HCBC (High Country Bancorp) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 23% Below Median


HCBC High Country Bancorp Inc HCBC
64 GF Score
Price $41.88
GF Value $38.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is High Country Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio?

High Country Bancorp HCBC 64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates HCBC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,168 Banks companies, High Country Bancorp ranks worse than 71.58% 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. High Country Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

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

HCBC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 0.53   Max: 0.76
Current: 0.46


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of High Country Bancorp was 0.76. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 0.53.

HCBC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
71.58% of 1168 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs HCBC: 0.46

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of High Country Bancorp is 4.78%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of High Country Bancorp was 6.95%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 4.97%.

High Country Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.50.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of High Country Bancorp was 88.20% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 3.60% 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.


High Country Bancorp (OTCPK:HCBC) 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.


High Country Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


High Country Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for High Country Bancorp'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.

High Country Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

High Country Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.43 0.49 0.45 0.63 0.57

High Country Bancorp 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 0.44 0.55 0.67 0.33 0.41

HCBC vs LKSB, EXCH, ANDC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, High Country Bancorp'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.


High Country Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where High Country Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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High Country Bancorp 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.

High Country Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=2/ 3.53
=0.57

High Country Bancorp'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 )
=0.5/ 1.22
=0.41

* 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 0.41 mean?
High Country Bancorp (HCBC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on High Country Bancorp and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, High Country Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.76. According to the industry distribution chart, High Country Bancorp ranks #836 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is High Country Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
High Country Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 0.76. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. High Country Bancorp's value of 0.41 is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, High Country Bancorp ranks #836 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, High Country Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does High Country Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LKSB and EXCH?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, High Country Bancorp ranks #836 out of 1168 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places High Country Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. High Country Bancorp's value of 0.41 is 28.1% above this benchmark. Historically, High Country Bancorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 0.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 0.32, High Country Bancorp 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 1,168 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. High Country Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 28.1% 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 High Country Bancorp 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. High Country Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is High Country Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Country Bancorp (HCBC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.67, compared to a current price of $41.88 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 28.1% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. High Country Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 High Country Bancorp (HCBC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 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 High Country Bancorp (HCBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, High Country Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.88 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.67. GuruFocus considers High Country Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HCBC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.53)
  • GF Value™: $38.67 vs. price of $41.88 (8.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.1% above the Banks median (#836 of 1168)

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


High Country Bancorp Business Description

Address 7360 West US Highway 50, P.O. Box 309, Salida, CO, USA, 81201
High Country Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it provides a variety of financial services mainly in Salida, Buena Vista, Canon City, and Longmont, Colorado. The group's primary deposit products include non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing checking accounts, savings accounts, and time deposit accounts. Its primary lending products are real estate mortgages, construction loans, consumer loans, and commercial loans. Additionally, it also offers online banking services. The group serves both individuals and business clients.
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