BMBN (Benchmark Bankshares) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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BMBN Benchmark Bankshares Inc BMBN
65 GF Score
Price $43.00
GF Value $32.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Benchmark Bankshares Dividend Payout Ratio?

Benchmark Bankshares BMBN 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BMBN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,173 Banks companies, Benchmark Bankshares ranks better than 78.09% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Benchmark Bankshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Benchmark Bankshares's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BMBN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.35
Current: 0.2

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Benchmark Bankshares was 0.35. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.26.

BMBN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
78.09% of 1173 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs BMBN: 0.20

As of today (2026-07-31), the Dividend Yield % of Benchmark Bankshares is 2.28%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Benchmark Bankshares was 4.20%. The lowest was 1.46%. And the median was 3.03%.

Benchmark Bankshares's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00.

During the past 12 months, Benchmark Bankshares's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Benchmark Bankshares was 74.10% per year. The lowest was -26.10% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Benchmark Bankshares (OTCPK:BMBN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

Benchmark Bankshares Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Benchmark Bankshares Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Benchmark Bankshares's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

Benchmark Bankshares Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Benchmark Bankshares Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.27 0.26 0.24 0.24 0.21

Benchmark Bankshares Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.41 0.00 0.41 0.00

BMBN vs EBMT, LYBC, CPKF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Benchmark Bankshares's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Benchmark Bankshares Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Benchmark Bankshares's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Benchmark Bankshares's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Benchmark Bankshares Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Benchmark Bankshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.92/ 4.46
=0.21

Benchmark Bankshares'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/ 1.19
=0.00

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Benchmark Bankshares (BMBN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Benchmark Bankshares and its competitors. Over the past decade, Benchmark Bankshares' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Benchmark Bankshares ranks #257 out of 1173 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Benchmark Bankshares' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Benchmark Bankshares' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.35. Based on the distribution chart, Benchmark Bankshares ranks #257 out of 1173 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Benchmark Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Benchmark Bankshares' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EBMT and LYBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Benchmark Bankshares ranks #257 out of 1173 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Benchmark Bankshares in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Historically, Benchmark Bankshares' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.35 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,173 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Benchmark Bankshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Benchmark Bankshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Benchmark Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Bankshares (BMBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.35, compared to a current price of $43.00 — trading 32.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Benchmark Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Benchmark Bankshares (BMBN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Benchmark Bankshares (BMBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Benchmark Bankshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $43.00 is trading 32.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.35. GuruFocus considers Benchmark Bankshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BMBN:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $32.35 vs. price of $43.00 (32.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Benchmark Bankshares Business Description

Address 100 South Broad Street, P.O. Box 569, Kenbridge, VA, USA, 23944
Benchmark Bankshares Inc is a bank holding company for Benchmark Community Bank, which offers a wide range of banking and related financial services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses through offices located in Virginia and North Carolina. The bank provides personal account services, business account services, loan products, internet banking services, mobile banking services, debit cards, money management services, mortgage services, credit card facilities, and other related services.
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