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Top Dividend Stocks On The KRX In June 2024

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The South Korean market has shown robust growth, climbing 2.0% in the last week and achieving a 6.7% increase over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 29% annually. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks that offer consistent payouts can be particularly appealing for investors looking for both stability and potential income growth.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In South Korea

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
Kia (KOSE:A000270)4.29%★★★★★★
NH Investment & Securities (KOSE:A005940)6.35%★★★★★☆
Industrial Bank of Korea (KOSE:A024110)7.26%★★★★★☆
KT (KOSE:A030200)5.48%★★★★★☆
Shinhan Financial Group (KOSE:A055550)4.41%★★★★★☆
LOTTE Fine Chemical (KOSE:A004000)4.41%★★★★★☆
KB Financial Group (KOSE:A105560)3.79%★★★★★☆
Kyung Nong (KOSE:A002100)4.77%★★★★★☆
Tong Yang Life Insurance (KOSE:A082640)6.36%★★★★☆☆
Hansae Yes24 Holdings (KOSE:A016450)5.21%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 69 stocks from our Top KRX Dividend Stocks screener.

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

Hanwha General Insurance (KOSE:A000370)

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

Overview: Hanwha General Insurance Co., Ltd. operates as an insurance service provider in South Korea, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩571.16 billion.

Operations: Hanwha General Insurance Co., Ltd. offers insurance services in South Korea.

Dividend Yield: 4%

Hanwha General Insurance's dividend yield of 4.05% ranks in the top 25% in South Korea, supported by a robust coverage with a cash payout ratio of 1.4%, ensuring dividends are well-covered by free cash flows. Despite its attractive yield and recent share buyback completion for KRW 4.94 billion enhancing shareholder value, the dividend history is less stable, marked by volatility and a relatively short track record of five years. While earnings have grown significantly last year at 63.6%, future projections show an annual growth rate of approximately 11.31%, suggesting potential for continued financial improvement albeit with past dividend inconsistencies.

KOSE:A000370 Dividend History as at Jun 2024
KOSE:A000370 Dividend History as at Jun 2024

Hyundai G.F. Holdings (KOSE:A005440)

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

Overview: Hyundai G.F. Holdings Co., Ltd. operates primarily in the rental and investment sectors with a market capitalization of approximately ₩696.89 billion.

Operations: Hyundai G.F. Holdings Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through activities in the rental and investment sectors.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

Hyundai G.F. Holdings offers a dividend yield of 4.47%, placing it in the top 25% of Korean dividend payers. Despite its attractive yield, the company's dividend history is marked by instability, having paid dividends for only eight years with fluctuating payments. However, dividends are well-supported financially, with a low payout ratio of 2.1% and a cash payout ratio of 57.3%, indicating strong coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Recent forecasts predict significant revenue growth at 27.92% annually, but shareholder dilution has occurred over the past year.

KOSE:A005440 Dividend History as at Jun 2024
KOSE:A005440 Dividend History as at Jun 2024

JB Financial Group (KOSE:A175330)

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

Overview: JB Financial Group Co., Ltd. operates as a financial institution offering banking products and services both domestically in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩2.73 billion.

Operations: JB Financial Group Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from providing banking products and services across South Korea and various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 6%

JB Financial Group maintains a dividend yield of 6.01%, ranking it among the top 25% in the South Korean market. While its dividend history spans less than a decade, payments have shown stability and growth. The dividends are financially sustainable with a current payout ratio of 28.8% and projected to remain robust at 29.3% over three years, underpinned by an expected annual earnings growth of 5.43%. Recent trading suggests the stock is undervalued, priced at 70% below estimated fair value as of April 2024.

KOSE:A175330 Dividend History as at Jun 2024
KOSE:A175330 Dividend History as at Jun 2024

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