Top 3 KRX Dividend Stocks To Watch In July 2024

Over the past year, the South Korean market has seen a growth of 7.2%, despite remaining flat in the last 7 days. With earnings forecasted to grow by 29% annually, investors might consider dividend stocks as a potentially stable component in their portfolios given these market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In South Korea

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Kia (KOSE:A000270)	4.35%	★★★★★★
NH Investment & Securities (KOSE:A005940)	6.40%	★★★★★☆
LOTTE Fine Chemical (KOSE:A004000)	4.44%	★★★★★☆
Industrial Bank of Korea (KOSE:A024110)	7.10%	★★★★★☆
KT (KOSE:A030200)	5.42%	★★★★★☆
Shinhan Financial Group (KOSE:A055550)	4.39%	★★★★★☆
KB Financial Group (KOSE:A105560)	3.84%	★★★★★☆
HANYANG ENGLtd (KOSDAQ:A045100)	3.11%	★★★★★☆
Kyung Nong (KOSE:A002100)	4.76%	★★★★★☆
Korea Cast Iron Pipe Ind (KOSE:A000970)	5.89%	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 71 stocks from our Top KRX Dividend Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Multicampus (KOSDAQ:A067280)

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

Overview: Multicampus Corporation focuses on providing educational services for the HRD system mainly in South Korea, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩192.62 billion.

Operations: Multicampus Corporation generates its revenue primarily through its educational business, totaling approximately ₩0.36 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Multicampus, a South Korean company, offers a dividend yield of 4.92%, ranking in the top 25% of local dividend payers. With a Price-To-Earnings ratio at 6x, below the market average of 12.6x, its valuation appears competitive. The dividends are well-supported by both earnings and cash flows with payout ratios at 29.5% and 16.8%, respectively. Despite this strong coverage, the firm's dividend history is relatively short at just five years, marking an area for caution among investors seeking long-term stability in payouts.

• Take a closer look at Multicampus' potential here in our dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates Multicampus may be overvalued.

S-1 (KOSE:A012750)

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

Overview: S-1 Corporation specializes in providing safety and security services both domestically in South Korea and on an international scale, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩1.98 trillion.

Operations: S-1 Corporation generates its revenue primarily through the provision of safety and security services across South Korea and various international markets.

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

S-1 Corporation, with a dividend yield of 4.6%, stands above the South Korean market average of 3.54%. The dividends are backed by a payout ratio of 50.1% and a cash payout ratio of 43.4%, indicating solid earnings and cash flow support despite its short dividend history under ten years. Trading at significant undervaluation, analysts predict potential stock price growth of 25.3%. However, recent financials show a dip in net income and EPS year-over-year, suggesting possible concerns ahead for sustaining growth and dividends.

• Dive into the specifics of S-1 here with our thorough dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates S-1 may be undervalued.

HDC I-Controls (KOSE:A039570)

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

Overview: HDC I-Controls Co., Ltd. specializes in construction IT solutions across South Korea, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, with a market capitalization of approximately ₩202.40 billion.

Operations: HDC I-Controls Co., Ltd. generates revenue through four primary segments: Smart Home (₩128.82 billion), Landscaping and Interior (₩89.72 billion), Electrical and Electronics (₩146.79 billion), and Comprehensive Real Estate Management (₩251.20 billion).

Dividend Yield: 5.1%

HDC I-Controls, despite a short dividend history of 8 years, offers a competitive yield of 5.11%, ranking in the top 25% in the South Korean market. The dividends are well-supported with an earnings payout ratio of 85.1% and a cash payout ratio of 64.1%. However, its share price has shown high volatility recently, and there's been a noticeable decline in net income from KRW 2.77 billion to KRW 1.76 billion as reported in Q1 2024, which could raise concerns about future dividend sustainability.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of HDC I-Controls.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, HDC I-Controls' share price might be too optimistic.

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