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Top Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider In March 2025

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As global markets grapple with economic uncertainty and inflation concerns, the Asian market is also feeling the impact of these challenges. With consumer sentiment at a low and trade tensions affecting key sectors, investors are increasingly looking towards dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income amidst volatility.

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Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)3.87%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.16%★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)4.03%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)4.03%★★★★★★
Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847)3.68%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)4.06%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.37%★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)4.17%★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)3.68%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)4.69%★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1140 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Lion Rock Group (SEHK:1127)

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

Overview: Lion Rock Group Limited is an investment holding company that offers printing services to international book publishers and media companies, with a market cap of HK$1.12 billion.

Operations: Lion Rock Group Limited generates revenue from providing printing services to international book publishers, trade, professional and educational publishing conglomerates, and print media companies.

Dividend Yield: 7.6%

Lion Rock Group's recent earnings report shows a solid increase in net income to HK$214.41 million, supporting its dividend sustainability with a low payout ratio of 25.7% and cash payout ratio of 38.7%. Despite this, the company's dividend track record is unstable with volatility over the past decade, although it remains competitive in yield within Hong Kong's top 25%. The stock trades significantly below estimated fair value, potentially offering attractive entry points for investors seeking dividends.

SEHK:1127 Dividend History as at Mar 2025
SEHK:1127 Dividend History as at Mar 2025

Epoch Chemtronics (TPEX:3633)

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

Overview: Epoch Chemtronics Corp. operates in Taiwan, focusing on the manufacture and sale of LED backlight modules, LGP, and LED lighting equipment, with a market cap of NT$3.33 billion.

Operations: Epoch Chemtronics Corp. generates revenue of NT$6.23 billion from its processing and manufacturing of optical instruments and electronic components business.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

Epoch Chemtronics' dividend payments are well-covered by cash flows with a low cash payout ratio of 41%, and earnings coverage at 65.8%. Despite a top-tier yield of 5.62% in Taiwan, its dividends have been volatile over the past decade, reflecting an unstable track record. The stock trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, but investors should be cautious due to outdated financial data and inconsistent dividend reliability.

TPEX:3633 Dividend History as at Mar 2025
TPEX:3633 Dividend History as at Mar 2025

WDB Holdings (TSE:2475)

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

Overview: WDB Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in Japan, focusing on human resources, contract research organization (CRO) services, and platform businesses with a market cap of ¥37.26 billion.

Operations: WDB Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Human Resource Services Business, which accounts for ¥42.88 billion, and its CRO Business, contributing ¥8.00 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

WDB Holdings' dividend is supported by a low payout ratio of 41.4% and a cash payout ratio of 61.8%, indicating coverage by earnings and cash flows. While dividends have grown over the last decade, they have been unstable, with significant annual drops exceeding 20%. The yield of 3.56% is slightly below Japan's top quartile payers, yet the stock trades at a notable discount to its fair value estimate.

TSE:2475 Dividend History as at Mar 2025
TSE:2475 Dividend History as at Mar 2025

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