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Pacific Alliance Bank CAPFBN 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates PFBN with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,174 Banks companies, Pacific Alliance Bank CA ranks better than 95.83% 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. Pacific Alliance Bank CA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pacific Alliance Bank CA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PFBN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.09 Max: 0.23
Current: 0.08
During the past 9 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pacific Alliance Bank CA was 0.23. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.09.
PFBN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 95.83% of 1174
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs PFBN: 0.08
During the past 9 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pacific Alliance Bank CA was 1.64%. The lowest was 0.95%. And the median was 1.16%.
Pacific Alliance Bank CA (OTCPK:PFBN) 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.
Pacific Alliance Bank CA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Pacific Alliance Bank CA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pacific Alliance Bank CA'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.
Pacific Alliance Bank CA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
PFBN vs VWFB, ECLP, APLO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Pacific Alliance Bank CA'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.
Pacific Alliance Bank CA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Pacific Alliance Bank CA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Alliance Bank CA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Pacific Alliance Bank CA 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.
Pacific Alliance Bank CA'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.
Pacific Alliance Bank CA (PFBN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pacific Alliance Bank CA and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, Pacific Alliance Bank CA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Alliance Bank CA ranks #49 out of 1174 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Pacific Alliance Bank CA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pacific Alliance Bank CA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.23. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Pacific Alliance Bank CA's value of 0.08 is 75% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Alliance Bank CA ranks #49 out of 1174 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Alliance Bank CA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Alliance Bank CA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VWFB and ECLP?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Pacific Alliance Bank CA ranks #49 out of 1174 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pacific Alliance Bank CA in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Pacific Alliance Bank CA's value of 0.08 is 75% below this benchmark. Historically, Pacific Alliance Bank CA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Pacific Alliance Bank CA 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 1,174 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. Pacific Alliance Bank CA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.08 is 75% 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 Pacific Alliance Bank CA 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. Pacific Alliance Bank CA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Alliance Bank CA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Alliance Bank CA (PFBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.53, compared to a current price of $9.27 — trading 8.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 75% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Pacific Alliance Bank CA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Pacific Alliance Bank CA (PFBN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.08 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 Pacific Alliance Bank CA (PFBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Alliance Bank CA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.27 is trading 8.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.53.
GuruFocus considers Pacific Alliance Bank CA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PFBN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.08 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $8.53 vs. price of $9.27 (8.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75% below the Banks median (#49 of 1174)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pacific Alliance Bank CA is a commercial bank, engaged in client relationships with businesses, client communities, related business owners, owner's families, and employees. The company delivers distinctive deposit, loan, and service products, based on client needs. It serves Rosemead, its surrounding communities, and Southern California in general. The bank has branches in San Gabriel, Rowland Heights, and Irvine.
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