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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. Mercantile Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercantile Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Mercantile Bank was 1.72. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 0.47.
DHA:MERCANBANK's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.32 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, Mercantile Bank's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -100.00% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mercantile Bank was 23.30% per year. The lowest was -9.30% per year. And the median was 2.30% 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.
Mercantile Bank (DHA:MERCANBANK) 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.
Mercantile Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Mercantile Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercantile Bank'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.
Mercantile Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Mercantile Bank'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.
Mercantile Bank Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Mercantile Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercantile Bank'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.
Mercantile Bank'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.
Mercantile Bank (DHA:MERCANBANK) 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 Mercantile Bank and its competitors. Over the past decade, Mercantile Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercantile Bank ranks #999999 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Mercantile Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Mercantile Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 1.72. Based on the distribution chart, Mercantile Bank ranks #999999 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mercantile Bank has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercantile Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Mercantile Bank ranks #999999 out of 1175 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Mercantile Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Historically, Mercantile Bank's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 1.72 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 1,175 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 Mercantile Bank 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. Mercantile Bank'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 Mercantile Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Bank (DHA:MERCANBANK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT8.35, compared to a current price of BDT7.60 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Mercantile Bank's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Mercantile Bank (DHA:MERCANBANK), 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 Mercantile Bank (DHA:MERCANBANK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT7.60 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT8.35.
GuruFocus considers Mercantile Bank to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:MERCANBANK:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: BDT8.35 vs. price of BDT7.60 (9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:MERCANBANK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercantile Bank PLC is a commercial bank that engages in providing banking and financial services. It offers a range of services such as SME financing, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Foreign Trade, NRB banking, Treasury instruments services, and E-banking, among others. Its operating segments comprise Commercial Banking including Off-shore Banking Units, Islamic Banking Window Operations, Mercantile Bank Securities Limited; MBL Assets Management Limited, and Mercantile Exchange House (UK) Ltd.
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