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Bank of VallettaMAL:BOV 42 Dividend Yield % is 8.78% as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 5.19. GuruFocus rates MAL:BOV with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,258 Banks companies, Bank of Valletta ranks better than 95.95% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-13), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bank of Valletta is 8.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bank of Valletta's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:BOV'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.86 Med: 5.19 Max: 10.85
Current: 8.78
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Bank of Valletta was 10.85%. The lowest was 1.86%. And the median was 5.19%.
MAL:BOV's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 95.95% of 1258
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs MAL:BOV: 8.78
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Bank of Valletta PLC is 0.77, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bank of Valletta was 0.79. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.51.
During the past 12 months, Bank of Valletta's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 38.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 104.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bank of Valletta was 104.40% per year. The lowest was -48.40% per year. And the median was 4.00% 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.
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, 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.
The historical data trend for Bank of Valletta's Dividend 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Valletta's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend 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.
Bank of Valletta Dividend Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Valletta's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Valletta's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Bank of Valletta Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
EUR 0.101400
2026-05-08
2026-05-11
2026-06-12
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
EUR:EUR 1.000000
EUR 0.085600
2025-08-14
2025-08-18
2025-09-02
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
EUR:EUR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Bank of Valletta's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) has a Dividend Yield % of 8.78% as of Jul. 13, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Bank of Valletta and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 5.19. Over the past decade, Bank of Valletta's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.86 to 10.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #51 out of 1258 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Bank of Valletta's Dividend Yield % too high?
Bank of Valletta's current Dividend Yield % of 8.78% is 69% above median its 10-year median of 5.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 10.85. The Banks industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.02. Bank of Valletta's value of 8.78% is 191.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #51 out of 1258 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bank of Valletta has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Valletta's Dividend Yield % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Valletta ranks #51 out of 1258 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Bank of Valletta in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.02. Bank of Valletta's value of 8.78% is 191.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bank of Valletta's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 1.86 to 10.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.19 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Bank of Valletta 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 Yield % for a Banks company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Banks companies is 3.02, based on 1,258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bank of Valletta's current Dividend Yield % of 8.78% is 191.2% 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 Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Bank of Valletta and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Valletta's current Dividend Yield % is 8.78%, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 5.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Valletta stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.81, compared to a current price of €2.13 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 8.78%, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 5.19 and 191.2% above the Banks industry median of 3.02. Bank of Valletta's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV), the current Dividend Yield % is 8.78% as of Jul. 13, 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 Bank of Valletta (MAL:BOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Valletta stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.13 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.81.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Valletta to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:BOV:
Dividend Yield %: 8.78% (69% above median its 10-year median of 5.19)
GF Value™: €1.81 vs. price of €2.13 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 191.2% above the Banks median (#51 of 1258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:BOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of Valletta PLC, along with its subsidiaries, carries out the business of banking and investment services. It offers the entire range of retail banking services as well as the sale of financial products such as units in collective investment schemes. Additionally, the Group offers investment banking services, including underwriting and management of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Its reportable segments are: Retail Banking, Wealth Management, Business Banking, Treasury, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Business Banking segment, which includes financing and deposit products for all business client segments attributable to business and corporate centers. The Group caters to both individuals and business clients in Malta.
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