Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.02 (As of Apr. 2026) — 132% Above Median


TSX:LB Laurentian Bank of Canada TSX:LB
52 GF Score
Price C$40.57
GF Value C$26.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Laurentian Bank of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio?

Laurentian Bank of Canada TSX:LB +0.15% 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.02 as of Apr. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates TSX:LB with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of C$26.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,168 Banks companies, Laurentian Bank of Canada ranks worse than 90.92% 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. Laurentian Bank of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.02.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Laurentian Bank of Canada is 0.72, which seems too high.

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

TSX:LB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34   Med: 0.44   Max: 0.73
Current: 0.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Laurentian Bank of Canada was 0.73. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.44.

TSX:LB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
90.92% of 1168 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs TSX:LB: 0.72

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Laurentian Bank of Canada is 4.63%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Laurentian Bank of Canada was 9.77%. The lowest was 3.57%. And the median was 5.61%.

Laurentian Bank of Canada's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$0.47.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Laurentian Bank of Canada was 11.20% per year. The lowest was -14.30% per year. And the median was 4.90% 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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) 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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Laurentian Bank of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Laurentian Bank of Canada'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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Laurentian Bank of Canada Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.35 0.34 0.41 0.53 0.63

Laurentian Bank of Canada Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 0.64 0.60 0.65 0.72 1.02

TSX:LB vs PNC, USB: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Laurentian Bank of Canada'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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Laurentian Bank of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


TSX:LB
52GF Score
Laurentian Bank of Canada TSX:LB
Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Laurentian Bank of Canada 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.

Laurentian Bank of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
=1.88/ 3
=0.63

Laurentian Bank of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.47/ 0.46
=1.02

* 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 1.02 mean?
Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.02 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Laurentian Bank of Canada and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 0.44. Over the past decade, Laurentian Bank of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Laurentian Bank of Canada ranks #1062 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Laurentian Bank of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Laurentian Bank of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.02 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 0.73. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Laurentian Bank of Canada's value of 1.02 is 218.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Laurentian Bank of Canada ranks #1062 out of 1168 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Laurentian Bank of Canada has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Laurentian Bank of Canada's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Laurentian Bank of Canada ranks #1062 out of 1168 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Laurentian Bank of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Laurentian Bank of Canada's value of 1.02 is 218.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Laurentian Bank of Canada's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.44 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Laurentian Bank of Canada 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. Laurentian Bank of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.02 is 218.8% 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 Laurentian Bank of Canada 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. Laurentian Bank of Canada's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.02, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Laurentian Bank of Canada stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$26.90, compared to a current price of C$40.57 — trading 50.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.02, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 0.44 and 218.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.32. Laurentian Bank of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 9 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 Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.02 as of Apr. 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 Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Laurentian Bank of Canada stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$40.57 is trading 50.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$26.90. GuruFocus considers Laurentian Bank of Canada to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:LB:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.02 (132% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
  • GF Value™: C$26.90 vs. price of C$40.57 (50.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 218.8% above the Banks median (#1062 of 1168)

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

Laurentian Bank of Canada Business Description

Address 1360, Boulevard Rene-Levesque Ouest, Suite 600, Secretariat Corporatif, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3G 0E5
Laurentian Bank of Canada provides personal banking, business banking, and real estate and commercial financing services to its personal, business, and institutional customers across Canada and the United States. The company operates through two segments: the Personal and Commercial Banking segment, which offers a broad range of financial services and advice-based solutions for personal and commercial banking customers in Canada and the United States; and the Capital Markets segment, which provides services including research, market analysis, advisory services, corporate underwriting for debt and equity, and administrative support. The company operates in Canada and the United States, with the majority of its revenue generated from Canada.
52GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSX:LB

Dividend Payout Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

C$40.57
Price
C$26.90
GF Value