PTBS (Potomac Bancshares) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (As of Mar. 2026) — 28% Below Median

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Potomac Bancshares Inc PTBS

72 GF Score

Price $24.97

GF Value $20.92

Valuation Modestly Overvalued

5 Warning Signs

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What is Potomac Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio?

Potomac Bancshares PTBS 72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.25. GuruFocus rates PTBS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,175 Banks companies, Potomac Bancshares ranks better than 74.55% 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. Potomac Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.

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

PTBS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.17 Med: 0.25 Max: 0.36
Current: 0.22

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Potomac Bancshares was 0.36. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.25.

PTBS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
74.55% of 1175 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs PTBS: 0.22

As of today (2026-07-30), the Dividend Yield % of Potomac Bancshares is 2.16%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Potomac Bancshares was 3.29%. The lowest was 1.49%. And the median was 2.20%.

Potomac Bancshares's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.13.

During the past 12 months, Potomac Bancshares's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Potomac Bancshares was 132.10% per year. The lowest was -64.70% per year. And the median was 10.40% 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.

Potomac Bancshares (OTCPK:PTBS) 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.

Potomac Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Potomac Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Potomac Bancshares'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.

Potomac Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Potomac Bancshares Annual Data

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PTBS vs PBHC, ADKT, ORBN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Potomac Bancshares'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.

Potomac Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Potomac Bancshares's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Potomac Bancshares Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Potomac Bancshares'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 )
	=	0.51	/	2.17
	=	0.24

Potomac Bancshares'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 )
	=	0.13	/	0.732
	=	0.18

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 mean?

Potomac Bancshares (PTBS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Potomac Bancshares and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.25. Over the past decade, Potomac Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Potomac Bancshares ranks #299 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.

Is Potomac Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Potomac Bancshares' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.36. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Potomac Bancshares' value of 0.18 is 43.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Potomac Bancshares ranks #299 out of 1175 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Potomac Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Potomac Bancshares' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PBHC and ADKT?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Potomac Bancshares ranks #299 out of 1175 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Potomac Bancshares in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Potomac Bancshares' value of 0.18 is 43.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Potomac Bancshares' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.25 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Potomac Bancshares 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 1,175 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. Potomac Bancshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.18 is 43.8% 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 Potomac Bancshares 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. Potomac Bancshares's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 28% 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 Potomac Bancshares stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Potomac Bancshares (PTBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.92, compared to a current price of $24.97 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.25 and 43.8% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Potomac Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Potomac Bancshares (PTBS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.18 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 Potomac Bancshares (PTBS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Potomac Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.97 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.92. GuruFocus considers Potomac Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PTBS:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.18 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.25)
GF Value™: $20.92 vs. price of $24.97 (19.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 43.8% below the Banks median (#299 of 1175)

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

Potomac Bancshares Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies PBHC ADKT ORBN FTFI CYVF USMT JBTC STBK UBOH CNBB SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP TSE:8411 MIL:ISP NSE:HDFCBANK NSE:ICICIBANK XMAD:CABK SAU:1120

Address 111 East Washington Street, P.O. Box 906, Charles Town, WV, USA, 25414-0906

Website https://www.potomac.bank

Potomac Bancshares Inc is a bank holding company. The bank engages in the general banking business and provides individuals, businesses, and local governments with a range of banking services. The services provided by the bank include commercial credit lines, equipment loans, and construction financing; real estate loans, secondary market, and adjustable-rate mortgages; retail loan products including home equity lines of credit; checking and savings accounts for businesses and individuals; and certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts.

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