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Standard Bank MalawiMSW:STANDARD 81 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 75.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 52.60. GuruFocus rates MSW:STANDARD with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK2,490.71 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 962 Banks companies, Standard Bank Malawi ranks better than 96.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Bank Malawi's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
MSW:STANDARD'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.5 Med: 52.6 Max: 75.7
Current: 75.7
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Standard Bank Malawi was 75.70% per year. The lowest was 29.50% per year. And the median was 52.60% per year.
MSW:STANDARD's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 96.57% of 962
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.1
vs MSW:STANDARD: 75.70
During the past 12 months, Standard Bank Malawi's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 54.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 75.70% 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.
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Standard Bank Malawi was 0.47. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.29.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Standard Bank Malawi Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
MWK 15.470000
2026-07-08
2026-07-10
2026-07-24
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MWK:MWK 1.000000
MWK 14.230000
2026-04-08
2026-04-10
2026-04-17
Cash Dividend
quarterly
MWK:MWK 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.
Standard Bank Malawi's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is MWK3989.86.
Standard Bank Malawi's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is MWK29.7.
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Standard Bank Malawi was 3.56%. The lowest was 0.33%. And the median was 1.30%.
Good Sign:
Standard Bank Malawi PLC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 1-year high.
* 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.
Standard Bank Malawi 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
MSW:STANDARD vs PNC, USB: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Bank Malawi'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.
Standard Bank Malawi 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Bank Malawi's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Bank Malawi's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Standard Bank Malawi 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 75.70% mean?
Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 75.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 52.60. Over the past decade, Standard Bank Malawi's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 29.50 to 75.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #33 out of 962 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Standard Bank Malawi's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Standard Bank Malawi's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 75.70% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 52.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.50 to a high of 75.70. The Banks industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. Standard Bank Malawi's value of 75.70% is 649.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #33 out of 962 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standard Bank Malawi has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Bank Malawi's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #33 out of 962 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Standard Bank Malawi in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. Standard Bank Malawi's value of 75.70% is 649.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Bank Malawi's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 29.50 to 75.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.60 vs. the industry median of 10.10, Standard Bank Malawi 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 962 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. Standard Bank Malawi's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 75.70% is 649.5% 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 Standard Bank Malawi 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. Standard Bank Malawi's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 75.70%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 52.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Bank Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK2,490.71, compared to a current price of MWK3,989.86 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 75.70%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 52.60 and 649.5% above the Banks industry median of 10.10. Standard Bank Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 75.70% as of Jun. 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MWK3,989.86 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK2,490.71.
GuruFocus considers Standard Bank Malawi to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSW:STANDARD:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 75.70% (44% above median its 10-year median of 52.60)
GF Value™: MWK2,490.71 vs. price of MWK3,989.86 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 649.5% above the Banks median (#33 of 962)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSW:STANDARD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Bank Malawi PLC provides banking services. Its business operations are divided into three segments Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Private Banking, Business and Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Capital Management. Services offered by the company include current accounts, savings, deposits, investment savings products, custody, debit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, internet banking, telephone banking, foreign exchange, commodities, debt securities, and equities trading, among others. Its branches are located across Malawi. The Bank offers its services to individual customers and small to medium-sized enterprises.
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