Top Dividend Stocks On The Japanese Exchange For October 2024

Simply Wall St · 10/16 20:05

Japan's stock markets have shown positive momentum, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 2.45% and the broader TOPIX Index up 0.45%, supported by a weaker yen that enhances the profit outlook for exporters. In this favorable economic environment, dividend stocks can be attractive to investors seeking steady income and potential capital appreciation, as they often represent companies with strong financial health and stable earnings.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Japan

Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating
Yamato Kogyo (TSE:5444) 4.18% ★★★★★★
Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) 4.14% ★★★★★★
Globeride (TSE:7990) 4.18% ★★★★★★
Intelligent Wave (TSE:4847) 3.96% ★★★★★★
KurimotoLtd (TSE:5602) 5.27% ★★★★★★
Innotech (TSE:9880) 4.81% ★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725) 4.56% ★★★★★★
FALCO HOLDINGS (TSE:4671) 6.16% ★★★★★★
E J Holdings (TSE:2153) 3.79% ★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) 4.50% ★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 446 stocks from our Top Japanese Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

B-Lot (TSE:3452)

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

Overview: B-Lot Company Limited operates in the real estate and financial consulting sectors in Japan with a market cap of ¥22.39 billion.

Operations: B-Lot Company Limited's revenue segments include ¥2.18 billion from the Real Estate Consulting Business, ¥4.31 billion from the Real Estate Management Business, and ¥19.47 billion from the Real Estate Investment Development Business.

Dividend Yield: 4.4%

B-Lot's dividend yield of 4.41% ranks in the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers, supported by a low payout ratio of 24.9%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings. However, the company's dividend history is unstable with volatile payments over its eight-year record, and cash flow coverage at a reasonable 64.5%. Recent buyback announcements involving ¥500 million may signal confidence but do not address underlying volatility concerns in dividend reliability.

TSE:3452 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSE:3452 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

SuzukiLtd (TSE:6785)

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

Overview: Suzuki Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells connectors for car electronics parts in Japan, with a market cap of ¥24.45 billion.

Operations: Suzuki Co., Ltd. generates revenue through several segments, including Parts at ¥19.21 billion, Mechanical Equipment at ¥6.20 billion, Mold at ¥2.61 billion, and Rent at ¥346.95 million.

Dividend Yield: 4.3%

Suzuki Ltd.'s dividend yield of 4.31% places it among the top 25% of Japanese dividend payers, with stable and growing dividends over the past decade. The payout ratio is a low 29.1%, suggesting strong earnings coverage, while cash flow coverage stands at a comfortable 40.2%. Despite recent share price volatility, Suzuki's inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index may enhance its visibility among investors seeking reliable dividend stocks in Japan.

TSE:6785 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSE:6785 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

Shibusawa Warehouse (TSE:9304)

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

Overview: The Shibusawa Warehouse Co., Ltd. offers logistics and warehousing services both in Japan and internationally, with a market cap of ¥46.60 billion.

Operations: Shibusawa Warehouse Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Logistics Business, which accounts for ¥68.72 billion, and its Real Estate Business, contributing ¥6.01 billion.

Dividend Yield: 3.4%

Shibusawa Warehouse offers a dividend yield of 3.42%, below the top quartile of Japanese dividend payers. Its low payout ratio of 33.5% indicates dividends are covered by earnings, yet they aren't backed by free cash flow, raising sustainability concerns. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. The company's Price-To-Earnings ratio is favorable at 10.4x compared to the market average, suggesting potential value for investors focused on earnings coverage rather than cash flow support.

TSE:9304 Dividend History as at Oct 2024
TSE:9304 Dividend History as at Oct 2024

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