Exploring Samyang Holdings And Two More Top Dividend Stocks On The KRX

The South Korean market has shown promising growth, rising 1.1% over the past week and achieving a 3.7% increase over the last year, with earnings expected to grow by 29% annually. In this buoyant environment, dividend stocks like Samyang Holdings offer potential for steady income, making them an attractive option for investors looking to capitalize on current market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In South Korea

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Kia (KOSE:A000270)	4.56%	★★★★★★
NH Investment & Securities (KOSE:A005940)	6.77%	★★★★★☆
Shinhan Financial Group (KOSE:A055550)	4.47%	★★★★★☆
Industrial Bank of Korea (KOSE:A024110)	7.36%	★★★★★☆
KT (KOSE:A030200)	5.49%	★★★★★☆
LOTTE Fine Chemical (KOSE:A004000)	4.31%	★★★★★☆
KB Financial Group (KOSE:A105560)	3.78%	★★★★★☆
Kyung Nong (KOSE:A002100)	4.89%	★★★★★☆
Snt DynamicsLtd (KOSE:A003570)	3.66%	★★★★☆☆
Tong Yang Life Insurance (KOSE:A082640)	8.00%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 68 stocks from our Top KRX Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Samyang Holdings (KOSE:A000070)

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

Overview: Samyang Holdings Corporation operates in various sectors including chemicals, food, packaging, and pharmaceuticals across regions such as South Korea, China, Japan, other Asian countries, and Europe with a market capitalization of approximately ₩555.17 billion.

Operations: Samyang Holdings Corporation generates revenue through its involvement in the chemical, food, packaging, and pharmaceutical sectors across multiple regions including South Korea, China, Japan, and Europe.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Samyang Holdings has demonstrated a robust financial performance with significant earnings growth, reporting a net income increase to ₩27.89 billion in Q1 2024 from ₩18.55 billion the previous year. Despite its relatively short dividend history of less than 10 years, the company maintains a low payout ratio of 15.5% and cash payout ratio of 24.4%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows. However, investors should note the unstable track record in dividend payments alongside large one-off items impacting financial results, which may raise concerns about sustainability and reliability moving forward.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Samyang Holdings.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Samyang Holdings is trading behind its estimated value.

NICE Information Service (KOSE:A030190)

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

Overview: NICE Information Service Co., Ltd., based in South Korea, offers services including credit evaluation, inquiries, investigations, and debt collection, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩644.64 billion.

Operations: NICE Information Service Co., Ltd. generates its revenue from services such as credit evaluation, inquiries, investigations, and debt collection in South Korea.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

NICE Information Service Co., Ltd. reported a 27.5% increase in Q1 2024 net income to KRW 17.63 billion, with earnings per share rising from KRW 233 to KRW 296. Despite a short dividend history of less than ten years, the company's dividend yield stands at a competitive 3.76%, above the market average of 3.45%. Dividends are well-supported with a payout ratio of 40.6% and cash payout ratio of 39%, indicating sustainability from both earnings and cash flow perspectives. However, its track record in consistent dividend growth is yet to be established firmly due to its recent initiation into dividend payments just five years ago.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of NICE Information Service stock in this dividend report.
• Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential undervaluation of NICE Information Service shares in the market.

SNT Holdings (KOSE:A036530)

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

Overview: SNT Holdings Co., Ltd. operates in the auto parts and industrial facilities sectors, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩322.45 billion.

Operations: SNT Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue from its operations in the auto parts sector and industrial facilities.

Dividend Yield: 3.6%

SNT Holdings, with a dividend yield of 3.59%, ranks in the top 25% of South Korean dividend payers. Despite its appealing price-to-earnings ratio of 3.7x, significantly below the market average, the company's dividend history is marred by volatility and unreliability over its short span of less than ten years. Its dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 13.4% and cash payout ratios at 5.7%, respectively; however, consistency in growth remains uncertain due to fluctuations in annual payments.

• Click here to discover the nuances of SNT Holdings with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that SNT Holdings' current price could be inflated.

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