Pareto Bank ASA (STU:8PB) Dividend Payout Ratio: 25.00 (As of Jun. 2026) — 5852% Above Median

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STU:8PB Pareto Bank ASA STU:8PB
67 GF Score
Price €5.39
GF Value €6.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Pareto Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio?

Pareto Bank ASA STU:8PB +1.51% 67 Dividend Payout Ratio is 25.00 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5852% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates STU:8PB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,170 Banks companies, Pareto Bank ASA ranks worse than 99.15% 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. Pareto Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Pareto Bank ASA is 1.71, which seems too high.

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

STU:8PB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.42   Max: 1.79
Current: 1.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pareto Bank ASA was 1.79. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.42.

STU:8PB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
99.15% of 1170 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs STU:8PB: 1.79

As of today (2026-07-25), the Dividend Yield % of Pareto Bank ASA is 13.46%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pareto Bank ASA was 14.79%. The lowest was 1.50%. And the median was 4.65%.

Pareto Bank ASA's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.73.

During the past 12 months, Pareto Bank ASA's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 92.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pareto Bank ASA was 71.10% per year. The lowest was -67.60% per year. And the median was 16.25% 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.

Pareto Bank ASA (STU:8PB) 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.

Pareto Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Pareto Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pareto Bank ASA'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.

Pareto Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Pareto Bank ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.42 0.45 0.52 0.47 0.51

Pareto Bank ASA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 25.00

Pareto Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Pareto Bank ASA'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.

Pareto Bank ASA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Pareto Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Pareto Bank ASA 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.

Pareto Bank ASA'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 )
=0.351/ 0.687
=0.51

Pareto Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.725/ 0.029
=25.00

* 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 25.00 mean?
Pareto Bank ASA (STU:8PB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 25.00 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pareto Bank ASA and its competitors. This is 5852% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, Pareto Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Pareto Bank ASA ranks #1160 out of 1170 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Pareto Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pareto Bank ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 25.00 is 5852% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.79. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Pareto Bank ASA's value of 25.00 is 7712.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pareto Bank ASA ranks #1160 out of 1170 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pareto Bank ASA has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pareto Bank ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Pareto Bank ASA ranks #1160 out of 1170 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pareto Bank ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Pareto Bank ASA's value of 25.00 is 7712.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pareto Bank ASA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Pareto Bank ASA 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 1,170 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. Pareto Bank ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 25.00 is 7712.5% 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 Pareto Bank ASA 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. Pareto Bank ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 25.00, which is 5852% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pareto Bank ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pareto Bank ASA (STU:8PB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.17, compared to a current price of €5.39 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 25.00, which is 5852% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 7712.5% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Pareto Bank ASA's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Pareto Bank ASA (STU:8PB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 25.00 as of Jun. 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 Pareto Bank ASA (STU:8PB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pareto Bank ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.39 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.17. GuruFocus considers Pareto Bank ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:8PB:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 25.00 (5852% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
  • GF Value™: €6.17 vs. price of €5.39 (12.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7712.5% above the Banks median (#1160 of 1170)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8PB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Pareto Bank ASA Business Description

Address Dronning Mauds gate 3, P.O. Box 1823, Vika, Oslo, NOR, 0123
Pareto Bank ASA operates as a commercial bank in Norway. It offers diversified financial services including accepting deposits, financing of construction and rehabilitation of housing, financing solutions for companies, owners and investors, financing of shipping and offshore projects, banking. The bank also offers credit cards and online banking.
67GF Score

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