Islandsbanki hfOISE:ISB +0.43%73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 242% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates OISE:ISB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of kr145.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Banks companies, Islandsbanki hf ranks worse than 74.94% 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. Islandsbanki hf's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Islandsbanki hf's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:ISB'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 0.5 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.48
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Islandsbanki hf was 0.52. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 0.50.
OISE:ISB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 74.94% of 1169
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs OISE:ISB: 0.48
During the past 12 months, Islandsbanki hf's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Islandsbanki hf was 2.80% per year. The lowest was 2.80% per year. And the median was 2.80% 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.
Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB) 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.
Islandsbanki hf Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Islandsbanki hf Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Islandsbanki hf'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.
OISE:ISB vs PNC, USB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Islandsbanki hf'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.
Islandsbanki hf Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Islandsbanki hf's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Islandsbanki hf'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.
Islandsbanki hf'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.
Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.71 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Islandsbanki hf and its competitors. This is 242% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Islandsbanki hf's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Islandsbanki hf ranks #876 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Islandsbanki hf's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Islandsbanki hf's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.71 is 242% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 0.52. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Islandsbanki hf's value of 1.71 is 434.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Islandsbanki hf ranks #876 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Islandsbanki hf has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Islandsbanki hf's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Islandsbanki hf ranks #876 out of 1169 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Islandsbanki hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Islandsbanki hf's value of 1.71 is 434.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Islandsbanki hf's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.48 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Islandsbanki hf 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 1,169 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. Islandsbanki hf's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.71 is 434.4% 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 Islandsbanki hf 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. Islandsbanki hf's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.71, which is 242% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Islandsbanki hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr145.38, compared to a current price of kr140.60 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.71, which is 242% above median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 434.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Islandsbanki hf's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.71 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 Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Islandsbanki hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr140.60 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr145.38.
GuruFocus considers Islandsbanki hf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:ISB:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.71 (242% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: kr145.38 vs. price of kr140.60 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 434.4% above the Banks median (#876 of 1169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:ISB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Islandsbanki hf is a customer-centric universal bank. The company's segments include Personal Banking; Business Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; Treasury and Proprietary Trading and Cost centres. It generates maximum revenue from the Business Banking segment. Business Banking provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with comprehensive financial services, including Ergo, the Bank's asset financing service.
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