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Security BancorpSCYT -2.38%58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 as of Dec. 2025, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates SCYT with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,174 Banks companies, Security Bancorp ranks better than 96.68% 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. Security Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Security Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SCYT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.15 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Security Bancorp was 0.26. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.15.
SCYT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 96.68% of 1174
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs SCYT: 0.07
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Security Bancorp was 26.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 5.05% 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.
Security Bancorp (OTCPK:SCYT) 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.
Security Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Security Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Security Bancorp'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.
SCYT vs PVBK, WDFN, FSBH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Security Bancorp'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.
Security Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Security Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Security Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Security Bancorp 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.
Security Bancorp'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.
Security Bancorp (SCYT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Security Bancorp and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Security Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Security Bancorp ranks #39 out of 1174 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Security Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Security Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.26. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Security Bancorp's value of 0.07 is 78.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Security Bancorp ranks #39 out of 1174 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Security Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Security Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PVBK and WDFN?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Security Bancorp ranks #39 out of 1174 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Security Bancorp in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Security Bancorp's value of 0.07 is 78.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Security Bancorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Security Bancorp 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. Security Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.07 is 78.1% 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 Security Bancorp 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. Security Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Security Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Bancorp (SCYT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.84, compared to a current price of $123.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 78.1% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Security Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Security Bancorp (SCYT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.07 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 Security Bancorp (SCYT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $123.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $88.84.
GuruFocus considers Security Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCYT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.07 (53% below median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: $88.84 vs. price of $123.00 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% below the Banks median (#39 of 1174)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCYT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Security Bancorp Inc is a bank holding company. The company is a community-oriented financial institution organized to address the needs of McMinnville and Warren County. It is engaged in attracting deposits from the general public and using those funds to originate one to four-family mortgage loans. Its services include mobile banking, online banking, personal checking, business checking, savings accounts, CD's, and telephone banking.
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