Dynagas LNG Partners LPDLNG -0.88%74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12 as of Mar. 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 0.89. GuruFocus rates DLNG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks better than 92.66% 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. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
DLNG'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.89 Max: 4.89
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Dynagas LNG Partners LP was 4.89. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.89.
DLNG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 92.66% of 436
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs DLNG: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Dynagas LNG Partners LP was 56.07%. The lowest was 0.89%. And the median was 11.36%.
During the past 12 months, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 102.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Dynagas LNG Partners LP was 9.30% per year. The lowest was -58.00% per year. And the median was -11.50% 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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (NYSE:DLNG) 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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dynagas LNG Partners LP'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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
DLNG vs NFE, MMLP, TORO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Dynagas LNG Partners LP'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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP 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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Dynagas LNG Partners LP and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 0.89. Over the past decade, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 4.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #32 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 4.89. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's value of 0.12 is 76% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #32 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dynagas LNG Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NFE and MMLP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #32 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Dynagas LNG Partners LP in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's value of 0.12 is 76% below this benchmark. Historically, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 4.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Dynagas LNG Partners LP 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 436 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. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 is 76% 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP 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. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.61, compared to a current price of $3.36 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 76% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.36 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.61.
GuruFocus considers Dynagas LNG Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DLNG:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.12 (87% below median its 10-year median of 0.89)
GF Value™: $3.61 vs. price of $3.36 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76% below the Oil & Gas median (#32 of 436)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP is a limited partnership company focused on owning and operating high specification and versatile LNG carriers that are employed on multi-year contracts with international energy companies, providing the benefits of stable cash flows and high utilization rates. The company defines charters of two years or more as multi-year charters. Its current LNG Carrier fleet is optimized for trading flexibility. In addition to conventional trade, part of LNG Carrier fleet is assigned with Ice Class 1A FS notation and is winterized, which enables trade in subzero and ice bound conditions.
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