Security Federal (OTCMKTS:SFDL) Stock Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

Security Federal Co. (OTCMKTS:SFDL - Get Free Report) crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Friday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $28.48 and traded as low as $28.15. Security Federal shares last traded at $28.15, with a volume of 200 shares trading hands.

Security Federal Stock Performance

The business's 50 day simple moving average is $29.36 and its 200-day simple moving average is $28.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.65 and a quick ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $89.87 million, a P/E ratio of 10.22 and a beta of 0.35.

Security Federal (OTCMKTS:SFDL - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 1st. The bank reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter. Security Federal had a return on equity of 10.26% and a net margin of 11.20%.

Security Federal Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 31st were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 31st. This is a boost from Security Federal's previous quarterly dividend of $0.14. Security Federal's dividend payout ratio is 21.74%.

Security Federal Company Profile

Security Federal Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Security Federal Bank that provides various banking products and services. It offers various deposit products, such as savings and checking accounts, money market accounts, fixed interest rate certificates with varying maturities, and individual retirement accounts.