Kodiak Gas ServicesKGS +4.47%47 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates KGS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Kodiak Gas Services ranks worse than 78.75% 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. Kodiak Gas Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.83.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kodiak Gas Services Inc is 1.02, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kodiak Gas Services's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KGS'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.51 Max: 3.04
Current: 1.02
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kodiak Gas Services was 3.04. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.51.
KGS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 78.75% of 433
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs KGS: 1.02
During the past 12 months, Kodiak Gas Services's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.80% 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.
Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:KGS) 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.
Kodiak Gas Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kodiak Gas Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kodiak Gas Services'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.
KGS vs NOV, WFRD, AROC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Kodiak Gas Services'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.
Kodiak Gas Services Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kodiak Gas Services's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kodiak Gas Services's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kodiak Gas Services 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.
Kodiak Gas Services'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.
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kodiak Gas Services and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Kodiak Gas Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #341 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is Kodiak Gas Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kodiak Gas Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 3.04. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Kodiak Gas Services' value of 0.83 is 66% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #341 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kodiak Gas Services has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kodiak Gas Services' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NOV and WFRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #341 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kodiak Gas Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Kodiak Gas Services' value of 0.83 is 66% above this benchmark. Historically, Kodiak Gas Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.02 to 3.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Kodiak Gas Services 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 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. Kodiak Gas Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.83 is 66% 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 Kodiak Gas Services 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. Kodiak Gas Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kodiak Gas Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.21, compared to a current price of $73.81 — trading 98.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 66% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Kodiak Gas Services' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 10 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 Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.83 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 Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodiak Gas Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $73.81 is trading 98.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.21.
GuruFocus considers Kodiak Gas Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KGS:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.83 (45% below median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: $37.21 vs. price of $73.81 (98.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66% above the Oil & Gas median (#341 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kodiak Gas Services Inc is an operator of contract compression infrastructure in the United States. The company manages its business through two operating segments: Contract Services and Other Services. Contract Services consists of operating company-owned and customer-owned compression, gas treating, and cooling infrastructure, pursuant to fixed-revenue contracts to enable the production and gathering of natural gas and oil. Other Services consist of a full range of contract services to support the ancillary needs of customers, including station construction, maintenance and overhaul, freight and crane charges, and other time and material-based offerings. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Contract Services segment.
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