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3 High-Quality Dividend Stocks Yielding 3.2%

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As global markets show resilience with U.S. indexes nearing record highs and broad-based gains across sectors, investors are navigating a complex economic landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and fluctuating interest rates. In this environment, high-quality dividend stocks yielding 3.2% can offer stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those seeking to balance growth with reliable returns.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.78%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.20%★★★★★★
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.22%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.61%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.58%★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)4.30%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.80%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.60%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.78%★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)3.79%★★★★★★

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Mildef Crete (TPEX:3213)

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

Overview: Mildef Crete Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells computer systems worldwide with a market capitalization of NT$5.13 billion.

Operations: Mildef Crete Inc.'s revenue is derived from its global operations in developing, manufacturing, and selling computer systems.

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

Mildef Crete's dividend yield of 6.17% ranks in the top 25% within the TW market. However, despite a reasonable payout ratio of 56.4%, dividends are not well-covered by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 112.5%. Dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, though they have grown overall during this period. Recent earnings show decreased quarterly net income but increased year-to-date figures compared to last year.

TPEX:3213 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Techno Ryowa (TSE:1965)

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

Overview: Techno Ryowa Ltd. specializes in the design, construction, and maintenance of environmental control systems primarily in Japan, with a market cap of ¥49.59 billion.

Operations: Techno Ryowa Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Air Conditioning Sanitary Equipment Construction Business at ¥48.01 billion, followed by General Building Equipment Work at ¥25.11 billion, Electrical Equipment Construction Business at ¥2.62 billion, and Cooling and Heating Equipment Sales Segment at ¥1.20 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.2%

Techno Ryowa's dividend yield of 4.24% is among the top 25% in Japan, yet it's not covered by free cash flows despite a low payout ratio of 13.7%. Earnings surged by 77.5% last year, but dividends have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade. The company's price-to-earnings ratio is favorable at 10x compared to the market average of 13.6x, though its share price has been highly volatile recently.

TSE:1965 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

Okuma (TSE:6103)

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

Overview: Okuma Corporation is a manufacturer and seller of machine tools, NC controllers, FA products, and servo motors across Japan, the United States, the rest of the Americas, Europe, China, and the Asia Pacific with a market cap of ¥188.16 billion.

Operations: Revenue Segments (in millions of ¥): Machine Tools: ¥200,000; NC Controllers: ¥50,000; FA Products: ¥30,000; Servo Motors: ¥20,000.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Okuma Corporation's dividend yield is modest compared to the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers, yet its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flow, with payout ratios of 42.9% and 37.1%, respectively. Despite a volatile dividend history over the past decade, recent affirmations maintain payouts at ¥100 per share. However, lowered earnings guidance due to weaker-than-expected sales might impact future dividend stability despite current coverage adequacy.

TSE:6103 Dividend History as at Nov 2024

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