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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. Partners Bank of California's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Partners Bank of California's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PBKX'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.15
Current: 0.15
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Partners Bank of California was 0.15. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
PBKX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 87.95% of 1162
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs PBKX: 0.15
During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Partners Bank of California was 1.56%. The lowest was 1.25%. And the median was 1.39%.
Partners Bank of California (OTCPK:PBKX) 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.
Partners Bank of California Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Partners Bank of California Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Partners Bank of California Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
PBKX vs ASRV, FBSI, CYFL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Partners Bank of California'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.
Partners Bank of California Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Partners Bank of California's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Partners Bank of California's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Partners Bank of California 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.
Partners Bank of California'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.
Partners Bank of California (PBKX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Partners Bank of California and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Partners Bank of California ranks #140 out of 1162 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Partners Bank of California's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Partners Bank of California's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Partners Bank of California's value of 0.56 is 75% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Partners Bank of California ranks #140 out of 1162 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Partners Bank of California has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Partners Bank of California's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ASRV and FBSI?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Partners Bank of California ranks #140 out of 1162 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Partners Bank of California in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Partners Bank of California's value of 0.56 is 75% above this benchmark. 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 1,162 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. Partners Bank of California's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.56 is 75% 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 Partners Bank of California 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. Partners Bank of California's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Partners Bank of California stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Partners Bank of California (PBKX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.13, compared to a current price of $16.69 — trading 18.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 and 75% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Partners Bank of California's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Partners Bank of California (PBKX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.56 as of Jun. 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 Partners Bank of California (PBKX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Partners Bank of California stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.69 is trading 18.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.13.
GuruFocus considers Partners Bank of California to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PBKX:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.56
GF Value™: $14.13 vs. price of $16.69 (18.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75% above the Banks median (#140 of 1162)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBKX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Partners Bank of California is engaged in providing personal & commercial banking services to small & middle-market businesses, professional practices, commercial & industrial companies & individuals. Its banking products and services include checking accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit; online banking services, such as bills and schedule payments and funds transfer services. It also offers business banking and commercial lending.
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