Analyzing Multi-Chem And Two More Top Dividend Stocks On SGX

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Amidst a dynamic global financial landscape, the Singapore market continues to offer intriguing opportunities for investors looking at stable returns through dividend stocks. In light of recent regulatory actions in international banking sectors emphasizing the importance of robust risk management and data governance, investors might consider the resilience and strategic compliance of companies as key factors when evaluating potential dividend stock investments in Singapore.

Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Singapore

Name

Dividend Yield

Dividend Rating

BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)

6.90%

★★★★★☆

UOB-Kay Hian Holdings (SGX:U10)

6.76%

★★★★★☆

Multi-Chem (SGX:AWZ)

8.07%

★★★★★☆

UOL Group (SGX:U14)

3.72%

★★★★★☆

Bumitama Agri (SGX:P8Z)

6.71%

★★★★★☆

Civmec (SGX:P9D)

5.69%

★★★★★☆

Singapore Exchange (SGX:S68)

3.51%

★★★★★☆

Singapore Airlines (SGX:C6L)

6.81%

★★★★★☆

YHI International (SGX:BPF)

6.70%

★★★★★☆

Sing Investments & Finance (SGX:S35)

6.00%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 20 stocks from our Top SGX Dividend Stocks screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Multi-Chem

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

Overview: Multi-Chem Limited, primarily an investment holding company, operates in the distribution of information technology products across regions including Singapore, Greater China, Australia, and India, with a market capitalization of approximately SGD 271.19 million.

Operations: Multi-Chem Limited generates revenue from its IT business in India (SGD 40.56 million), Australia (SGD 54.60 million), Singapore (SGD 372.78 million), Greater China (SGD 34.96 million), and other regions totaling SGD 153.93 million, alongside a smaller PCB business in Singapore contributing SGD 1.79 million.

Dividend Yield: 8.1%

Multi-Chem Limited, a Singapore-based company, maintains a dividend payout ratio of 80.7% and a cash payout ratio of 88.1%, suggesting that its dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows. However, the company's dividend track record over the past decade has been unstable and unreliable, marked by volatility in payments. Recent board changes include the appointment of Chong Teck Sin as Independent Non-Executive Director and Board Chairman on April 30, 2024, potentially influencing future financial strategies and governance.

SGX:AWZ Dividend History as at Jul 2024
SGX:AWZ Dividend History as at Jul 2024

Oversea-Chinese Banking

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

Overview: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited operates a financial services business across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Greater China, and other Asia Pacific regions with a market capitalization of SGD 68.32 billion.