Standard CharteredSCBFY -0.94%63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 as of Mar. 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates SCBFY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,168 Banks companies, Standard Chartered ranks better than 65.24% 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. Standard Chartered's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Standard Chartered's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SCBFY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Standard Chartered was 0.29. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.18.
SCBFY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 65.24% of 1168
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs SCBFY: 0.26
During the past 12 months, Standard Chartered's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 61.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 41.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Standard Chartered was 41.20% per year. The lowest was -32.70% per year. And the median was 8.50% 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.
Standard Chartered (OTCPK:SCBFY) 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.
Standard Chartered Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Standard Chartered Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standard Chartered'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.
SCBFY vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Standard Chartered'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.
Standard Chartered Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Standard Chartered's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standard Chartered's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Standard Chartered 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.
Standard Chartered'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.
Standard Chartered (SCBFY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Standard Chartered and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, Standard Chartered's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #406 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Standard Chartered's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Standard Chartered's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is 278% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.29. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Standard Chartered's value of 0.68 is 112.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #406 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Standard Chartered has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standard Chartered's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Standard Chartered ranks #406 out of 1168 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Standard Chartered in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Standard Chartered's value of 0.68 is 112.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Standard Chartered's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Standard Chartered 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 1,168 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. Standard Chartered's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.68 is 112.5% 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 Standard Chartered 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. Standard Chartered's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standard Chartered stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered (SCBFY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.05, compared to a current price of $53.77 — trading 78.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 112.5% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Standard Chartered's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Standard Chartered (SCBFY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.68 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 Standard Chartered (SCBFY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standard Chartered stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.77 is trading 78.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.05.
GuruFocus considers Standard Chartered to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCBFY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.68 (278% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $30.05 vs. price of $53.77 (78.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.5% above the Banks median (#406 of 1168)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCBFY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standard Chartered Bank was established in 1853 by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom, with holding company Standard Chartered PLC incorporated in 1969. The bank is domiciled in the United Kingdom, and provides banking services across over 50 countries and territories, primarily in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the UK. The bulk of the business is in corporate and transaction banking, financial markets, and corporate finance. The bank has strong retail franchises focusing on the affluent segment in Hong Kong, Singapore, and certain countries in Africa. The bank has also launched a ventures division to focus on financial technology, including digital banks in Hong Kong and Singapore, online payment, and digital assets.
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