EBSH (Empire Bancshares) Total Payout Yield %: 1.10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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EBSH Empire Bancshares Inc EBSH
52 GF Score
Price $41.63
GF Value $23.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Empire Bancshares Total Payout Yield %?

Empire Bancshares EBSH 52 Total Payout Yield % is 1.10 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates EBSH with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Empire Bancshares's current Total Payout Yield % is 1.10%.


Empire Bancshares Total Payout Yield % Explanation

Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.


Empire Bancshares Total Payout Yield % Related Terms


Empire Bancshares Total Payout Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Empire Bancshares's Total Payout Yield % 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.

Empire Bancshares Total Payout Yield % Chart

Empire Bancshares Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.66 2.09 2.38 2.42 2.30

Empire Bancshares Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.66 2.09 2.38 2.42 2.30

EBSH vs GWBK, MNBO, GTPS: Total Payout Yield % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Empire Bancshares's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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.


Empire Bancshares Total Payout Yield % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Empire Bancshares's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Empire Bancshares's Total Payout Yield % falls into.


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Empire Bancshares Total Payout Yield % Calculation

Total Payout Yield % is a measure of shareholder return.

Empire Bancshares's Total Payout Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0.009 + -0.301) / 12.6912
=2.30%

Empire Bancshares's annualized Total Payout Yield % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Yield %=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0.009 + -0.301) * 1 / 12.6912
=2.30%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a Total Payout Yield % of 1.10 mean?
Empire Bancshares (EBSH) has a Total Payout Yield % of 1.10 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors.
Is Empire Bancshares' Total Payout Yield % too high?
Empire Bancshares' current Total Payout Yield % is 1.10. Overall, Empire Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empire Bancshares' Total Payout Yield % compare to GWBK and MNBO?
Empire Bancshares' Total Payout Yield % of 1.10 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 Yield % for a Banks company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Empire Bancshares and its competitors. Empire Bancshares's current Total Payout Yield % is 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empire Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares (EBSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.52, compared to a current price of $41.63 — trading 77% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 1.10. Empire Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Empire Bancshares (EBSH), the current Total Payout Yield % is 1.10 as of Aug. 02, 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 Empire Bancshares (EBSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Empire Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.63 is trading 77% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.52. GuruFocus considers Empire Bancshares to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EBSH:

  • Total Payout Yield %: 1.10
  • GF Value™: $23.52 vs. price of $41.63 (77% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Empire Bancshares Business Description

Address 144 E. High Street, PO Box 283, Hicksville, OH, USA, 43526
Empire Bancshares Inc, through its subsidiary, is engaged in providing banking products and services. The Bank's principal services include accepting deposits and making loans. Loan and deposit customers are mainly located in northwestern Ohio and northeastern Indiana, and include a wide range of individuals, businesses, and other organizations. A portion of loans is secured by various forms of collateral, including real estate, business assets, consumer property, and other items, although borrower cash flow is generally the primary source of repayment.
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