Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Above Median


KAR:PPL Pakistan Petroleum Ltd KAR:PPL
78 GF Score
Price ₨247.98
GF Value ₨79.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Pakistan Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio?

Pakistan Petroleum KAR:PPL 78 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨79.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks better than 81.76% 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 Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.

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

KAR:PPL' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.15   Max: 0.82
Current: 0.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Pakistan Petroleum was 0.82. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.15.

KAR:PPL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
81.76% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs KAR:PPL: 0.26

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Pakistan Petroleum is 3.43%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Pakistan Petroleum was 7.70%. The lowest was 0.89%. And the median was 3.22%.

Pakistan Petroleum's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨2.00.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 28.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Pakistan Petroleum was 40.90% per year. The lowest was -34.90% per year. And the median was -4.70% 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) 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 Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Pakistan Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Pakistan Petroleum 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 0.13 0.17 0.04 0.12 0.24

Pakistan Petroleum 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 0.25 0.16 0.34 0.27 0.26

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

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Pakistan Petroleum 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 Petroleum'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 )
=7.5/ 31.533
=0.24

Pakistan Petroleum'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 )
=2/ 7.57
=0.26

* 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 0.26 mean?
Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Pakistan Petroleum and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #79 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.82. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 0.26 is 48% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #79 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #79 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 0.26 is 48% below this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.15 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Pakistan Petroleum 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. Pakistan Petroleum's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 48% 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 Pakistan Petroleum 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 Petroleum's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨79.27, compared to a current price of ₨247.98 — trading 212.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 0.15 and 48% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨247.98 is trading 212.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨79.27. GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (73% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
  • GF Value™: ₨79.27 vs. price of ₨247.98 (212.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 48% below the Oil & Gas median (#79 of 433)

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

Pakistan Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, P.O. Box 3942, 4th Floor, PIDC House, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75530
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
78GF Score

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