About WesMark West Virginia Municipal Bond Fund (WMKMX) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The fund pursues its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in a professionally managed portfolio consisting primarily of investment-grade securities issued by the State of West Virginia and its political subdivisions, agencies and authorities, and other issuers (such as possessions or territories of the United States), the interest of which is exempt from federal income tax, federal alternative minimum tax (AMT), and West Virginia income tax. It is non-diversified.
Is WMKMX a good dividend investment in 2026?
WMKMX offers a 2.28% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 30/100 (High Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
WMKMX DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your WMKMX portfolio grows to $12.5K vs $12.3K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
WMKMX dividend growth history & forecast
WMKMX has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 2.28%.
Company not generating EBITDA — debt servicing risk is elevated
Earnings Momentum-0.0B → +0.0B → +0.0B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year — positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend sustainability questionable — consider alternative income stocks.
STRAND SCORE
30
/100
Strand Safety Score™ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
🌍 WMKMX Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold WMKMX.
Gross yield
2.28%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
1.94%
Real yield (−CPI)
-0.86%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
2.28%
-0.52%
$228 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
1.94%
-0.86%
$194 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
1.82%
-0.98%
$182 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
2.28%
-0.52%
$228 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
2.08%
-0.72%
$208 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
2.28%
-0.52%
$228 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
1.71%
-1.09%
$171 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
1.94%
-0.86%
$194 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
1.60%
-1.20%
$160 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
1.68%
-1.12%
$168 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
1.60%
-1.20%
$160 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 WMKMX Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
50yr+
Years for dividends to fully repay your WMKMX investment of $9.83/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$2.1K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$-355.67
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in WMKMX for:
Shares needed
125,950
Capital required
$1,238,089
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $0.22/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 WMKMX Dividend Payment Schedule
WMKMX pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$0.48 / payment
$1.91 / year after tax
100 shares
$4.76 / payment
$19.06 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$47.64 / payment
$190.55 / year after tax
📊 WMKMX vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How WMKMX compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▼-0.62% vs sectorBelow avg
WMKMX
2.28%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
WMKMX
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
WMKMX
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for WMKMX sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ WMKMX Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
4.38
✅ Safe Zone — low bankruptcy risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
4/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the WMKMX dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →