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KNOT Offshore Partners LPFRA:KO4 -1.26%68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:KO4 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Oil & Gas companies, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks better than 93.1% 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. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KO4'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.99 Max: 3.8
Current: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of KNOT Offshore Partners LP was 3.80. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.99.
FRA:KO4's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 93.1% of 435
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs FRA:KO4: 0.06
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of KNOT Offshore Partners LP was 40.70%. The lowest was 0.91%. And the median was 10.45%.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -63.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -53.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of KNOT Offshore Partners LP was 40.40% per year. The lowest was -63.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% 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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) 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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
KNOT Offshore Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:KO4 vs SMC, IMPP, TORO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, KNOT Offshore 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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
KNOT Offshore 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.
KNOT Offshore 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.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on KNOT Offshore Partners LP and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #30 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 3.80. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's value of 0.71 is 42% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #30 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KNOT Offshore Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KNOT Offshore Partners LP's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SMC and IMPP?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, KNOT Offshore Partners LP ranks #30 out of 435 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places KNOT Offshore Partners LP in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's value of 0.71 is 42% above this benchmark. Historically, KNOT Offshore Partners LP's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 3.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 0.50, KNOT Offshore Partners LP 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 435 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. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.71 is 42% 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 KNOT Offshore 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. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KNOT Offshore Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.95, compared to a current price of €9.19 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 42% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. KNOT Offshore Partners LP's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 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 KNOT Offshore Partners LP (FRA:KO4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KNOT Offshore Partners LP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.19 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.95.
GuruFocus considers KNOT Offshore Partners LP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KO4:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.71 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.99)
GF Value™: €6.95 vs. price of €9.19 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42% above the Oil & Gas median (#30 of 435)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KO4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KNOT Offshore Partners LP owns, operates, and shuttles tankers under long-term charters in the North Sea and Brazil. The company provides crude oil loading, transportation, and storage services under time charters and bareboat charters. The Partnership is formed for acquiring ownership interests in over four shuttle tankers owned by Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT). It operates through the shuttle tanker market segment.
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