HCKG (Hocking Valley Bancshares) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (As of Jun. 2026) — 24% Below Median

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HCKG Hocking Valley Bancshares HCKG
61 GF Score
Price $30.90
GF Value $27.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hocking Valley Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hocking Valley Bancshares HCKG 61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates HCKG with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,171 Banks companies, Hocking Valley Bancshares ranks better than 76.43% 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. Hocking Valley Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.19.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hocking Valley Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HCKG' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02   Med: 0.25   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.21

During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hocking Valley Bancshares was 0.32. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.25.

HCKG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
76.43% of 1171 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs HCKG: 0.21

As of today (2026-08-04), the Dividend Yield % of Hocking Valley Bancshares is 2.65%.

During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hocking Valley Bancshares was 3.64%. The lowest was 0.78%. And the median was 2.66%.

Hocking Valley Bancshares's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.20.

During the past 12 months, Hocking Valley Bancshares's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 93.20% per year.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hocking Valley Bancshares was 159.60% per year. The lowest was 6.30% per year. And the median was 148.00% 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.

Hocking Valley Bancshares (OTCPK:HCKG) 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.

Hocking Valley Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Hocking Valley Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hocking Valley 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.

Hocking Valley Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hocking Valley Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.02 0.32 0.30 0.29 0.22

Hocking Valley Bancshares Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.20 0.19 0.25 0.21 0.19

HCKG vs BHDB, EFSG, EXCH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Hocking Valley 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.

Hocking Valley Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Hocking Valley Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hocking Valley Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Hocking Valley 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.

Hocking Valley Bancshares'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 )
=0.72/ 3.342
=0.22

Hocking Valley Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.2/ 1.033
=0.19

* 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 0.19 mean?
Hocking Valley Bancshares (HCKG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hocking Valley Bancshares and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Hocking Valley Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hocking Valley Bancshares ranks #276 out of 1171 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Hocking Valley Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hocking Valley Bancshares' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.32. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Hocking Valley Bancshares' value of 0.19 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hocking Valley Bancshares ranks #276 out of 1171 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hocking Valley Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hocking Valley Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BHDB and EFSG?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Hocking Valley Bancshares ranks #276 out of 1171 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hocking Valley Bancshares in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Hocking Valley Bancshares' value of 0.19 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Hocking Valley Bancshares' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Hocking Valley 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 1,171 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. Hocking Valley Bancshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.19 is 40.6% 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 Hocking Valley 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. Hocking Valley Bancshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hocking Valley Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hocking Valley Bancshares (HCKG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.57, compared to a current price of $30.90 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 40.6% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Hocking Valley Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Hocking Valley Bancshares (HCKG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.19 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 Hocking Valley Bancshares (HCKG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hocking Valley Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.90 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.57. GuruFocus considers Hocking Valley Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HCKG:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.19 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
  • GF Value™: $27.57 vs. price of $30.90 (12.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.6% below the Banks median (#276 of 1171)

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

Hocking Valley Bancshares Business Description

Address 7 W Stimson Avenue, Athens, OH, USA, 45701
Hocking Valley Bancshares is a bank holding company that operates as a community bank that provides personal and commercial banking products and services. It offers personal, business, and digital banking services. Its services include Checking, Savings, Mobile Banking, Debit and Credit Cards, Online Banking, and Others.
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