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Sinofert Holdings And 2 Other Dividend Stocks For Your Portfolio

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As global markets navigate a mixed landscape with fluctuations in consumer confidence and economic indicators, investors are keenly observing how these dynamics impact their portfolios. Despite the recent volatility, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams and mitigate some market uncertainties. A strong dividend stock typically offers reliable payouts and demonstrates resilience amid economic shifts, making it a compelling consideration for those seeking stability in today's evolving financial environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)6.49%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.09%★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)4.84%★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)4.04%★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)7.42%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.38%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)3.83%★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)6.38%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)3.82%★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)5.15%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1948 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Sinofert Holdings (SEHK:297)

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

Overview: Sinofert Holdings Limited is an investment holding company involved in the production, import and export, distribution, and retail of fertilizer raw materials and crop nutrition products in Mainland China and internationally, with a market cap of HK$8.29 billion.

Operations: Sinofert Holdings Limited generates revenue from its Production segment (CN¥5.15 billion), Basic Business segment (CN¥13.93 billion), and Growth Business segment (CN¥11.14 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

Sinofert Holdings' dividend payments, while having increased over the past decade, have been volatile and unreliable. Despite this instability, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows with a payout ratio of 46.5% and a cash payout ratio of 14.9%. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value but offers a relatively low dividend yield of 3.88% compared to top-tier payers in Hong Kong. Recent shareholder meetings focused on strategic agreements may impact future operations.

SEHK:297 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
SEHK:297 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Compagnie Financière Tradition (SWX:CFT)

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

Overview: Compagnie Financière Tradition SA is an interdealer broker of financial and non-financial products globally, with a market cap of CHF1.43 billion.

Operations: Compagnie Financière Tradition SA's revenue is divided into the following segments: Americas at CHF352.67 million, Asia-Pacific at CHF273.16 million, and Europe, Middle East and Africa at CHF452.85 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Compagnie Financière Tradition offers a stable dividend history, with payments growing steadily over the past decade. The dividend yield stands at 3.25%, which is modest compared to the top Swiss payers. However, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 43.3% and 60.8%, respectively. Despite recent shareholder dilution, the company trades at a good value—16.2% below its estimated fair value—and has shown strong earnings growth of 16.1% last year.

SWX:CFT Dividend History as at Jan 2025
SWX:CFT Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Miyaji Engineering GroupInc (TSE:3431)

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

Overview: Miyaji Engineering Group Inc., through its subsidiaries, is involved in construction and civil engineering activities in Japan with a market cap of ¥53.17 billion.

Operations: Miyaji Engineering Group Inc.'s revenue segments include MEC generating ¥42.46 billion and MMB contributing ¥32.21 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Miyaji Engineering Group's dividend yield of 4.86% ranks in the top 25% in Japan, but payments have been volatile and are not covered by free cash flows. The payout ratio is reasonable at 53.8%, suggesting earnings cover dividends, yet recent cuts from ¥150 to ¥85 per share highlight instability. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 11x below the market average, it offers value despite high non-cash earnings impacting quality perceptions.

TSE:3431 Dividend History as at Jan 2025
TSE:3431 Dividend History as at Jan 2025

Summing It All Up

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