AROC (Archrock) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (As of Mar. 2026) — 51% Below Median

What is Archrock Dividend Payout Ratio?

Archrock AROC +1.33% 80 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates AROC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Archrock ranks better than 59.82% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AROC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.42 Med: 1.06 Max: 24.9
Current: 0.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Archrock was 24.90. The lowest was 0.42. And the median was 1.06.

AROC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
59.82% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs AROC: 0.43

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Archrock is 2.08%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Archrock was 16.88%. The lowest was 2.00%. And the median was 4.96%.

Archrock's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.22.

During the past 12 months, Archrock's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Archrock was 11.30% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Archrock (NYSE:AROC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend 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.

Archrock Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Archrock Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Archrock Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Archrock Annual Data

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0.59

0.42

Archrock Quarterly Data
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AROC vs KGS, LBRT, NOV: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend 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.

Archrock Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Archrock Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.8	/	1.9
	=	0.42

Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.22	/	0.42
	=	0.52

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 mean?

Archrock (AROC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Archrock and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 24.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Archrock ranks #174 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.

Is Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Archrock's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.42 to a high of 24.90. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Archrock's value of 0.52 is 4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archrock ranks #174 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Archrock has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Archrock's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KGS and LBRT?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Archrock ranks #174 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Archrock in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Archrock's value of 0.52 is 4% above this benchmark. Historically, Archrock's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.42 to 24.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Archrock 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 Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Archrock's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.52 is 4% 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 Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Archrock and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archrock's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Archrock stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archrock (AROC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.32, compared to a current price of $41.95 — trading 53.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Archrock's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Archrock (AROC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.52 as of Mar. 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 Archrock (AROC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archrock stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.95 is trading 53.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.32. GuruFocus considers Archrock to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AROC:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.52 (51% below median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: $27.32 vs. price of $41.95 (53.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs
Industry Position: 4% above the Oil & Gas median (#174 of 433)

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

Archrock Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Address 9807 Katy Freeway, Suite 100, Houston, TX, USA, 77024

Website https://www.archrock.com

Archrock Inc is an energy infrastructure company focused on midstream natural gas compression. It is a provider of natural gas compression services, based on total compression fleet horsepower, to customers across the United States and a supplier of aftermarket services to customers that own compression equipment. The company operates through two segments: contract operations and aftermarket services. The contract operations segment includes designing, sourcing, owning, installing, operating, servicing, repairing, and maintaining its owned fleet of natural gas compression equipment, and generates the maximum revenue. The aftermarket services segment provides operations, maintenance, overhaul, and reconfiguration services, and sales of parts and components.

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