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3 SEHK Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 9.3%

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As global markets react to the recent Federal Reserve rate cut, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index has seen a notable uptick, gaining 5.12% despite mixed economic data from China. This backdrop of shifting monetary policies and market optimism highlights the importance of stable income-generating investments. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable source of returns through regular payouts. Here are three SEHK dividend stocks to consider, boasting yields up to 9.3%.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Hong Kong

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Consun Pharmaceutical Group (SEHK:1681)9.25%★★★★★☆
Luk Fook Holdings (International) (SEHK:590)9.24%★★★★★☆
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)8.06%★★★★★☆
Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099)5.25%★★★★★☆
China Construction Bank (SEHK:939)7.22%★★★★★☆
Bank of China (SEHK:3988)7.12%★★★★★☆
Zhejiang Expressway (SEHK:576)7.30%★★★★★☆
Tianjin Development Holdings (SEHK:882)7.85%★★★★★☆
China Resources Land (SEHK:1109)7.31%★★★★★☆
Tian An China Investments (SEHK:28)5.08%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 79 stocks from our Top SEHK Dividend Stocks screener.

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People's Insurance Company (Group) of China (SEHK:1339)

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

Overview: The People's Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited, an investment holding company with a market cap of HK$281.47 billion, provides insurance products and services in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong.

Operations: The People's Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited generates revenue from several segments, including Non-Life Insurance (CN¥486.03 billion), Health Insurance (CN¥26.88 billion), Life Insurance (CN¥21.47 billion), and Asset Management (CN¥2.87 billion).

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

People's Insurance Company (Group) of China shows a mixed profile for dividend investors. The company recently declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.063 per share and reported half-year earnings with revenue at CNY 292.34 billion and net income at CNY 23.40 billion, indicating strong financials. However, its dividend yield is relatively low compared to top payers in Hong Kong, and its historical dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable despite being well-covered by earnings and cash flows.

SEHK:1339 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1339 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

361 Degrees International (SEHK:1361)

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

Overview: 361 Degrees International Limited is an investment holding company that manufactures and trades sporting goods in the People’s Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$7.53 billion.

Operations: 361 Degrees International Limited generates revenue from two main segments: Kids (CN¥2.18 billion) and Adults (CN¥7.13 billion).

Dividend Yield: 9.4%

361 Degrees International's dividend yield of 9.38% is among the top 25% in Hong Kong, but its sustainability is questionable due to a high cash payout ratio of 162%. Despite earnings growing by 16.4% last year and forecasted to grow annually by 12.88%, dividends have been volatile over the past decade. Recent financials show net income at CNY 789.7 million for H1-2024, with an interim dividend declared at HKD 0.165 per share payable on September 9, 2024.

SEHK:1361 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1361 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Metallurgical Corporation of China (SEHK:1618)

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

Overview: Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd. (SEHK:1618) operates in engineering contracting, property development, equipment manufacture, and resource development both domestically and internationally with a market cap of approximately HK$58.54 billion.

Operations: Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd.'s revenue segments include Engineering Contracting (CN¥553.39 billion), Featured Business (CN¥31.46 billion), and Resource Development (CN¥6.54 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Metallurgical Corporation of China's dividend yield is 5.91%, lower than the top 25% in Hong Kong. Despite stable and growing dividends over the past decade, recent earnings reports show a net income decline to CNY 462.55 million for H1-2024 from CNY 504.5 million last year, with profit margins dropping to 0.6%. The company’s dividends are not covered by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns despite a low payout ratio of 39.9%.

SEHK:1618 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1618 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

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