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Discover 3 SEHK Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 6.9%

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As global markets navigate mixed economic signals and inflation trends, the Hong Kong market has shown resilience with the Hang Seng Index gaining 2.14%. In this context, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream and potential for capital appreciation. When evaluating dividend stocks, it is essential to consider factors such as consistent earnings, strong cash flow, and a history of reliable dividend payments.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Hong Kong

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)8.49%★★★★★★
Luk Fook Holdings (International) (SEHK:590)9.56%★★★★★☆
Bank of China (SEHK:3988)7.55%★★★★★☆
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (SEHK:1929)8.73%★★★★★☆
China Construction Bank (SEHK:939)8.02%★★★★★☆
Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099)5.41%★★★★★☆
PC Partner Group (SEHK:1263)9.30%★★★★★☆
Zhongsheng Group Holdings (SEHK:881)8.51%★★★★★☆
Zhejiang Expressway (SEHK:576)7.04%★★★★★☆
China Electronics Huada Technology (SEHK:85)9.91%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 73 stocks from our Top SEHK Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Essex Bio-Technology (SEHK:1061)

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

Overview: Essex Bio-Technology Limited is an investment holding company that develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells bio-pharmaceutical products in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, and internationally with a market cap of HK$1.33 billion.

Operations: Essex Bio-Technology Limited generates revenue primarily from its Surgical segment (HK$871.44 million) and Ophthalmology segment (HK$747.39 million).

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

Essex Bio-Technology's dividend payments are well covered by both earnings (22.7% payout ratio) and cash flows (32.3% cash payout ratio), despite a history of volatility over the past decade. The company recently declared an interim dividend of HK$0.06 per share for H1 2024, amidst share repurchases aimed at enhancing net asset value and earnings per share. However, its current yield (5.13%) remains below the top tier in Hong Kong's market, and recent earnings showed a slight decline compared to last year.

SEHK:1061 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1061 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

Man Wah Holdings (SEHK:1999)

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

Overview: Man Wah Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in the manufacture, wholesale, trading, and distribution of sofas and ancillary products across China, Europe, Vietnam, Mexico, and internationally with a market cap of HK$17.72 billion.

Operations: Man Wah Holdings Limited generates revenue primarily from Sofa and Ancillary Products (HK$12.66 billion), Bedding and Ancillary Products (HK$2.99 billion), Home Group Business (HK$674.14 million), Other Products (HK$1.82 billion), and Other Businesses (HK$270.78 million).

Dividend Yield: 6.6%

Man Wah Holdings recently approved a final dividend of HK$0.15 per share for the year ended 31 March 2024, to be paid by 22 July 2024. Despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade, dividends are covered by earnings (50.8% payout ratio) and cash flows (84.4% cash payout ratio). The company's earnings grew by 20.2% last year, though its current yield (6.56%) is below the top quartile in Hong Kong's market.

SEHK:1999 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:1999 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) (SEHK:2388)

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

Overview: BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited is an investment holding company offering banking and financial services to corporate and individual customers in Hong Kong, China, and internationally, with a market cap of HK$254.28 billion.

Operations: BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited generates revenue through several key segments including Personal Banking (HK$23.39 billion), Corporate Banking (HK$18.46 billion), Treasury (HK$13.62 billion), and Insurance (HK$1.50 billion).

Dividend Yield: 7.0%

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) announced an interim dividend of HK$0.57 per share for H1 2024, with a payment date of 27 September 2024. The company's net income rose to HK$20.04 billion from HK$17.69 billion a year ago, indicating strong earnings growth. Despite the dividend yield being lower than the top quartile in Hong Kong, dividends are covered by earnings (50.7% payout ratio). However, its dividend history has been volatile over the past decade.

SEHK:2388 Dividend History as at Sep 2024
SEHK:2388 Dividend History as at Sep 2024

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