3 Japanese Dividend Stocks To Watch With Up To 4% Yield

Japan's stock markets have shown mixed performance recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 0.5% while the broader TOPIX Index declined by 1.0%. Amid this backdrop, investors are paying close attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stable income. In light of ongoing economic adjustments and currency fluctuations, identifying strong dividend-paying stocks can be a prudent strategy for those looking to balance growth and income in their portfolios.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Japan

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.32%	★★★★★★
Globeride (TSE:7990)	4.44%	★★★★★★
Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847)	3.84%	★★★★★★
Mitsubishi Research Institute (TSE:3636)	3.96%	★★★★★★
Kondotec (TSE:7438)	3.86%	★★★★★★
KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602)	5.03%	★★★★★★
Innotech (TSE:9880)	4.88%	★★★★★★
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658)	4.35%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.74%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.49%	★★★★★★

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Asahi PrintingLtd (TSE:3951)

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

Overview: Asahi Printing Co., Ltd. (TSE:3951) manufactures and sells printing and packaging materials for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic markets primarily in Japan, with a market cap of ¥19.97 billion.

Operations: Asahi Printing Co., Ltd. (TSE:3951) generates revenue from the manufacture and sale of printing and packaging materials for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic markets in Japan.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Asahi Printing Ltd.'s dividend payments have been volatile and unreliable over the past decade, despite being in the top 25% of dividend payers in Japan with a 4.04% yield. The dividends are well-covered by earnings due to a low payout ratio of 47.3%, but not by free cash flows, indicated by a high cash payout ratio of 124.1%. Investors should note that Q1, 2025 results will be reported on August 9, 2024.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Asahi PrintingLtd.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Asahi PrintingLtd's shares may be trading at a premium.

NHK Spring (TSE:5991)

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

Overview: NHK Spring Co., Ltd. operates in Japan, offering automobile, data communications, and industry and lifestyle products with a market cap of ¥367.77 billion.

Operations: NHK Spring Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Automotive Seating at ¥324.42 billion, Disk Drive Suspension (DDS) at ¥74.46 billion, Automotive Suspension Springs at ¥176.61 billion, and Industrial Machinery and Equipment along with other operations totaling ¥123.86 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

NHK Spring's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade but are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 20%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 41.3%). Recent board decisions increased the annual dividend forecast to ¥63 per share, reflecting an upward revision in earnings guidance due to strong DDS business performance and a weaker yen. Despite trading at 44% below estimated fair value, its share price has been highly volatile recently.

• Navigate through the intricacies of NHK Spring with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• Our valuation report here indicates NHK Spring may be undervalued.

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing (TSE:7952)

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

Overview: Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSE:7952) is a company specializing in the production of musical instruments, including pianos and electronic keyboards, with a market cap of ¥24.60 billion.

Operations: Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Musical Instrument Education segment, which accounts for ¥63.66 billion, and Materials Processing segment, contributing ¥9.50 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing's dividend payments have been stable and growing over the past decade, but they are not well covered by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 716.6%. The company's profit margins have declined to 2.2% from last year's 4.1%, and its dividend yield of 3.32% is below the top quartile in Japan. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings with a payout ratio of 47.4%.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing stock in this dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing's current price could be inflated.

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