OBT (Orange County Bancorp) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median

What is Orange County Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio?

Orange County Bancorp OBT +0.16% 75 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates OBT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,168 Banks companies, Orange County Bancorp ranks better than 80.65% 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. Orange County Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.

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

OBT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.25 Max: 1.38
Current: 0.19

During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Orange County Bancorp was 1.38. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.25.

OBT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
80.65% of 1168 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs OBT: 0.19

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Orange County Bancorp is 1.85%.

During the past 11 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Orange County Bancorp was 3.64%. The lowest was 0.61%. And the median was 2.08%.

Orange County Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.18.

During the past 12 months, Orange County Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.40% per year.

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Orange County Bancorp was 11.20% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 0.60% 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.

Orange County Bancorp (NAS:OBT) 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.

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Orange County Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orange County Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Orange County Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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OBT vs PDLB, GCBC, COFS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Orange County 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.

Orange County Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

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

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Orange County Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Orange County Bancorp'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 )
	=	0.57	/	3.25
	=	0.18

Orange County 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 )
	=	0.18	/	0.85
	=	0.21

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 mean?

Orange County Bancorp (OBT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Orange County Bancorp and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Orange County Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Orange County Bancorp ranks #226 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.

Is Orange County Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Orange County Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.38. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Orange County Bancorp's value of 0.21 is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orange County Bancorp ranks #226 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orange County Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Orange County Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PDLB and GCBC?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Orange County Bancorp ranks #226 out of 1168 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Orange County Bancorp in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Orange County Bancorp's value of 0.21 is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Orange County Bancorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Orange County Bancorp 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. Orange County Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 34.4% 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 Orange County 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. Orange County Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 16% 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 Orange County Bancorp stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orange County Bancorp (OBT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.44, compared to a current price of $36.95 — trading 34.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 34.4% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Orange County Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Orange County Bancorp (OBT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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 Orange County Bancorp (OBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orange County Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $36.95 is trading 34.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.44. GuruFocus considers Orange County Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OBT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $27.44 vs. price of $36.95 (34.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Banks median (#226 of 1168)

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

Orange County Bancorp Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies PDLB GCBC COFS FFMR FBIZ GBFH DBIN BSVN CBAN BMRC SHSE:600036 SGX:D05 MIL:UCG NSE:HDFCBANK XPAR:BNP MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK XMAD:CABK

Address 212 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, NY, USA, 10940

Website https://www.orangebanktrust.com

Orange County Bancorp Inc is a community bank holding company providing commercial and consumer banking services to individuals, small businesses, and local governments. It operates through two segments: Banking and Wealth Management. The Banking segment, the primary revenue driver, offers loans such as commercial real estate, construction, commercial & industrial, multifamily, and residential mortgages, along with services like cash management, escrow, deposits, ATMs, and digital banking. The Wealth Management segment provides investment management, trust services (trustee, administrator, custodian), and financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutions.

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