FUSB (First US Bancshares) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 26.00% (As of Mar. 2026) — 106% Above Median

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FUSB First US Bancshares Inc FUSB
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Price $16.57
GF Value $12.87
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First US Bancshares 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

First US Bancshares FUSB -0.60% 60 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 26.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 12.60. GuruFocus rates FUSB with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 961 Banks companies, First US Bancshares ranks better than 77.42% on this metric.

First US Bancshares's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for First US Bancshares's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

FUSB' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.7   Med: 12.6   Max: 78.8
Current: 26

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of First US Bancshares was 78.80% per year. The lowest was -66.70% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.

FUSB's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than
77.42% of 961 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.1 vs FUSB: 26.00

During the past 12 months, First US Bancshares's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

First US Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21. As of today, First US Bancshares's Dividend Yield % is 1.71%.

Warning Sign:

First US Bancshares Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.

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First US Bancshares  (NAS:FUSB) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

First US Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.07/ 0.33
=0.21

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of First US Bancshares was 0.42. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.17.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

First US Bancshares Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0700002026-06-122026-06-122026-07-01Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0700002026-03-132026-03-132026-04-01Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0700002025-12-122025-12-122026-01-02Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0700002025-09-122025-09-122025-10-01Cash DividendquarterlyUSD: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.

First US Bancshares's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.28/16.5704
=1.69 %

Current Share Price is $16.5704.
First US Bancshares's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.28.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of First US Bancshares was 2.47%. The lowest was 0.56%. And the median was 1.24%.

Warning Sign:

First US Bancshares Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year low.

* 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.

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FUSB vs PBKC, MFBP, BCOW: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First US Bancshares's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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.

First US Bancshares 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First US Bancshares's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First US Bancshares's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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First US Bancshares 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 26.00% mean?
First US Bancshares (FUSB) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 26.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on First US Bancshares and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 12.60. According to the industry distribution chart, First US Bancshares ranks #217 out of 961 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is First US Bancshares' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
First US Bancshares' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 26.00% is 106% above median its 10-year median of 12.60. The Banks industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. First US Bancshares' value of 26.00% is 157.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First US Bancshares ranks #217 out of 961 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First US Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First US Bancshares' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to PBKC and MFBP?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First US Bancshares ranks #217 out of 961 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places First US Bancshares in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. First US Bancshares' value of 26.00% is 157.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 10.10, First US Bancshares has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Banks company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Banks companies is 10.10, based on 961 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First US Bancshares's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 26.00% is 157.4% above 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on First US Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First US Bancshares's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 26.00%, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First US Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First US Bancshares (FUSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.87, compared to a current price of $16.57 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 26.00%, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 157.4% above the Banks industry median of 10.10. First US Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First US Bancshares (FUSB), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 26.00% as of Mar. 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 First US Bancshares (FUSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First US Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.57 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.87. GuruFocus considers First US Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FUSB:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 26.00% (106% above median its 10-year median of 12.60)
  • GF Value™: $12.87 vs. price of $16.57 (28.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 157.4% above the Banks median (#217 of 961)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FUSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

First US Bancshares Business Description

Other Exchanges UNE:Germany
Address 3291 U.S. Highway 280, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35243
First US Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The Bank conducts general commercial banking business and offers banking services such as demand, savings, individual retirement accounts, and time deposits, personal and commercial loans, safe deposit box services, and remote deposit capture. The Bank provides a range of commercial banking services to small and medium-sized businesses, property managers, business executives, professionals, and other individuals.
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