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1895 Bancorp of WisconsinBCOW 44 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates BCOW with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,242 Banks companies, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin ranks worse than 80515.22% on this metric.
BCOW's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 3.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin (OTCPK:BCOW) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
BCOW vs UWHR, PBKC, FUSB: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin Forward Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin (BCOW) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Aug. 01, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin ranks #999999 out of 1242 companies in the Banks industry.
Is 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin ranks #999999 out of 1242 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to UWHR and PBKC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin ranks #999999 out of 1242 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Banks companies is 3.10, based on 1,242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin (BCOW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.69, compared to a current price of $17.70 — trading 39.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin (BCOW), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin (BCOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.70 is trading 39.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.69.
GuruFocus considers 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCOW:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $12.69 vs. price of $17.70 (39.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin Inc is a holding company. Its business consists of taking deposits from the general public and investing those deposits, together with funds generated from operations, in one- to four-family residential real estate loans, commercial real estate loans (which includes non-owner occupied commercial real estate, multi-family, owner occupied commercial real estate and one- to four-family non-owner occupied loans), commercial loans (which includes commercial and industrial loans) and consumer loans.
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