VAALCO EnergyLSE:EGY 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, VAALCO Energy ranks worse than 230946.65% 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. VAALCO Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAALCO Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of VAALCO Energy was 0.60. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.40.
LSE:EGY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.5 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of VAALCO Energy was 24.40% per year. The lowest was 24.40% per year. And the median was 24.40% 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.
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) 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.
VAALCO Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
VAALCO Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAALCO Energy'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.
LSE:EGY vs SD, WTI, ZNOG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VAALCO Energy'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.
VAALCO Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VAALCO Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAALCO Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
VAALCO Energy'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.
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on VAALCO Energy and its competitors. Over the past decade, VAALCO Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.60. According to the industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #999999 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is VAALCO Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
VAALCO Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #999999 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SD and WTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #999999 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places VAALCO Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, VAALCO Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.60 over the past decade. 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. 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 VAALCO Energy 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. VAALCO Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.69, compared to a current price of £4.05 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.05 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.69.
GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £2.69 vs. price of £4.05 (50.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
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