EnQuestLSE:ENQ +5.68%45 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ENQ with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, EnQuest ranks worse than 98.39% 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. EnQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of EnQuest PLC is 6.00, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for EnQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ENQ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6 Med: 6 Max: 6
Current: 6
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of EnQuest was 6.00. The lowest was 6.00. And the median was 6.00.
LSE:ENQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 98.39% of 436
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs LSE:ENQ: 6.00
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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EnQuest (LSE:ENQ) 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.
EnQuest Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
EnQuest Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EnQuest'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:ENQ vs COP, EOG, FANG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, EnQuest'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.
EnQuest Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, EnQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EnQuest'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.
EnQuest'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.
EnQuest (LSE:ENQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on EnQuest and its competitors. Over the past decade, EnQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 6.00 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #429 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is EnQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
EnQuest's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 6.00. Based on the distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #429 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EnQuest has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EnQuest's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, EnQuest ranks #429 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places EnQuest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, EnQuest's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 6.00 to 6.00 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 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. 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 EnQuest 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. EnQuest'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 EnQuest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest (LSE:ENQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.14, compared to a current price of £0.23 — trading 66.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. EnQuest's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 4 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 EnQuest (LSE:ENQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 EnQuest (LSE:ENQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EnQuest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.23 is trading 66.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.14.
GuruFocus considers EnQuest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ENQ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £0.14 vs. price of £0.23 (66.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ENQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EnQuest PLC is a UK independent producer of oil and gas. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are the exploration for, and extraction and production of, hydrocarbons in the UK Continental Shelf and Malaysia. It focuses on maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. Its geographical segments include the North Sea and Malaysia. The company generates maximum revenue from the North Sea. The North Sea's activities include Upstream, Midstream, Decommissioning, and Veri Energy.
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