Harford BankHFBK +1.10%61 Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.17% as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates HFBK with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,250 Banks companies, Harford Bank ranks worse than 73.28% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-05), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Harford Bank is 2.17%.
As of today (2026-07-05), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Harford Bank is 2.13%.
HFBK's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 73.28% of 1250
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.12
vs HFBK: 2.17
During the past 12 months, Harford Bank's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Harford Bank was 19.20% per year. The lowest was -9.50% per year. And the median was 2.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Harford Bank (OTCPK:HFBK) 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.
Harford Bank Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
HFBK vs MVLY, CBWA, ASRV: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Harford Bank'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.
Harford Bank Forward Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Harford Bank's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harford Bank's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Harford Bank Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.250000
2026-06-01
2026-06-01
2026-06-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.250000
2026-03-02
2026-03-02
2026-03-27
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.240000
2025-12-01
2025-12-01
2025-12-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.240000
2025-09-05
2025-09-05
2025-09-26
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Harford Bank's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
1
/
46.00
=
2.17 %
Current Share Price is $46.00. Harford Bank's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.25 * 4 = $1.
Harford Bank's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.98
/
46.00
=
2.13 %
Current Share Price is $46.00. Harford Bank's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.98.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.17% mean?
Harford Bank (HFBK) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.17% as of Jul. 05, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Harford Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harford Bank ranks #916 out of 1250 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Harford Bank's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Harford Bank's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.17%. The Banks industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.12. Harford Bank's value of 2.17% is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harford Bank ranks #916 out of 1250 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Harford Bank has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harford Bank's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to MVLY and CBWA?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Harford Bank ranks #916 out of 1250 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Harford Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.12. Harford Bank's value of 2.17% is 30.4% below this benchmark. 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 3.12, based on 1,250 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. Harford Bank's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 2.17% is 30.4% below the industry median. 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 Harford Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harford Bank's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.17%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harford Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harford Bank (HFBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.48, compared to a current price of $46.00 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.17% and 30.4% below the Banks industry median of 3.12. Harford Bank's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Harford Bank (HFBK), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.17% as of Jul. 05, 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 Harford Bank (HFBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harford Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.00 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.48.
GuruFocus considers Harford Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HFBK:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 2.17%
GF Value™: $39.48 vs. price of $46.00 (16.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Banks median (#916 of 1250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HFBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harford Bank provides a full range of banking services to its customers through a network of branches located in Harford and Cecil Counties and the surrounding areas of northeastern Maryland. Its various financial products and service offerings include checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, mobile banking services, a full range of commercial and consumer loans, drive-through banking services, and automated teller machine (ATM) services, among others. The bank conducts commercial banking in its primary service areas, catering to the banking needs of individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, and professionals.
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