The South Korean market has climbed 1.4% in the last 7 days, despite a decline of 3.9% over the past 12 months, with earnings expected to grow by 29% per annum over the next few years. In this fluctuating environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream and potential for growth, making them an attractive option for investors seeking stability and returns.

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Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

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

Overview: TS Corporation operates as a food company in South Korea with a market cap of ₩265.05 billion.

Operations: TS Corporation's revenue primarily comes from its segments: Feed (₩251.01 million), Livestock Distribution (₩369.01 million), and Food excluding Animal Feed Stuffs (₩772.98 million).

Dividend Yield: 3.9%

TS Corporation's dividend payments have increased over the past five years, with a current yield of 3.89%, placing it in the top 25% of South Korean dividend payers. The company's dividends are well-covered by both earnings (payout ratio: 37.9%) and cash flows (cash payout ratio: 36.6%). Recent earnings showed a slight decline, with net income at KRW 9.65 billion for Q2-2024 compared to KRW 10.57 billion a year ago, but the company announced a share buyback program worth up to KRW 10 billion to stabilize stock price and improve corporate value.

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

Overview: Snt Dynamics Co.,Ltd. manufactures and sells precision machinery, with a market cap of ₩468.03 billion.

Operations: Snt Dynamics Co.,Ltd. generates its revenue from two main segments: the Machinery Business, which contributes ₩5.21 billion, and the Transportation Equipment Business, accounting for ₩555.04 billion.

Dividend Yield: 4.8%

Snt Dynamics Ltd. has a mixed dividend profile, having paid dividends for only five years with some volatility. Despite a high cash payout ratio of 89.4%, the dividends are well-covered by earnings (payout ratio: 25%). The company reported strong recent earnings growth, with net income rising to KRW 47.02 billion in Q2-2024 from KRW 8.98 billion a year ago, but future earnings are forecasted to decline by an average of 19.1% annually over the next three years.

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

Overview: Youngone Holdings Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells apparel, footwear, gear, sportswear, and jackets in South Korea and internationally with a market cap of ₩1.04 trillion.

Operations: Youngone Holdings Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from the sale of apparel, footwear, gear, sportswear, and jackets both domestically and internationally.

Dividend Yield: 5.3%

Youngone Holdings has a solid dividend profile, with a low payout ratio of 12.2% and a cash payout ratio of 14%, indicating dividends are well-covered by both earnings and free cash flow. The company's dividend yield is in the top 25% of South Korea's market at 5.27%. However, it has only paid dividends for five years, which may raise concerns about its long-term reliability despite stable payments during this period.

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