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HFB FinancialHFBA 54 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates HFBA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,174 Banks companies, HFB Financial ranks better than 77.94% 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. HFB Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.20.
The historical rank and industry rank for HFB Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HFBA'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.37
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of HFB Financial was 0.37. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.31.
HFBA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 77.94% of 1174
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs HFBA: 0.20
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of HFB Financial was 28.20% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 1.25% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
HFB Financial (OTCPK:HFBA) 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.
HFB Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
HFB Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HFB Financial'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.
HFBA vs HCBC, TMAK, MBBC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, HFB Financial'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.
HFB Financial Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, HFB Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HFB Financial'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.
HFB Financial'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.
HFB Financial (HFBA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on HFB Financial and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, HFB Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #259 out of 1174 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is HFB Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
HFB Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.37. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. HFB Financial's value of 0.20 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #259 out of 1174 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HFB Financial has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HFB Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to HCBC and TMAK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, HFB Financial ranks #259 out of 1174 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places HFB Financial in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. HFB Financial's value of 0.20 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, HFB Financial's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.20 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.32, HFB Financial 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 1,174 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. HFB Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.20 is 37.5% 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 HFB Financial 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. HFB Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HFB Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFB Financial (HFBA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.39, compared to a current price of $38.00 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 37.5% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. HFB Financial's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 HFB Financial (HFBA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.20 as of Dec. 2025. 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 HFB Financial (HFBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFB Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.00 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.39.
GuruFocus considers HFB Financial to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HFBA:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.20 (35% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $36.39 vs. price of $38.00 (4.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% below the Banks median (#259 of 1174)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HFBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HFB Financial Corp is a United States-based company providing a full range of banking and financial services to individuals and corporate customers, mainly in Bell County, Kentucky, and surrounding areas in Tennessee and Virginia. It offers checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, health savings, and individual retirement accounts, along with overdraft and card services. The Company also provides loans, online banking, investment, and insurance-related services.
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