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Discover 3 SGX Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 6.1%

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In recent times, the Singapore market has faced a backdrop of global financial uncertainties, highlighted by significant events such as the collapse of Terraform Labs which reverberated through the cryptocurrency and broader financial sectors. Such turbulent conditions underscore the importance of stability and reliability in investment choices, qualities often attributed to high-yield dividend stocks.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)7.62%★★★★★☆
Civmec (SGX:P9D)6.00%★★★★★☆
Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)3.57%★★★★★☆
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (SGX:U10)6.97%★★★★★☆
UOL Group (SGX:U14)3.80%★★★★★☆
Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)6.88%★★★★★☆
Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)7.13%★★★★★☆
Delfi (SGX:P34)6.64%★★★★☆☆
Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39)5.94%★★★★☆☆
Sing Investments & Finance (SGX:S35)6.03%★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 18 stocks from our Top SGX Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of from the screener.

Boustead Singapore (SGX:F9D)

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

Overview: Boustead Singapore Limited operates as an investment holding company, offering energy engineering, real estate, geospatial, and healthcare technology solutions across diverse global markets with a market capitalization of SGD 482.25 million.

Operations: Boustead Singapore Limited generates revenue from its geospatial, healthcare technology, energy engineering, and real estate solutions segments, totaling SGD 767.11 million.

Dividend Yield: 5.4%

Boustead Singapore Limited showcased a robust financial performance for FY 2024, with sales rising to SGD 767.57 million and net income increasing to SGD 64.19 million. Despite a P/E ratio well below the Singapore market average at 7.5x, the company's dividends have shown volatility over the past decade, although they have increased overall during this period. Dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 40.9% and cash payout ratios at 28.6%, respectively; however, dividend yield remains modest at 5.45%, which is lower than top market payers in Singapore.

SGX:F9D Dividend History as at Jun 2024
SGX:F9D Dividend History as at Jun 2024

China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES)

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

Overview: China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding company that produces and distributes specialty chemicals across China, Asia, the US, Europe, and other international markets, with a market capitalization of SGD 382.58 million.

Operations: China Sunsine Chemical Holdings Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Rubber Chemicals segment, which brought in CN¥4.38 billion, with additional contributions from Heating Power and Waste Treatment segments totaling CN¥221.29 million and CN¥29.76 million respectively.

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

China Sunsine Chemical Holdings has a conservative payout ratio of 20.8%, ensuring dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with a cash payout ratio at 30.2%. However, its dividend track record shows volatility over the past decade, despite some growth in payments. Recent share buyback initiatives signal potential confidence by management in the company's valuation. The firm announced special dividends recently but maintains a modest yield of 6.18% compared to top Singapore dividend stocks.

SGX:QES Dividend History as at Jun 2024
SGX:QES Dividend History as at Jun 2024

United Overseas Bank (SGX:U11)

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

Overview: United Overseas Bank Limited operates globally, offering a diverse range of banking products and services, with a market capitalization of approximately SGD 51.17 billion.

Operations: United Overseas Bank Limited generates its revenues from a variety of banking products and services offered globally.

Dividend Yield: 5.6%

United Overseas Bank's dividend yield of 5.56% is below the top quartile in Singapore's market, although its payout ratio stands at a reasonable 50.8%, suggesting dividends are supported by earnings. Over the past decade, dividend payments have shown volatility and unreliability, with some growth noted. Despite trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value and having low bad loan allowances (85%), earnings growth projections remain modest at 4.54% annually. Recent executive changes and share buyback announcements underscore ongoing corporate adjustments and shareholder return strategies.

SGX:U11 Dividend History as at Jun 2024
SGX:U11 Dividend History as at Jun 2024

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