STLE (Steele Bancorp) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (As of Dec. 2024) — 28% Above Median


STLE Steele Bancorp Inc STLE
52 GF Score
Price $42.50
GF Value $28.43
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Steele Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio?

Steele Bancorp STLE -1.16% 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Dec. 2024, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates STLE with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Banks companies, Steele Bancorp ranks worse than 81.95% 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. Steele Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2024 was 0.55.

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

STLE' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 0.43   Max: 0.63
Current: 0.55

During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Steele Bancorp was 0.63. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.43.

STLE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
81.95% of 1169 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs STLE: 0.55

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Steele Bancorp is 3.55%.

During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Steele Bancorp was 7.09%. The lowest was 1.97%. And the median was 4.17%.

Steele Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2024 was $1.45.

During the past 12 months, Steele Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Steele Bancorp was 24.50% per year. The lowest was 3.40% per year. And the median was 4.10% 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.

Steele Bancorp (OTCPK:STLE) 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.

Steele Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Steele Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steele 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.

Steele Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Steele Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.44 0.41 0.43 0.63 0.55

Steele Bancorp Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.44 0.41 0.43 0.63 0.55

STLE vs RVCB, CZNL, SVBT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Steele 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.

Steele Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Steele Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Steele 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.

Steele Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2024 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2024 )
=1.45/ 2.649
=0.55

Steele Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2024 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2024 )
=1.45/ 2.649
=0.55

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 mean?
Steele Bancorp (STLE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 as of Dec. 2024. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Steele Bancorp and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Steele Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Steele Bancorp ranks #958 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is Steele Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Steele Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.63. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Steele Bancorp's value of 0.55 is 71.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steele Bancorp ranks #958 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Steele Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steele Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RVCB and CZNL?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Steele Bancorp ranks #958 out of 1169 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Steele Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Steele Bancorp's value of 0.55 is 71.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Steele Bancorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Steele Bancorp 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 1,169 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. Steele Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 71.9% 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 Steele 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. Steele Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steele Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steele Bancorp (STLE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.43, compared to a current price of $42.50 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 71.9% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Steele Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Steele Bancorp (STLE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Dec. 2024. 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 Steele Bancorp (STLE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steele Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.50 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.43. GuruFocus considers Steele Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STLE:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (28% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
  • GF Value™: $28.43 vs. price of $42.50 (49.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 71.9% above the Banks median (#958 of 1169)

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

Steele Bancorp Business Description

Address 250 East Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 186, Mifflinburg, PA, USA, 17844
Steele Bancorp Inc Formerly Mifflinburg Bancorp Inc is a United States-based commercial bank. Its principal activities and sources of revenues are commercial, mortgage, residential real estate, and consumer loan financing as well as a variety of deposit services provided to customers.
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