Discover Arisawa Mfg And Two Leading Dividend Stocks

As global markets navigate the complexities of trade policies and economic indicators, investors are keenly observing the impacts on major indices, with U.S. stocks experiencing slight declines amid tariff uncertainties and European markets showing resilience against growth concerns. In this environment, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams, making them appealing options for those seeking stability in a fluctuating market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.21%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.55%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.89%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.49%	★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)	4.03%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.30%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.98%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.87%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.47%	★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444)	3.85%	★★★★★★

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

Arisawa Mfg (TSE:5208)

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

Overview: Arisawa Mfg. Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells electronic, optoelectronic, electrical insulating, display, and industrial structural materials both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥48.43 billion.

Operations: Arisawa Mfg. Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Electronic Materials at ¥30.50 billion, Industrial Application Structural Materials at ¥11.03 billion, Display Materials at ¥4.71 billion, and Electrical Insulation Material at ¥2.46 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.8%

Arisawa Mfg. offers a high dividend yield of 5.76%, placing it in the top 25% of JP market payers, yet its dividends have been unreliable and volatile over the past decade. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 74.4% covered by earnings, cash flows inadequately support dividends due to a high cash payout ratio of 136.2%. Earnings are forecasted to decline slightly, impacting future dividend sustainability despite revenue growth expectations of 5.18% annually.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Arisawa Mfg's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Arisawa Mfg is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

Cleanup (TSE:7955)

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

Overview: Cleanup Corporation operates in the equipment business for housing, stores, and business establishments both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥23.69 billion.

Operations: Cleanup Corporation generates revenue through its equipment business for housing, stores, and commercial establishments in both domestic and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Cleanup's dividend yield of 5.48% ranks among the top 25% in the JP market, with stable and reliable growth over the past decade. However, dividends are not well covered by free cash flows or earnings, despite a low payout ratio of 37.6%. The lack of free cash flows raises concerns about long-term sustainability, especially given financial results impacted by large one-off items.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Cleanup with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Cleanup may be overvalued.

FJ Next Holdings (TSE:8935)

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

Overview: FJ NEXT Holdings Co., Ltd. is involved in the planning, development, sale, and brokerage of real estate properties in Japan with a market cap of ¥38.66 billion.

Operations: FJ NEXT Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue through its activities in real estate planning, development, sales, and brokerage within Japan.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

FJ Next Holdings' dividend yield of 4.06% places it in the top 25% of JP market payers, with stable growth over the past decade. Despite a low payout ratio of 11.6%, dividends are not supported by free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns. The Price-To-Earnings ratio is favorable at 5.7x compared to the market average of 13.3x, yet earnings alone do not cover dividend payments, indicating potential risk for future payouts without cash flow support.

• Navigate through the intricacies of FJ Next Holdings with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that FJ Next Holdings is trading beyond its estimated value.

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