Equity BancsharesEQBK +2.47%59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates EQBK with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Banks companies, Equity Bancshares ranks better than 88.79% 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. Equity Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Equity Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EQBK'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Equity Bancshares was 0.15. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.12.
EQBK's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 88.79% of 1169
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs EQBK: 0.14
During the past 12 months, Equity Bancshares's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 21.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Equity Bancshares was 50.00% per year. The lowest was 22.40% per year. And the median was 36.20% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Equity Bancshares (NYSE:EQBK) 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.
Equity Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Equity Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Equity Bancshares'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.
EQBK vs ESQ, MCBS, FSBC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Equity Bancshares'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.
Equity Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Equity Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Equity Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Equity Bancshares 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.
Equity Bancshares'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.
Equity Bancshares (EQBK) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Equity Bancshares and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Equity Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Equity Bancshares ranks #131 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Equity Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Equity Bancshares' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.15. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Equity Bancshares' value of 0.14 is 56.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Equity Bancshares ranks #131 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Equity Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ESQ and MCBS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Equity Bancshares ranks #131 out of 1169 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Equity Bancshares in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Equity Bancshares' value of 0.14 is 56.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Equity Bancshares' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Equity Bancshares has consistently been below 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 1,169 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. Equity Bancshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.14 is 56.3% below 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 Equity Bancshares 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. Equity Bancshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equity Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Bancshares (EQBK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.32, compared to a current price of $50.20 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 56.3% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Equity Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Equity Bancshares (EQBK), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.14 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 Equity Bancshares (EQBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.20 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.32.
GuruFocus considers Equity Bancshares to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EQBK:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.14 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $47.32 vs. price of $50.20 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.3% below the Banks median (#131 of 1169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EQBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Equity Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. It provides a broad range of financial services to businesses and business owners as well as individuals through network of nearly 77 branches located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. The majority of the Company's revenues come from interest income on financial instruments, including loans, leases, securities and derivatives. The company also earns revenue from Non-interest income which includes Service charges and fees, Debit card income, Investment Referral Income, Trust Income and Insurance Sales Commissions.
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