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. Signature Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2022 was 0.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Signature Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Signature Bank was 0.11. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
SBNY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Banks industry.
Industry Median: 0.32 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
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.
Signature Bank (OTCPK:SBNY) 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.
Signature Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Signature Bank Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Signature Bank'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.
SBNY vs FSWA, FSTF, SIVBQ: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Signature Bank'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.
Signature Bank Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Signature Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signature Bank'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.
Signature Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2022 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.
Signature Bank (SBNY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 as of Dec. 2022. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Signature Bank and its competitors.
Is Signature Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Signature Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Signature Bank's value of 0.12 is 62.5% below this industry median. Overall, Signature Bank has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signature Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FSWA and FSTF?
Signature Bank's Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Signature Bank's value of 0.12 is 62.5% below 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 1,175 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. Signature Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 is 62.5% 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 Signature Bank 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. Signature Bank's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signature Bank stock overvalued right now?
Signature Bank (SBNY) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12 and 62.5% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Signature Bank's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Signature Bank (SBNY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12 as of Dec. 2022. 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.
Signature Bank is a New York-based commercial bank. It is engaged in offering a wide range of business and personal banking products and services. The operating segments of the company are Commercial banking and Specialty finance. The company operates in New York and derives a majority of its revenue from the Commercial banking segment, which consists principally of commercial real estate lending, fund banking, venture banking, commercial and industrial lending, and commercial deposit gathering activities. Specialty Finance consists of financing and leasing products, including equipment, transportation, taxi medallion, commercial marine, municipal, and national franchise financing and leasing.
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