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Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider In April 2025

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As Asian markets navigate the complexities of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of stability and income. In such uncertain times, a good dividend stock is often characterized by its ability to maintain consistent payouts and demonstrate resilience amid market volatility.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Asia

NameDividend YieldDividend Rating
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)5.02%★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)4.87%★★★★★★
Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095)4.48%★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)4.23%★★★★★★
China South Publishing & Media Group (SHSE:601098)3.73%★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)3.56%★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)5.19%★★★★★★
Soliton Systems K.K (TSE:3040)4.39%★★★★★★
Japan Excellent (TSE:8987)4.53%★★★★★★
Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878)4.08%★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 1209 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Univacco Technology (TPEX:3303)

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

Overview: Univacco Technology Inc. operates in the stamping foil industry under the UNIVACCO brand, serving both Taiwan and international markets, with a market cap of NT$4.55 billion.

Operations: Univacco Technology Inc. generates revenue of NT$2.99 billion from its Vacuum-Evaporated Thin Films and Optoelectronic Materials segment.

Dividend Yield: 5.7%

Univacco Technology's dividend payments are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with a payout ratio of 70.6% and a cash payout ratio of 77.6%. Despite an unstable track record over the past decade, recent increases in dividends suggest potential improvement. The company is trading below its estimated fair value, offering potential upside for investors. Recent announcements include a share buyback program worth TWD 997.65 million to be completed by June 2025, potentially enhancing shareholder value further.

TPEX:3303 Dividend History as at Apr 2025
TPEX:3303 Dividend History as at Apr 2025

King Polytechnic Engineering (TPEX:6122)

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

Overview: King Polytechnic Engineering Co., Ltd. is an integrated engineering and construction company operating in Taiwan and internationally, with a market cap of NT$3.50 billion.

Operations: King Polytechnic Engineering Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from two segments: the First Business Unit with NT$1.99 billion and the Second Business Unit (including Public Works Department) with NT$2.00 billion.

Dividend Yield: 7.1%

King Polytechnic Engineering's dividend yield is in the top 25% of the TW market, with a payout ratio of 72.6%, suggesting dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history is limited to five years and has been volatile. The company recently secured a TWD 2.10 billion contract with Elite Material Co., which may boost revenue and profitability, potentially supporting future dividend payments despite past inconsistencies.

TPEX:6122 Dividend History as at Apr 2025
TPEX:6122 Dividend History as at Apr 2025

GeoVision (TWSE:3356)

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

Overview: GeoVision Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital and networked video surveillance company globally, with a market cap of NT$4.10 billion.

Operations: GeoVision Inc. generates revenue from several geographic segments, including NT$642.20 million from Taiwan, NT$859.79 million from the United States, and NT$191.43 million from the Czech Republic.

Dividend Yield: 6.4%

GeoVision's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of the TW market, supported by a payout ratio of 49.5%, indicating strong coverage by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history is marked by volatility and declines over the past decade. Recent earnings growth of 117.7% may offer some optimism for future payouts, despite past inconsistencies. Upcoming changes to company bylaws could influence governance and potentially impact dividend policies moving forward.

TWSE:3356 Dividend History as at Apr 2025
TWSE:3356 Dividend History as at Apr 2025

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