Taiwan TaxiLtd And 2 Other Dividend Stocks To Enhance Your Portfolio

In the wake of a "red sweep" in the U.S. elections, global markets have seen significant movements, with major benchmarks like the S&P 500 reaching record highs amid optimism for growth and tax reforms. As investors navigate these dynamic conditions, dividend stocks such as Taiwan Taxi Ltd can offer stability and income potential by providing regular payouts that may help enhance portfolio resilience amidst market fluctuations.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO)	4.53%	★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371)	4.18%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.54%	★★★★★★
Financial Institutions (NasdaqGS:FISI)	4.42%	★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671)	6.78%	★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153)	3.86%	★★★★★★
James Latham (AIM:LTHM)	6.15%	★★★★★★
Premier Financial (NasdaqGS:PFC)	4.38%	★★★★★★
Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC)	5.44%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.91%	★★★★★★

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

Taiwan TaxiLtd (TPEX:2640)

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

Overview: Taiwan Taxi Co., Ltd. offers taxi services in Taiwan and has a market capitalization of NT$6.90 billion.

Operations: Taiwan Taxi Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include Information Media Services generating NT$2.28 billion and Sales of Platform Peripherals contributing NT$967.67 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.9%

Taiwan Taxi Ltd. reported solid earnings growth, with net income rising to TWD 118.6 million in Q2 2024 from TWD 95.54 million a year prior, supporting its dividend payments. The company's dividend yield is among the top quartile in Taiwan's market but has been historically volatile and unreliable over the past decade despite recent increases. Dividends are covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 79.8% and 71.7%, respectively, indicating sustainability within current financial parameters.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Taiwan TaxiLtd stock in this dividend report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Taiwan TaxiLtd's share price might be on the expensive side.

GlobalWafers (TPEX:6488)

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

Overview: GlobalWafers Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the research, design, development, and manufacturing of semiconductor ingots and wafers both in Taiwan and internationally, with a market cap of NT$210.37 billion.

Operations: GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from the Semiconductor Business Group, which contributes NT$62.89 billion, and the Renewable Energy Division, which adds NT$155.17 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.5%

GlobalWafers' dividend yield is in the top 25% of Taiwan's market, but recent earnings declines raise concerns about sustainability. Despite a low payout ratio of 36.4%, dividends are not covered by free cash flow, indicating potential risk. The company has experienced shareholder dilution and volatile dividend payments over the past decade, though dividends have grown historically. Trading significantly below estimated fair value suggests potential for capital appreciation despite current financial challenges.

• Click here to discover the nuances of GlobalWafers with our detailed analytical dividend report.
• Our valuation report here indicates GlobalWafers may be undervalued.

KSKLtd (TSE:9687)

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

Overview: KSK Co., Ltd. operates in the LSI, software, hardware, customer service, and data entry sectors with a market cap of ¥18.09 billion.

Operations: KSK Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include the IT Solution Business at ¥5.31 billion, System Core Business at ¥3.99 billion, and Network Service Business at ¥13.27 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4%

KSK Ltd. offers a compelling dividend profile with a yield of 3.97%, placing it in the top 25% of Japan's market. Dividends are well-supported by earnings, with a payout ratio of 32.7%, and cash flows, reflected in a cash payout ratio of 54.6%. Over the past decade, dividends have been stable and reliably growing, underpinned by consistent earnings growth averaging 8.5% annually over five years. The stock trades at approximately 24.9% below its estimated fair value, enhancing its attractiveness for income-focused investors.

• Get an in-depth perspective on KSKLtd's performance by reading our dividend report here.
• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that KSKLtd is priced lower than what may be justified by its financials.

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