Nissan Chemical And 2 Other Top Dividend Stocks On The Tokyo Exchange

Simply Wall St · 10/14 20:07

Japan's stock markets have experienced a notable rise recently, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining momentum amid yen weakness, which has improved the profit outlook for exporters. As investors navigate this favorable backdrop, dividend stocks like Nissan Chemical and others on the Tokyo Exchange present compelling opportunities for those seeking stable income in a dynamic market environment.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Japan

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) 4.15% ★★★★★★
Globeride (TSE:7990) 4.18% ★★★★★★
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) 4.13% ★★★★★★
Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847) 3.97% ★★★★★★
KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602) 5.28% ★★★★★★
Innotech (TSE:9880) 4.83% ★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) 4.54% ★★★★★★
Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) 4.24% ★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) 6.27% ★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) 4.50% ★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 447 stocks from our Top Japanese Dividend Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Nissan Chemical (TSE:4021)

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

Overview: Nissan Chemical Corporation operates in the chemicals, performance materials, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceuticals sectors both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥733.09 billion.

Operations: Nissan Chemical Corporation generates revenue primarily from its Trading segment at ¥106.95 billion, followed by Performance Materials at ¥87.24 billion, Agricultural Chemicals at ¥83.67 billion, Chemicals at ¥35.36 billion, and Healthcare at ¥5.82 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Nissan Chemical's dividend reliability is underscored by a decade of stable and growing payments, though the 3.08% yield is modest compared to top Japanese payers. Recent board meetings focused on share repurchase and treasury share cancellation, potentially impacting future dividends. Despite a reasonable payout ratio of 61%, dividends are not well covered by cash flows, with a high cash payout ratio of 113%, raising concerns about sustainability without improved free cash flow coverage.

TSE:4021 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSE:4021 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Riken Technos (TSE:4220)

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

Overview: Riken Technos Corporation operates in the compound, film, and food wrapping film sectors both in Japan and internationally, with a market capitalization of ¥58.34 billion.

Operations: Riken Technos Corporation's revenue is derived from four primary segments: Electronics (¥24.59 billion), Transportation (¥40.88 billion), Daily Life & Healthcare (¥34.24 billion), and Building & Construction (¥26.24 billion).

Dividend Yield: 3.1%

Riken Technos' dividend sustainability is supported by low payout ratios, with earnings and cash flow coverage at 25.2% and 27.6%, respectively. However, its dividend reliability is questionable due to a volatile payment history over the past decade, despite recent growth. A share buyback program aims to enhance shareholder returns and capital efficiency by repurchasing up to ¥3 billion in shares, potentially influencing future dividends positively amidst an expected decline in earnings growth.

TSE:4220 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSE:4220 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Sac's Bar Holdings (TSE:9990)

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

Overview: Sac's Bar Holdings Inc. operates in Japan, focusing on the retail sale of bags, fashion goods, and related accessories with a market cap of ¥26.03 billion.

Operations: Sac's Bar Holdings Inc. generates revenue primarily from product sales, centering on bags and pouches, totaling ¥51.97 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.3%

Sac's Bar Holdings maintains a stable dividend of ¥30 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2025, despite its history of volatility and unreliability over the past decade. The company's dividends are well-supported by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios at 35.1% and 19.1%, respectively. While trading significantly below estimated fair value, Sac's Bar Holdings has shown substantial earnings growth of 49.8% in the past year, bolstering its dividend coverage.

TSE:9990 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSE:9990 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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