3 Premier KRX Dividend Stocks With Up To 6.8% Yield

In the last week, the South Korean market has stayed flat, but it is up 4.1% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 29% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks offering attractive yields can be a compelling option for investors seeking income and potential growth, making them worth exploring in today's market landscape.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In South Korea

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Kia (KOSE:A000270)	5.88%	★★★★★★
Hansae (KOSE:A105630)	3.09%	★★★★★☆
Kangwon Land (KOSE:A035250)	5.53%	★★★★★☆
HANYANG ENGLtd (KOSDAQ:A045100)	3.51%	★★★★★☆
KT (KOSE:A030200)	4.67%	★★★★★☆
JW Holdings (KOSE:A096760)	3.37%	★★★★★☆
Industrial Bank of Korea (KOSE:A024110)	6.83%	★★★★★☆
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (KOSE:A000810)	4.60%	★★★★★☆
Kyung Nong (KOSE:A002100)	7.07%	★★★★★☆
ORION Holdings (KOSE:A001800)	4.70%	★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 74 stocks from our Top KRX Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Youngone Holdings (KOSE:A009970)

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

Overview: Youngone Holdings Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells apparel, footwear, gear, sportswear, and jackets both in South Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩1.04 trillion.

Operations: Youngone Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue from several segments, including Manufacture OEM with ₩3.93 billion, Domestic Retail at ₩1.02 billion, and SCOTT contributing ₩1.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Youngone Holdings offers a compelling dividend profile, with a low payout ratio of 12.2% and cash payout ratio of 14%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. Despite paying dividends for only five years, the yield is in the top 25% of South Korean stocks. Recent developments include a joint venture with Goldwin Inc., potentially enhancing future revenue streams. However, its short dividend history may concern some investors seeking long-term stability.

• Dive into the specifics of Youngone Holdings here with our thorough dividend report.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Youngone Holdings' share price might be too pessimistic.

HMMLtd (KOSE:A011200)

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

Overview: HMM Co., Ltd is an integrated logistics company that provides shipping and logistics services worldwide, with a market cap of ₩13.07 trillion.

Operations: HMM Co., Ltd generates its revenue primarily from the Container segment with ₩7.62 trillion, followed by Tankers & Dry Bulkers at ₩1.35 trillion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

HMM Ltd. has shown impressive earnings growth, with recent net income rising significantly to KRW 660.86 billion for Q2 2024. Despite this, its dividend history is less stable, having paid dividends only for two years with volatility in payments. The dividend yield is competitive within the top 25% of the Korean market and well-covered by both earnings and free cash flows due to a low payout ratio of 30.9%. However, profit margins have declined from last year’s levels.

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

Industrial Bank of Korea (KOSE:A024110)

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

Overview: Industrial Bank of Korea is a bank that provides financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) both in Korea and internationally, with a market cap of ₩11.48 billion.

Operations: Industrial Bank of Korea's revenue segments include Corporate Customer at ₩4.42 trillion, Individual Customer at ₩1.59 trillion, and IB at ₩369.17 billion.

Dividend Yield: 6.8%

Industrial Bank of Korea offers a competitive dividend yield in the top 25% of the Korean market, supported by a low payout ratio (34.3%), ensuring coverage by earnings. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Recent financial activities include raising $798.14 million through fixed-income offerings, which may impact its risk profile due to reliance on external borrowing for funding 64% of liabilities.

• Take a closer look at Industrial Bank of Korea's potential here in our dividend report.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Industrial Bank of Korea is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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