Amidst a backdrop of volatility in Asian markets, driven by concerns over technology stocks and geopolitical tensions, investors are seeking stability and income through dividend-paying equities. In this environment, selecting stocks with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend payouts can provide a reliable source of returns while potentially enhancing portfolio resilience.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| System ResearchLtd (TSE:3771) | 3.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| SIGMAXYZ Holdings (TSE:6088) | 4.63% | ★★★★★★ |
| Sakai Moving ServiceLtd (TSE:9039) | 3.95% | ★★★★★★ |
| OUG Holdings (TSE:8041) | 3.85% | ★★★★★★ |
| NCD (TSE:4783) | 4.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 5.81% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 4.42% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.85% | ★★★★★★ |
| Changjiang Publishing & MediaLtd (SHSE:600757) | 5.32% | ★★★★★★ |
| Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 4.59% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1048 stocks from our Top Asian Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Yunnan Yuntianhua Co., Ltd. is a company that manufactures and sells fertilizers both in China and internationally, with a market cap of CN¥55.15 billion.
Operations: Yunnan Yuntianhua Co., Ltd.'s revenue primarily comes from its manufacturing and sale of fertilizers both domestically and internationally.
Dividend Yield: 4.6%
Yunnan Yuntianhua offers a compelling dividend profile with payments well-covered by earnings (48.2% payout ratio) and cash flows (40% cash payout ratio). Despite only three years of dividend history, its yield is among the top 25% in China at 4.63%. Recent inclusion in the SSE 180 Index may enhance visibility, though revenue fell to ¥11.98 billion from ¥13.03 billion year-over-year, while net income rose to ¥1.42 billion from ¥1.29 billion.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd. operates in the production and sale of nutritional products, fragrances and flavors, polymer materials, and active pharmaceutical ingredients both in China and internationally, with a market cap of approximately CN¥97.51 billion.
Operations: Zhejiang NHU Company Ltd. generates revenue through its diverse operations in nutritional products, fragrances and flavors, polymer materials, and active pharmaceutical ingredients across domestic and international markets.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
Zhejiang NHU's dividend payments are well-covered by earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 45.7% and 44.3%, respectively. Despite a volatile dividend history, the yield remains in the top 25% of Chinese payers at 3.15%. A recent share buyback plan worth up to ¥600 million could signal confidence in financial stability. However, past dividends have been unreliable, with fluctuations exceeding 20% annually over the last decade.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Zhejiang JIULI Hi-tech Metals Co., Ltd, with a market cap of CN¥18.94 billion, engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and sale of industrial stainless steel and pipeline products both in China and internationally.
Operations: Zhejiang JIULI Hi-tech Metals Co., Ltd generates revenue primarily from its industrial stainless steel and pipeline products sold domestically and internationally.
Dividend Yield: 5.1%
Zhejiang JIULI Hi-tech Metals offers a 5.1% dividend yield, ranking in the top 25% of Chinese payers, though it's not fully covered by cash flows with a high payout ratio of 102.5%. Despite this, dividends have been stable and growing over the past decade. The company is executing a share buyback program worth CNY 400 million, potentially indicating strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns despite recent revenue declines.
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