Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As global markets experience varied performances, with the U.S. indices reaching record highs and China's stock markets showing modest gains, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for opportunities in dividend stocks. In this dynamic environment, a good dividend stock is often characterized by consistent payouts and strong fundamentals, making them appealing to those seeking steady income amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Kangwon Land (KOSE:A035250)

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

Overview: Kangwon Land, Inc. operates in the casino, tourist hotel, and ski resort sectors in South Korea with a market cap of ₩3.97 trillion.

Operations: Kangwon Land, Inc.'s revenue is primarily derived from its operations in casinos, tourist hotels, and ski resorts in South Korea.

Dividend Yield: 5.9%

Kangwon Land offers a compelling dividend yield of 5.91%, placing it in the top 25% of dividend payers in the KR market. Despite a volatile and unstable dividend history, its current payout ratio of 53.8% suggests dividends are well-covered by earnings, while a cash payout ratio of 76.9% indicates coverage by cash flows. However, recent earnings have declined with net income at KRW 74.62 billion for Q1 2025, down from KRW 92.83 billion year-on-year, raising concerns about future sustainability amid forecasts for declining earnings over the next three years.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Kangwon Land stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Kangwon Land's share price might be on the cheaper side.

Bank of Shanghai (SHSE:601229)

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

Overview: Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd. offers a range of personal and corporate banking products and services mainly in Mainland China, with a market cap of CN¥162.41 billion.

Operations: Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd. generates its revenue through diverse personal and corporate banking products and services in Mainland China.

Dividend Yield: 3.8%

Bank of Shanghai's dividend yield of 3.85% ranks it among the top 25% in China's market, though its dividend history is less than a decade old and marked by volatility with annual drops over 20%. The payout ratio is low at 31%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings, which grew modestly by 4.8% last year. Recent Q1 results show net income at ¥6.29 billion, up from ¥6.15 billion, supporting sustainable payouts despite past instability.

• Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of Bank of Shanghai.
• Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Bank of Shanghai's share price might be too optimistic.

Semba (TSE:6540)

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

Overview: Semba Corporation plans, designs, constructs, and supervises commercial spaces in Japan, Taiwan, and internationally with a market cap of ¥18.45 billion.

Operations: Semba Corporation generates revenue from planning, designing, constructing, and supervising commercial spaces across Japan, Taiwan, and international markets.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Semba's dividend yield of 4.34% places it in the top 25% of Japanese market payers, supported by a payout ratio of 36%, indicating strong earnings coverage. Despite only eight years of payments and volatility with drops over 20%, dividends are well-covered by cash flows, evidenced by a low cash payout ratio of 23.6%. Recent growth in earnings at 48.4% further supports potential sustainability, though its track record remains unstable.

• Delve into the full analysis dividend report here for a deeper understanding of Semba.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that Semba's current price could be quite moderate.

Key Takeaways

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