Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.13 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

What is Gulf Keystone Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum LSE:GKP -0.23% 82 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.13 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates LSE:GKP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks worse than 96.79% 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.13.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is 3.35, which seems too high.

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

LSE:GKP' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.16 Max: 5.04
Current: 3.35

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gulf Keystone Petroleum was 5.04. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.16.

LSE:GKP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
96.79% of 436 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs LSE:GKP: 3.35

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Gulf Keystone Petroleum is 7.31%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gulf Keystone Petroleum was 69.28%. The lowest was 5.75%. And the median was 9.94%.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.09.

During the past 12 months, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 36.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -35.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gulf Keystone Petroleum was 56.40% per year. The lowest was -35.10% per year. And the median was -21.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) 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.

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Annual Data

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LSE:GKP vs COP, EOG, FANG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Gulf Keystone 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.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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

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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.172	/	0.05
	=	3.44

Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.085	/	0.075
	=	1.13

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.13 mean?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.13 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gulf Keystone Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #422 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.

Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.13 is near median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 5.04. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 1.13 is 126% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #422 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Keystone Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Gulf Keystone Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gulf Keystone Petroleum ranks #422 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gulf Keystone Petroleum in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's value of 1.13 is 126% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf Keystone Petroleum's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.47 to 5.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Gulf Keystone Petroleum 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.13 is 126% 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 Gulf Keystone 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. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.71, compared to a current price of £1.74 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 126% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Gulf Keystone Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.13 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 Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Keystone Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.74 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.71. GuruFocus considers Gulf Keystone Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GKP:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.13 (near median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: £1.71 vs. price of £1.74 (1.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 126% above the Oil & Gas median (#422 of 436)

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

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Address c/o Carey Olsen Services Bermuda Limited, 11 Bermudiana Road, 5th Floor, Rosebank Centre, Pembroke, Hamilton, BMU, HM08

Website https://www.gulfkeystone.com

Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd is a holding company that is engaged in the oil and gas exploration, development, and production business. The company mainly operates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which consists of the Shaikan and the Erbil office, which provide support to the operations in Kurdistan. The firm has a Production Sharing Contract with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The company generates revenue from oil sales.

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