FBTT (First Bankers Trustshares) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Above Median

What is First Bankers Trustshares Dividend Payout Ratio?

First Bankers Trustshares FBTT -0.64% 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates FBTT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Banks companies, First Bankers Trustshares ranks worse than 58.45% 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. First Bankers Trustshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34.

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

FBTT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.81
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of First Bankers Trustshares was 0.81. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.29.

FBTT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
58.45% of 1172 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs FBTT: 0.37

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of First Bankers Trustshares is 3.82%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of First Bankers Trustshares was 6.10%. The lowest was 0.82%. And the median was 2.38%.

First Bankers Trustshares's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.23.

During the past 12 months, First Bankers Trustshares's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of First Bankers Trustshares was 69.80% per year. The lowest was -13.60% per year. And the median was 6.25% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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First Bankers Trustshares (OTCPK:FBTT) 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.

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First Bankers Trustshares Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Bankers Trustshares's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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First Bankers Trustshares Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

First Bankers Trustshares Annual Data

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FBTT vs OPHC, CCBC, DWNX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Bankers Trustshares'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.

First Bankers Trustshares Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where First Bankers Trustshares's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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First Bankers Trustshares Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

First Bankers Trustshares'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 )
	=	0.89	/	2.24
	=	0.40

First Bankers Trustshares'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 )
	=	0.23	/	0.67
	=	0.34

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 mean?

First Bankers Trustshares (FBTT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on First Bankers Trustshares and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, First Bankers Trustshares' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.81. According to the industry distribution chart, First Bankers Trustshares ranks #685 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.

Is First Bankers Trustshares' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

First Bankers Trustshares' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.81. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. First Bankers Trustshares' value of 0.34 is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Bankers Trustshares ranks #685 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Bankers Trustshares has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does First Bankers Trustshares' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to OPHC and CCBC?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Bankers Trustshares ranks #685 out of 1172 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places First Bankers Trustshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. First Bankers Trustshares' value of 0.34 is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, First Bankers Trustshares' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.32, First Bankers Trustshares 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 1,172 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. First Bankers Trustshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.34 is 6.3% 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 First Bankers Trustshares 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. First Bankers Trustshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is First Bankers Trustshares stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Bankers Trustshares (FBTT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.56, compared to a current price of $23.85 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 6.3% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. First Bankers Trustshares' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 First Bankers Trustshares (FBTT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.34 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 First Bankers Trustshares (FBTT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Bankers Trustshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.85 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.56. GuruFocus considers First Bankers Trustshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FBTT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.34 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $21.56 vs. price of $23.85 (10.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Banks median (#685 of 1172)

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

First Bankers Trustshares Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies OPHC CCBC DWNX FRSB HCBN SVBT FBSI LSFG RVCB CLST SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP NSE:HDFCBANK MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK NSE:SBIN

Address 1201 Broadway, P.O. Box 3566, Quincy, IL, USA, 62301

Website https://www.firstbankers.com

First Bankers Trustshares Inc operates as a bank holding company. The bank through its subsidiaries provides comprehensive financial products and services to its retail, institutional, and corporate customers. It serves a market area consisting of Adams, McDonough, Schuyler, Hancock, Sangamon, and adjacent Illinois counties, and Marion, Lewis, and Shelby counties in Missouri. The company portfolio segments consist of commercial operating, commercial real estate, agricultural operating, agricultural real estate, construction and land development, real estate secured by 1-4 and multifamily, and consumer. Some of its services include Checking Accounts, Savings Accounts, Certificates of Deposit, Commercial and Consumer Lending, Mortgage Lending, Home Equity Loans, and others.

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