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DNB Bank ASACHIX:DNBO 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.75 as of Jun. 2026, which is 450% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DNBO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr268.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,177 Banks companies, DNB Bank ASA ranks worse than 88.19% 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. DNB Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for DNB Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DNBo'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.5 Max: 1.11
Current: 0.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of DNB Bank ASA was 1.11. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.50.
CHIX:DNBo's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 88.19% of 1177
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs CHIX:DNBo: 0.65
During the past 12 months, DNB Bank ASA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of DNB Bank ASA was 34.80% per year. The lowest was -22.80% per year. And the median was 20.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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DNB Bank ASA (CHIX:DNBo) 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.
DNB Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
DNB Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DNB Bank ASA'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.
DNB Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, DNB Bank ASA'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.
DNB Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, DNB Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DNB Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
DNB Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
DNB Bank ASA (CHIX:DNBO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.75 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on DNB Bank ASA and its competitors. This is 450% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, DNB Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #1038 out of 1177 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is DNB Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
DNB Bank ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.75 is 450% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.11. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. DNB Bank ASA's value of 2.75 is 759.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #1038 out of 1177 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DNB Bank ASA has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DNB Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #1038 out of 1177 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places DNB Bank ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. DNB Bank ASA's value of 2.75 is 759.4% above this benchmark. Historically, DNB Bank ASA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.32, DNB Bank ASA 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,177 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. DNB Bank ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.75 is 759.4% 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 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 DNB Bank ASA 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. DNB Bank ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.75, which is 450% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DNB Bank ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNB Bank ASA (CHIX:DNBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr268.58, compared to a current price of kr295.70 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.75, which is 450% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 759.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. DNB Bank ASA's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 DNB Bank ASA (CHIX:DNBO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.75 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 DNB Bank ASA (CHIX:DNBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNB Bank ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr295.70 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr268.58.
GuruFocus considers DNB Bank ASA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DNBO:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 2.75 (450% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: kr268.58 vs. price of kr295.70 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 759.4% above the Banks median (#1038 of 1177)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DNBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DNB Bank ASA is a Norwegian financial services group offering financial products and services, including loans and deposits, mutual funds and asset management, life insurance and pension savings, payment and financing services, real estate broking, and services related to the money and capital markets. DNB has the following operating segments: Personal customers, Corporate customers Norway, Large corporates and international customers, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Large corporates and international customers business, which caters to corporate customers across different industries, providing them with various banking and advisory services as well as access to online and mobile banking, and other digital services. DNB derives maximum revenue from its Banking activities.
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