Pakistan Oilfields (KAR:POL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


KAR:POL Pakistan Oilfields Ltd KAR:POL
91 GF Score
Price ₨691.99
GF Value ₨498.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Oilfields Dividend Payout Ratio?

Pakistan Oilfields KAR:POL 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates KAR:POL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨498.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Oilfields ranks worse than 73.39% 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. Pakistan Oilfields's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Pakistan Oilfields Ltd is 0.90, which seems too high.

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

KAR:POL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.9   Max: 1.39
Current: 0.9

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pakistan Oilfields was 1.39. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.90.

KAR:POL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
73.39% of 436 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs KAR:POL: 0.90

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Pakistan Oilfields is 11.20%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pakistan Oilfields was 23.90%. The lowest was 3.85%. And the median was 12.58%.

Pakistan Oilfields's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨27.50.

During the past 12 months, Pakistan Oilfields's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -18.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pakistan Oilfields was 45.10% per year. The lowest was -10.10% per year. And the median was 11.20% 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.

Pakistan Oilfields (KAR:POL) 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.

Pakistan Oilfields Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Pakistan Oilfields Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Oilfields'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.

Pakistan Oilfields Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Pakistan Oilfields 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 0.99 0.50 0.56 0.68 1.32

Pakistan Oilfields Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.08 0.00 0.00 2.32 0.96

KAR:POL vs COP, EOG, OXY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Oilfields'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.

Pakistan Oilfields Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Pakistan Oilfields 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.

Pakistan Oilfields'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 )
=95/ 71.99
=1.32

Pakistan Oilfields'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 )
=27.5/ 28.612
=0.96

* 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 0.96 mean?
Pakistan Oilfields (KAR:POL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pakistan Oilfields and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Pakistan Oilfields' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Oilfields ranks #320 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Pakistan Oilfields' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pakistan Oilfields' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 1.39. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Pakistan Oilfields' value of 0.96 is 92% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Oilfields ranks #320 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pakistan Oilfields has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Oilfields' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Oilfields ranks #320 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pakistan Oilfields in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Pakistan Oilfields' value of 0.96 is 92% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Oilfields' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Pakistan Oilfields 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 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. Pakistan Oilfields's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 92% 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 Pakistan Oilfields 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. Pakistan Oilfields's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Oilfields stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Oilfields (KAR:POL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨498.24, compared to a current price of ₨691.99 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 92% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Pakistan Oilfields' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 Pakistan Oilfields (KAR:POL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 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 Pakistan Oilfields (KAR:POL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Oilfields stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨691.99 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨498.24. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Oilfields to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:POL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
  • GF Value™: ₨498.24 vs. price of ₨691.99 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92% above the Oil & Gas median (#320 of 436)

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

Pakistan Oilfields Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address P.O.L. House, Morgah, Rawalpindi, PB, PAK
Pakistan Oilfields Ltd (POL) is principally engaged in the exploration, drilling, and production of crude oil and gas. The company also manufactures LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas), solvent oil, and sulphur. It markets LPG under its own brand named POLGAS as well as through its subsidiary.
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