Nature Holdings And 2 Other Top Dividend Stocks To Consider

As global markets navigate a landscape of rising inflation and near-record stock index levels, investors are increasingly seeking stability amid economic uncertainties. In this environment, dividend stocks like Nature Holdings offer potential benefits by providing regular income streams, which can be particularly appealing when interest rates remain volatile.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO)	5.93%	★★★★★★
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618)	8.41%	★★★★★★
Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL)	7.69%	★★★★★★
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.92%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.23%	★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)	3.92%	★★★★★★
Southside Bancshares (NYSE:SBSI)	4.68%	★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)	4.24%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.27%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.29%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1995 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Nature Holdings (KOSDAQ:A298540)

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

Overview: The Nature Holdings Co., Ltd. is a lifestyle company with a market cap of ₩143.32 billion.

Operations: The Nature Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its apparel segment, which accounts for ₩537.75 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.1%

Nature Holdings has been paying dividends for less than a decade, but its dividend payments have been stable and reliable. The company's payout ratio of 19.3% indicates that dividends are well covered by earnings, and the cash payout ratio of 8.9% suggests strong coverage by cash flows as well. Trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, Nature Holdings offers good relative value compared to peers. Recent share buybacks may further enhance shareholder value.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Nature Holdings' performance by reading our dividend report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Nature Holdings is trading behind its estimated value.

NZX (NZSE:NZX)

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

Overview: NZX Limited operates a stock exchange in New Zealand with a market capitalization of NZ$516.70 million.

Operations: NZX Limited's revenue segments include trading and clearing fees, listing fees, data services, and funds management.

Dividend Yield: 3.7%

NZX Limited has demonstrated reliable and stable dividend payments over the past decade, though its current yield of 3.65% is modest compared to top-tier NZ dividend payers. The recent earnings report shows significant growth, with net income rising to NZ$25.49 million from NZ$13.55 million last year, but the dividend coverage by earnings remains weak. Despite a high cash payout ratio of 88.8%, dividends are covered by cash flows, suggesting some sustainability concerns remain unaddressed.

• Dive into the specifics of NZX here with our thorough dividend report.
• The valuation report we've compiled suggests that NZX's current price could be inflated.

Tsugami (TSE:6101)

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

Overview: Tsugami Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells precision machine tools in Japan and has a market cap of ¥78.87 billion.

Operations: Tsugami Corporation generates revenue from several regions, with ¥79.25 billion from China, ¥4.87 billion from India, and ¥29.64 billion from Japan.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Tsugami's dividend payments are well-supported by earnings, with a low payout ratio of 25.3%, and cash flows, indicated by a reasonable cash payout ratio of 59.1%. The dividends have been stable and reliable over the past decade, although the yield of 3.12% is lower than Japan's top-tier payers. Recent buybacks worth ¥154.14 million may signal confidence in financial health, while an attractive P/E ratio of 8.7x suggests potential value compared to the broader market.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Tsugami's dividend report.
• The analysis detailed in our Tsugami valuation report hints at an inflated share price compared to its estimated value.

Seize The Opportunity

• Discover the full array of 1995 Top Dividend Stocks right here.
• Already own these companies? Link your portfolio to Simply Wall St and get alerts on any new warning signs to your stocks.
• Discover a world of investment opportunities with Simply Wall St's free app and access unparalleled stock analysis across all markets.

Ready For A Different Approach?

• Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention.
• Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management.
• Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@simplywallst.com