Japfa Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 3/6

Japfa is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.41% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

4.4%

Dividend yield

0.02%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield4.4%
Future Dividend Yield4.4%
Dividend Growth7.8%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per shareS$0.020
Payout ratio20%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Japfa Ltd.'s (SGX:UD2) Shares Bounce 25% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry

Dec 31
Japfa Ltd.'s (SGX:UD2) Shares Bounce 25% But Its Business Still Trails The Industry

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)?

Dec 30
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Japfa (SGX:UD2) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 29
These 4 Measures Indicate That Japfa (SGX:UD2) Is Using Debt Extensively

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Japfa Ltd.'s (SGX:UD2) Low P/S

Oct 01
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Japfa Ltd.'s (SGX:UD2) Low P/S

What Is Japfa Ltd.'s (SGX:UD2) Share Price Doing?

Jun 17
What Is Japfa Ltd.'s (SGX:UD2) Share Price Doing?

Japfa Ltd.'s (SGX:UD2) Share Price Boosted 27% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

May 13
Japfa Ltd.'s (SGX:UD2) Share Price Boosted 27% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

Does Japfa (SGX:UD2) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 24
Does Japfa (SGX:UD2) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Should You Investigate Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2) At S$0.34?

Jan 27
Should You Investigate Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2) At S$0.34?

Does Japfa (SGX:UD2) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Sep 30
Does Japfa (SGX:UD2) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is It Time To Consider Buying Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)?

Jul 29
Is It Time To Consider Buying Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)?

Japfa (SGX:UD2) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Apr 28
Japfa (SGX:UD2) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Should You Think About Buying Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2) Now?

Feb 09
Should You Think About Buying Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2) Now?

Here's Why Japfa (SGX:UD2) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Nov 17
Here's Why Japfa (SGX:UD2) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out Japfa (SGX:UD2) Before It's Too Late

Oct 28
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out Japfa (SGX:UD2) Before It's Too Late

Is It Time To Consider Buying Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)?

Oct 07
Is It Time To Consider Buying Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)?

Here's Why I Think Japfa (SGX:UD2) Is An Interesting Stock

Jul 28
Here's Why I Think Japfa (SGX:UD2) Is An Interesting Stock

Robust Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Japfa (SGX:UD2)

Apr 07
Robust Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Japfa (SGX:UD2)

These 4 Measures Indicate That Japfa (SGX:UD2) Is Using Debt Extensively

Mar 17
These 4 Measures Indicate That Japfa (SGX:UD2) Is Using Debt Extensively

Is It Time To Consider Buying Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)?

Mar 05
Is It Time To Consider Buying Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)?

Should You Be Adding Japfa (SGX:UD2) To Your Watchlist Today?

Feb 19
Should You Be Adding Japfa (SGX:UD2) To Your Watchlist Today?

Do Institutions Own Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2) Shares?

Feb 04
Do Institutions Own Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2) Shares?

This Insider Has Just Sold Shares In Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)

Jan 21
This Insider Has Just Sold Shares In Japfa Ltd. (SGX:UD2)

Is Japfa Ltd.'s(SGX:UD2) Recent Stock Performance Tethered To Its Strong Fundamentals?

Jan 14
Is Japfa Ltd.'s(SGX:UD2) Recent Stock Performance Tethered To Its Strong Fundamentals?

Does Japfa's (SGX:UD2) Share Price Gain of 86% Match Its Business Performance?

Dec 30
Does Japfa's (SGX:UD2) Share Price Gain of 86% Match Its Business Performance?

Japfa (SGX:UD2) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Dec 15
Japfa (SGX:UD2) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Here's Why I Think Japfa (SGX:UD2) Is An Interesting Stock

Nov 20
Here's Why I Think Japfa (SGX:UD2) Is An Interesting Stock

Stability and Growth of Payments

Fetching dividends data

Stable Dividend: UD2 has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.

Growing Dividend: UD2's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 9 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Japfa Dividend Yield vs Market
How does UD2 dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (UD2)4.4%
Market Bottom 25% (SG)2.7%
Market Top 25% (SG)5.9%
Industry Average (Food)4.9%
Analyst forecast (UD2) (up to 3 years)4.4%

Notable Dividend: UD2's dividend (4.41%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the SG market (2.66%).

High Dividend: UD2's dividend (4.41%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the SG market (5.92%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (20%), UD2's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (17.8%), UD2's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/06 17:55
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/06 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Japfa Ltd. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David MakCGS International
Jonathan GalliganCLSA
Andy SimDBS Bank Ltd