Yahoo Finance Top SEHK Dividend Stocks For July 2024
As global markets navigate a landscape of mixed economic signals and varied regional performances, investors in Hong Kong's stock market are keenly observing the implications for local equities. Amid these conditions, dividend stocks on the SEHK stand out for their potential to offer relative stability and ongoing income.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Hong Kong
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
China Construction Bank (SEHK:939) | 7.88% | ★★★★★☆ |
China Electronics Huada Technology (SEHK:85) | 9.91% | ★★★★★☆ |
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (SEHK:3618) | 7.74% | ★★★★★☆ |
China Resources Land (SEHK:1109) | 6.52% | ★★★★★☆ |
China Overseas Grand Oceans Group (SEHK:81) | 9.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
S.A.S. Dragon Holdings (SEHK:1184) | 9.02% | ★★★★★☆ |
Bank of China (SEHK:3988) | 7.40% | ★★★★★☆ |
China Mobile (SEHK:941) | 6.54% | ★★★★★☆ |
Sinopharm Group (SEHK:1099) | 5.18% | ★★★★★☆ |
Tian An China Investments (SEHK:28) | 4.99% | ★★★★★☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 87 stocks from our Top SEHK Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.
Essex Bio-Technology
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Essex Bio-Technology Limited is an investment holding company that focuses on developing, manufacturing, distributing, and selling bio-pharmaceutical products across the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, and other international markets, with a market capitalization of HK$1.39 billion.
Operations: Essex Bio-Technology Limited generates HK$953.16 million from its surgical segment and HK$753.39 million from ophthalmology.
Dividend Yield: 3.7%
Essex Bio-Technology has displayed inconsistent dividend reliability over the past decade, with significant annual fluctuations exceeding 20%. However, its dividends are financially sustainable, supported by a payout ratio of 18.6% and a cash payout ratio of 24.2%, indicating strong coverage by both earnings and cash flows. Despite this, its dividend yield of 3.67% remains below the top quartile in Hong Kong's market at 8.13%. Recently, at its AGM on May 28, 2024, Essex declared a final dividend of HK$0.045 per share for the year ending December 31, 2023.
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. provides banking services in the People’s Republic of China and has a market capitalization of approximately HK$60.28 billion.
Operations: Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily through various banking services within the People’s Republic of China.
Dividend Yield: 7.7%
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank offers a 7.74% dividend yield, slightly below the top quartile for Hong Kong at 8.13%. The bank's dividends are well-supported by a modest payout ratio of 32.1%, indicating sustainability. Recent approvals at the AGM include a cash dividend distribution totaling RMB 3.28 billion, effective June 2024, reflecting the bank's commitment to returning value to shareholders. Over the past decade, dividend payments have shown stability and growth, underpinned by consistent earnings coverage.
Zhongsheng Group Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Zhongsheng Group Holdings Limited operates as an investment holding company primarily involved in the sale and service of motor vehicles across the People’s Republic of China, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$30.94 billion.
Operations: Zhongsheng Group Holdings Limited generates revenue primarily through the sale of motor vehicles and related services, totaling CN¥179.29 billion.
Dividend Yield: 6.1%
Zhongsheng Group Holdings has a history of inconsistent dividend payments but maintains a reasonable payout ratio of 35.2%, suggesting dividends are well-covered by earnings. The cash payout ratio stands at 49.3%, further supporting this coverage. Despite a lower yield of 6.06% compared to Hong Kong's top dividend payers, the company is trading significantly below its estimated fair value, offering potential upside. Recent activities include a $594.81 million fixed-income offering and shareholder-approved share repurchases, indicating proactive financial management but also reflecting some level of earnings volatility and unreliable dividends over the past decade.
Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Zhongsheng Group Holdings' dividend report.
Key Takeaways
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Companies discussed in this article include SEHK:1061 SEHK:3618 and SEHK:881.
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