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3 Top Dividend Stocks On SGX To Consider

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The Singapore stock market has been navigating a period of volatility, with investors keenly observing economic indicators and corporate earnings reports. In such an environment, dividend stocks often attract attention for their potential to provide steady income streams. When considering dividend stocks on the SGX, it's essential to look at companies with strong financial health and a consistent track record of paying dividends.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)6.96%★★★★★☆
Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)6.66%★★★★★☆
YHI International (SGX:BPF)6.63%★★★★★☆
Civmec (SGX:P9D)5.29%★★★★★☆
Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)3.36%★★★★★☆
Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)7.70%★★★★★☆
Delfi (SGX:P34)7.13%★★★★☆☆
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (SGX:U10)6.34%★★★★☆☆
Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39)6.11%★★★★☆☆
Nordic Group (SGX:MR7)4.61%★★★★☆☆

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Hour Glass (SGX:AGS)

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

Overview: The Hour Glass Limited (SGX:AGS) is an investment holding company that retails and distributes watches, jewelry, and other luxury products across Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam with a market cap of SGD991.57 million.

Operations: The company's primary revenue segment is the retailing and distribution of watches, jewelry, and other luxury products, generating SGD1.13 billion.

Dividend Yield: 5.2%

Hour Glass has a mixed dividend history, with payments being volatile over the past decade. However, its dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 33.5%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 46.2%). The recent approval of a final dividend of S$0.06 per share for FY2024 underscores its commitment to returning value to shareholders despite an unstable track record. Additionally, recent board changes and a share repurchase program may impact future dividend stability and growth potential.

SGX:AGS Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:AGS Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Nordic Group (SGX:MR7)

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

Overview: Nordic Group Limited (SGX:MR7) is an investment holding company providing global solutions in system integration, maintenance, repair, overhaul, trading, precision engineering, scaffolding, insulation, petrochemical and environmental engineering, cleanroom technology, air and water engineering with a market cap of SGD137.69 million.

Operations: Nordic Group Limited generates revenue primarily from Project Services (SGD69.93 million) and Maintenance Services (SGD83.13 million).

Dividend Yield: 4.6%

Nordic Group's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, with a recent decrease to S$0.008526 per share for August 2024. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 40%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 32.7%). The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value. Recent earnings showed a decline in sales and net income compared to the previous year, potentially impacting future dividend stability.

SGX:MR7 Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:MR7 Dividend History as at Aug 2024

Civmec (SGX:P9D)

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

Overview: Civmec Limited (SGX:P9D) is an investment holding company that offers construction and engineering services across the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine, and defense sectors in Australia with a market cap of SGD466.98 million.

Operations: Civmec Limited's revenue segments, in millions of A$, are as follows: Energy: 46.02, Resources: 752.82, and Infrastructure, Marine & Defence: 105.52.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Civmec, now Civmec Singapore Limited, offers a stable dividend yield of 5.29%, supported by a low payout ratio of 45.4% and cash payout ratio of 27%. Over the past decade, dividends have grown reliably with minimal volatility. The company trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value. Recent strategic moves include a joint venture with Austal Limited and new contracts worth A$174 million, which could bolster future earnings and dividend sustainability.

SGX:P9D Dividend History as at Aug 2024
SGX:P9D Dividend History as at Aug 2024

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About SGX:MR7

Nordic Group

An investment holding company, offers solutions in the areas of system integration, maintenance, repair, overhaul, trading, precision engineering, scaffolding, insulation, petrochemical and environmental engineering, cleanroom, air, and water engineering worldwide.

Excellent balance sheet average dividend payer.