Standard Bank MalawiMSW:STANDARD 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates MSW:STANDARD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK1,918.44 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,168 Banks companies, Standard Bank Malawi ranks better than 53.25% 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. Standard Bank Malawi's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Bank Malawi's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MSW:STANDARD'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.29 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.31
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Standard Bank Malawi was 0.47. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.29.
MSW:STANDARD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 53.25% of 1168
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs MSW:STANDARD: 0.31
During the past 12 months, Standard Bank Malawi's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 49.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 75.70% per year.
During the past 8 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Standard Bank Malawi was 75.70% per year. The lowest was 29.50% per year. And the median was 52.60% 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.
Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) 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.
Standard Bank Malawi Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Standard Bank Malawi Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Bank Malawi'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.
MSW:STANDARD vs PNC, USB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Standard Bank Malawi'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.
Standard Bank Malawi Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Bank Malawi's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Bank Malawi's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Standard Bank Malawi 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.
Standard Bank Malawi'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.
Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Standard Bank Malawi and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Standard Bank Malawi's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #546 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Standard Bank Malawi's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Standard Bank Malawi's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.47. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Standard Bank Malawi's value of 0.23 is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #546 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Bank Malawi has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Bank Malawi's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Bank Malawi ranks #546 out of 1168 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Standard Bank Malawi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Standard Bank Malawi's value of 0.23 is 28.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Standard Bank Malawi's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Standard Bank Malawi 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 1,168 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. Standard Bank Malawi's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 28.1% 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 Standard Bank Malawi 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. Standard Bank Malawi's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 21% below 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 Standard Bank Malawi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK1,918.44, compared to a current price of MWK3,999.45 — trading 108.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 28.1% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Standard Bank Malawi's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 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 Standard Bank Malawi (MSW:STANDARD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Bank Malawi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MWK3,999.45 is trading 108.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK1,918.44.
GuruFocus considers Standard Bank Malawi to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSW:STANDARD:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: MWK1,918.44 vs. price of MWK3,999.45 (108.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% below the Banks median (#546 of 1168)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSW:STANDARD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Bank Malawi PLC provides banking services. Its business operations are divided into three segments Corporate and Investment Banking, Personal and Private Banking, Business and Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Capital Management. Services offered by the company include current accounts, savings, deposits, investment savings products, custody, debit cards, consumer loans, mortgages, internet banking, telephone banking, foreign exchange, commodities, debt securities, and equities trading, among others. Its branches are located across Malawi. The Bank offers its services to individual customers and small to medium-sized enterprises.
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