Exploring Three Dividend Stocks On The KRX

The South Korean stock market has experienced a slight decline of 1.4% over the past week, though it maintains a positive trajectory with an annual growth of 4.2%. In light of these conditions and with earnings expected to grow significantly, dividend stocks could offer investors both stability and potential income in this evolving market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In South Korea

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Kia (KOSE:A000270)	4.67%	★★★★★★
Shinhan Financial Group (KOSE:A055550)	4.43%	★★★★★☆
KT (KOSE:A030200)	5.50%	★★★★★☆
LOTTE Fine Chemical (KOSE:A004000)	4.26%	★★★★★☆
KB Financial Group (KOSE:A105560)	3.98%	★★★★★☆
HANYANG ENGLtd (KOSDAQ:A045100)	3.16%	★★★★★☆
Cheil Worldwide (KOSE:A030000)	5.86%	★★★★☆☆
Snt DynamicsLtd (KOSE:A003570)	3.93%	★★★★☆☆
Tong Yang Life Insurance (KOSE:A082640)	7.91%	★★★★☆☆
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Ind (KOSE:A000970)	6.13%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 66 stocks from our Top KRX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Kia (KOSE:A000270)

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

Overview: Kia Corporation, a manufacturer and seller of vehicles in South Korea, North America, and Europe, has a market capitalization of approximately ₩47.54 trillion.

Operations: Kia Corporation generates its revenue from vehicle sales across South Korea, North America, and Europe.

Dividend Yield: 4.7%

Kia Corporation, with a dividend yield of 4.67%, ranks in the top 25% of South Korean dividend payers. Over the past decade, its dividends have demonstrated stability and growth, supported by a low payout ratio of 23.4% and a cash payout ratio of 25.6%, ensuring sustainability from both earnings and cash flow perspectives. Despite recent legal challenges regarding vehicle theft vulnerabilities, Kia's strategic expansion into Li-Metal battery development with SES AI underscores its forward-looking initiatives in evolving industries.

• Dive into the specifics of Kia here with our thorough dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Kia valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Muhak (KOSE:A033920)

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

Overview: Muhak Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company engaged in the manufacturing and selling of liquors, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩148.59 billion.

Operations: Muhak Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through the production and sales of alcoholic beverages in South Korea.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Muhak Co., Ltd. has shown a volatile dividend history with a recent decrease in net income to KRW 16,261.16 million from KWR 38,369.63 million year-over-year as of Q1 2024. Despite this, its dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with a low payout ratio of 9.3% and a cash payout ratio of 50.1%. Additionally, the company's Price-To-Earnings ratio stands at an attractive 3.4x compared to the Korean market average of 13x, suggesting potential value despite its unstable dividend track record and significant one-off items impacting financial results.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Muhak's dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Muhak may be overvalued.

Hyosung ITX (KOSE:A094280)

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

Overview: Hyosung ITX Co. Ltd is a South Korean company that offers business solutions, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩161.83 billion.

Operations: Hyosung ITX Co. Ltd generates its revenue primarily through business solutions in South Korea.

Dividend Yield: 5.5%

Hyosung ITX Co. Ltd offers a dividend yield of 5.52%, ranking in the top 25% of South Korean dividend payers. Despite a less established history with only five years of dividends, the payouts are supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 62.6% and cash payout ratios at 21.8%, respectively. Recent corporate actions include an extension of its buyback plan till March 2025, indicating potential confidence in its financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Hyosung ITX with our comprehensive dividend report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Hyosung ITX's share price might be on the expensive side.

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