Top Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider

As Asian markets navigate a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and evolving economic policies, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income. In this environment, selecting dividend stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent payout histories can be a prudent strategy for those looking to balance risk and reward.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

Click here to see the full list of 1171 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Build King Holdings (SEHK:240)

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

Overview: Build King Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in building construction and civil engineering projects in Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China, with a market cap of HK$1.61 billion.

Operations: Build King Holdings Limited generates revenue of HK$14.37 billion from its construction work segment.

Dividend Yield: 8.1%

Build King Holdings offers an attractive dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of Hong Kong payers. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows due to a low payout ratio of 30%. Additionally, recent agreements with NWD and CTFS may provide new revenue streams through 2027, potentially stabilizing future payouts.

• Take a closer look at Build King Holdings' potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Build King Holdings' shares may be trading at a discount.

Shaanxi Coal Industry (SHSE:601225)

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

Overview: Shaanxi Coal Industry Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the mining, production, washing, processing, and sale of coal both in China and internationally with a market cap of CN¥203.89 billion.

Operations: Shaanxi Coal Industry's revenue is primarily derived from its activities in mining, producing, washing, processing, and selling coal both domestically and abroad.

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

Shaanxi Coal Industry's dividend yield is among the top 25% in China, supported by a payout ratio of 58.5%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history shows volatility over the past decade. Despite recent earnings showing a slight decline, the stock trades at an attractive value compared to peers, potentially appealing to value-focused investors. Recent financials reported sales of ¥40.16 billion and net income of ¥4.80 billion for Q1 2025.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Shaanxi Coal Industry's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Shaanxi Coal Industry's current price could be quite moderate.

Komatsu (TSE:6301)

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

Overview: Komatsu Ltd. is a global manufacturer and seller of construction, mining, and utility equipment, with operations spanning Japan, the Americas, Europe, China, the rest of Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and CIS countries; it has a market cap of ¥4.90 trillion.

Operations: Komatsu's revenue segments include Construction Machinery/Vehicles at ¥3.80 trillion, Industrial Machinery Others at ¥223.60 billion, and Retail Finance at ¥123.21 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

Komatsu offers a mixed dividend profile, with its payout ratio of 40.1% ensuring dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. However, the dividend yield of 3.57% is below the top quartile in Japan, and payments have been volatile over the past decade. Recent buyback activity totaling ¥30.48 billion may enhance shareholder value despite a reduction in expected dividends to ¥95 per share for fiscal year ending March 2026 from ¥107 previously.

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

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