NWFL (Norwood Financial) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


NWFL Norwood Financial Corp NWFL
59 GF Score
Price $32.29
GF Value $32.81
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Norwood Financial Dividend Payout Ratio?

Norwood Financial NWFL -0.14% 59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates NWFL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,171 Banks companies, Norwood Financial ranks worse than 61.49% 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. Norwood Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.

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

NWFL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 0.43   Max: 0.72
Current: 0.39


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Norwood Financial was 0.72. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.43.

NWFL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
61.49% of 1171 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs NWFL: 0.39

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Norwood Financial is 3.90%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Norwood Financial was 5.44%. The lowest was 2.21%. And the median was 3.87%.

Norwood Financial's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.32.

During the past 12 months, Norwood Financial's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Norwood Financial was 18.50% per year. The lowest was 2.40% per year. And the median was 5.20% 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.


Norwood Financial (NAS:NWFL) 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.


Norwood Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Norwood Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norwood 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.

Norwood Financial Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Norwood Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.34 0.32 0.56 0.62 0.40

Norwood Financial 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 0.49 0.46 0.33 0.37 0.44

NWFL vs TSBK, CZFS, BCML: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Norwood 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.


Norwood Financial Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Norwood Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Norwood Financial 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.

Norwood Financial'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 )
=1.24/ 3.11
=0.40

Norwood Financial'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 )
=0.32/ 0.72
=0.44

* 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 0.44 mean?
Norwood Financial (NWFL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Norwood Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Norwood Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Norwood Financial ranks #720 out of 1171 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is Norwood Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Norwood Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is near median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 0.72. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Norwood Financial's value of 0.44 is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norwood Financial ranks #720 out of 1171 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norwood Financial has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norwood Financial's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to TSBK and CZFS?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Norwood Financial ranks #720 out of 1171 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Norwood Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Norwood Financial's value of 0.44 is 37.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Norwood Financial's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 0.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Norwood Financial 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 1,171 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. Norwood Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 37.5% 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 Norwood 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. Norwood Financial's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norwood Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwood Financial (NWFL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.81, compared to a current price of $32.29 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 37.5% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Norwood Financial's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Norwood Financial (NWFL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 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 Norwood Financial (NWFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norwood Financial stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $32.29 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $32.81. GuruFocus considers Norwood Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NWFL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (near median its 10-year median of 0.43)
  • GF Value™: $32.81 vs. price of $32.29 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% above the Banks median (#720 of 1171)

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


Norwood Financial Business Description

Address 717 Main Street, P.O. Box 269, Honesdale, PA, USA, 18431
Norwood Financial Corp is a U.S.-based bank holding company. It offers various personal and business credit services, trust and investment products, and real estate settlement services to consumers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities in each of the communities that the bank serves. The bank also manages automated teller machines at its branch location. It serves the Pennsylvanian counties of Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Lackawanna, as well as Susquehanna County.
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