Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (As of Dec. 2025) — 88% Below Median


ASX:ECH Echelon Resources Ltd ASX:ECH
53 GF Score
Price A$0.35
GF Value A$0.50
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Echelon Resources Dividend Payout Ratio?

Echelon Resources ASX:ECH -2.82% 53 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates ASX:ECH with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Echelon Resources ranks worse than 67.44% 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. Echelon Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.23.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Echelon Resources Ltd is 0.79, which seems too high.

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

ASX:ECH' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79   Med: 1.86   Max: 1.86
Current: 0.79

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Echelon Resources was 1.86. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.86.

ASX:ECH's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
67.44% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs ASX:ECH: 0.79

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of Echelon Resources is 2.75%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Echelon Resources was 7.88%. The lowest was 2.75%. And the median was 7.43%.

Echelon Resources's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.01.

During the past 12 months, Echelon Resources's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 46.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Echelon Resources was 29.40% per year. The lowest was -31.30% per year. And the median was 19.10% 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.

Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) 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.

Echelon Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Echelon Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Echelon Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Echelon Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Echelon Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.86

Echelon Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.81 0.00 0.23

ASX:ECH vs COP, EOG, OXY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Echelon Resources'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.

Echelon Resources Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Echelon Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

Echelon Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
=0.026/ 0.014
=1.86

Echelon Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.006/ 0.026
=0.23

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 mean?
Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Echelon Resources and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Echelon Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #292 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Echelon Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Echelon Resources' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 1.86. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Echelon Resources' value of 0.23 is 54% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #292 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Echelon Resources has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echelon Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #292 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Echelon Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Echelon Resources' value of 0.23 is 54% below this benchmark. Historically, Echelon Resources' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 1.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Echelon Resources has consistently been below 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. Echelon Resources's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.23 is 54% below 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 Echelon Resources 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. Echelon Resources's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echelon Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.50, compared to a current price of A$0.35 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 54% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Echelon Resources' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.23 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.35 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.50. GuruFocus considers Echelon Resources to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ECH:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.23 (88% below median its 10-year median of 1.86)
  • GF Value™: A$0.50 vs. price of A$0.35 (31% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54% below the Oil & Gas median (#292 of 433)

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

Echelon Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 36 Tennyson Street, Level 1, Wellington, NZL, 6011
Echelon Resources Ltd Formerly New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and production company with producing assets in New Zealand. It operates through Kupe Oil and Gas Field, Amadeus Basin Oil and Gas Exploration, and Cue Energy Resources Limited segments. The company generates maximum revenue from Cue Energy Resources Limited. It has a presence in Indonesia and Australia.
53GF Score

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