As geopolitical tensions and economic shifts ripple through global markets, Asian equities have faced a challenging landscape with rising oil prices and inflation concerns impacting investor sentiment. In this environment, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk in their portfolios.
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| SIGMAXYZ Holdings (TSE:6088) | 4.51% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nippon Carbon (TSE:5302) | 3.93% | ★★★★★★ |
| Kumagai GumiLtd (TSE:1861) | 3.78% | ★★★★★★ |
| Innotech (TSE:9880) | 3.80% | ★★★★★★ |
| HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741) | 6.59% | ★★★★★★ |
| Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368) | 4.45% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.83% | ★★★★★★ |
| CTCI Advanced Systems (TPEX:5209) | 7.39% | ★★★★★★ |
| Business Brain Showa-Ota (TSE:9658) | 4.22% | ★★★★★★ |
| Argosy Research (TPEX:3217) | 6.89% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 1019 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: JAC Recruitment Co., Ltd. offers recruitment consultancy services in Japan and has a market cap of approximately ¥167.02 billion.
Operations: JAC Recruitment Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from its Overseas Business segment, which accounts for ¥4.38 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.6%
JAC Recruitment's recent dividend announcement of JPY 19.00 per share, scheduled for payment on September 28, 2026, reflects its stable dividend history over the past decade. Despite trading below estimated fair value and showing revenue growth, its dividend yield of 3.62% is lower than top-tier payers in Japan. The high payout ratio indicates dividends are not well covered by earnings; however, they are supported by cash flows due to a reasonable cash payout ratio.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co., Ltd. is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel products, construction machinery parts, automotive parts, and various machinery and equipment across Japan, North America, Asia, Europe, and other international markets with a market cap of ¥39.04 billion.
Operations: Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. Co., Ltd.'s revenue is primarily derived from its Spring segment at ¥77.86 billion, followed by Special Steel Bars at ¥63.89 billion, Machinery at ¥12.80 billion, and Formed & Fabricated Products at ¥10.44 billion.
Dividend Yield: 4%
Mitsubishi Steel Mfg. has shown a recent increase in dividend payments, with guidance indicating JPY 52.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 2027, up from JPY 41.00 last year. Despite a volatile dividend history, its current payout ratios suggest dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows. The company trades below estimated fair value but carries high debt levels. Recent earnings improvements and revised guidance reflect positive operational developments despite ongoing uncertainties globally.
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: ASMedia Technology Inc. designs, develops, and sells high-speed signal switches, PCIe bridges, and USB controller integrated circuits globally with a market cap of NT$109.75 billion.
Operations: ASMedia Technology Inc.'s revenue primarily comes from its high-speed analogy electric circuit segment, which generated NT$13.73 billion.
Dividend Yield: 3.1%
ASMedia Technology's dividend payments have been volatile over the past decade, though they are well covered by earnings (48.6% payout ratio) and cash flows (67.9% cash payout ratio). The stock trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 15.8x compared to the Taiwan market average of 18.5x, indicating good relative value. Recent earnings growth is strong, with net income for Q2 2026 reaching NT$2 billion, suggesting potential stability in future dividends despite past inconsistencies.
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