MLGF (Malaga Financial) Total Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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MLGF Malaga Financial Corp MLGF
61 GF Score
Price $22.75
GF Value $20.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Malaga Financial Total Payout Ratio?

Malaga Financial MLGF +3.41% 61 Total Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MLGF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Malaga Financial's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.44.


Malaga Financial Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Malaga Financial Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Malaga Financial's Total 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.

Malaga Financial Total Payout Ratio Chart

Malaga Financial Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.36 0.37 0.40 0.44

Malaga Financial Semi-Annual Data
Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total 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 0.36 0.36 0.37 0.40 0.44

MLGF vs OVBC, CBTN, QNBC: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Malaga Financial's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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.


Malaga Financial Total Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Malaga Financial's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Malaga Financial Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Malaga Financial's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -9.428) / 21.554
=0.44

Malaga Financial's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + -9.428) / 21.554
=0.44

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.44 mean?
Malaga Financial (MLGF) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Malaga Financial and its competitors.
Is Malaga Financial's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Malaga Financial's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.44. Overall, Malaga Financial has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaga Financial's Total Payout Ratio compare to OVBC and CBTN?
Malaga Financial's Total Payout Ratio of 0.44 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Banks company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Banks industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Malaga Financial and its competitors. Malaga Financial's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaga Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaga Financial (MLGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.20, compared to a current price of $22.75 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.44. Malaga Financial's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Malaga Financial (MLGF), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Jul. 24, 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 Malaga Financial (MLGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaga Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $22.75 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.20. GuruFocus considers Malaga Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MLGF:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.44
  • GF Value™: $20.20 vs. price of $22.75 (12.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Malaga Financial Business Description

Address 2514 Via Tejon, Palos Verdes Estates, CA, USA, 90274
Malaga Financial Corp is a full-service community bank. The bank is a real estate lender concentrating on financing apartments, construction projects, and single-family residences. Its operations are related to traditional banking activities, including the acceptance of deposits and the lending and investing of money. Its customers consist of individuals and small-to-midsize businesses located in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and adjoining areas of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, California.
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