Yahoo Finance Heidelberg Materials And Two More Top Dividend Stocks In Germany
Amid a backdrop of moderate growth and heightened political stability in Europe, Germany's market has shown resilience, with the DAX index gaining 1.32% recently. In such an environment, dividend stocks like Heidelberg Materials can appeal to investors looking for steady income streams coupled with potential capital appreciation.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In Germany
Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
Allianz (XTRA:ALV) | 5.26% | ★★★★★★ |
Südzucker (XTRA:SZU) | 6.51% | ★★★★★☆ |
OVB Holding (XTRA:O4B) | 4.64% | ★★★★★☆ |
INDUS Holding (XTRA:INH) | 5.01% | ★★★★★☆ |
Mercedes-Benz Group (XTRA:MBG) | 8.11% | ★★★★★☆ |
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen (XTRA:DAM) | 6.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
MLP (XTRA:MLP) | 5.15% | ★★★★★☆ |
SAF-Holland (XTRA:SFQ) | 4.68% | ★★★★★☆ |
Deutsche Telekom (XTRA:DTE) | 3.22% | ★★★★★☆ |
Uzin Utz (XTRA:UZU) | 3.17% | ★★★★★☆ |
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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Heidelberg Materials
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Heidelberg Materials AG operates globally, producing and distributing cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt, with a market capitalization of approximately €18.05 billion.
Operations: Heidelberg Materials AG generates revenue primarily through its cement (€11.21 billion), aggregates (€4.88 billion), and ready-mixed concrete-asphalt (€5.90 billion) segments.
Dividend Yield: 3%
Heidelberg Materials AG, a German-based company, has demonstrated mixed performance in its dividend strategy. Recently, it increased its dividend to €3 per share, up 15% from the previous year. Despite this increase and a relatively low payout ratio of 27.3%, the company's dividend history over the past decade has been unstable with significant fluctuations in payments. Furthermore, recent financial maneuvers include significant fixed-income green bond offerings totaling €1.37 billion and an aggressive share repurchase program valued at €1.2 billion through 2026, indicating a focus on leveraging financial strategies to potentially stabilize future payouts and shareholder value.
INDUS Holding
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: INDUS Holding AG is a private equity firm focused on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate spin-offs, with a market capitalization of approximately €644.15 million.
Operations: INDUS Holding AG generates its revenue from three primary segments: Materials (€601.79 million), Engineering (€588.82 million), and Infrastructure (€572.78 million).
Dividend Yield: 5%
INDUS Holding AG's recent financial results show a decrease in sales and net income, with sales dropping to €411.24 million and net income to €10.16 million. Despite this downturn, the company maintains a sustainable dividend profile with a low payout ratio of 47% and cash payout ratio of 21%, indicating dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flows. However, its dividend history has been marked by volatility over the past decade, challenging its reliability as a consistent dividend payer. Trading at 72.4% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation relative to peers.
Wacker Neuson
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Wacker Neuson SE is a company based in Germany that manufactures and distributes light and compact equipment across various regions including Germany, Austria, the United States, and internationally, with a market capitalization of approximately €1.03 billion.
Operations: Wacker Neuson SE generates revenue through three primary segments: Services (€490 million), Light Equipment (€500.70 million), and Compact Equipment (€1.61 billion).
Dividend Yield: 7.6%
Wacker Neuson SE's recent earnings reveal a significant drop, with Q1 sales at €593.1 million and net income at €23.3 million, down from last year's €667.2 million and €62.4 million respectively. Despite this downturn, the company boasts a high dividend yield of 7.63%, ranking in the top 25% in Germany, supported by a decade of growth in dividend payments. However, its dividends are not well-covered by either earnings or cash flows, indicating potential sustainability issues despite a reasonable payout ratio of 53.4%. Analysts predict a possible stock price increase of 42.6%, suggesting some optimism about its valuation relative to peers.
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Companies discussed in this article include XTRA:HEI XTRA:INH and XTRA:WAC.
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