and 24.2%, respectively. Trading at a considerable discount to its fair value, KSB reported sales of €1.44 billion for H1 2024, with net income slightly down from the previous year.

XTRA:KSB Dividend History as at Oct 2024
XTRA:KSB Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Uzin Utz (XTRA:UZU)

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

Overview: Uzin Utz SE develops, manufactures, and sells construction chemical system products in Germany, the United States, Netherlands, and internationally with a market cap of €240.11 million.

Operations: Uzin Utz SE generates revenue from several segments, including Germany - Laying Systems (€209.68 million), Western Europe (€81.64 million), Netherlands - Laying Systems (€83.59 million), USA - Laying Systems (€73.60 million), Netherlands - Wholesale (€33.66 million), Germany - Surface Care and Refinement (€34.21 million), South/Eastern Europe (€27.70 million), and Germany - Machinery and Tools (€31.94 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Uzin Utz SE maintains stable and growing dividend payments, supported by a low payout ratio of 33.8% and a cash payout ratio of 19.9%, ensuring sustainability. While its dividend yield of 3.36% is below top-tier German payers, it remains reliable over the past decade. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 10x suggests good value compared to the broader market. Recent earnings show improved net income at €12.38 million for H1 2024 despite slightly lower sales revenue.

XTRA:UZU Dividend History as at Oct 2024
XTRA:UZU Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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