Hunting (LSE:HTG) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Dec. 2025) — 26% Above Median

Hunting LSE:HTG -2.28% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates LSE:HTG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Hunting ranks better than 65.36% 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. Hunting's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.44.

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

LSE:HTG' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.35 Max: 1.8
Current: 0.37

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hunting was 1.80. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.35.

LSE:HTG's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
65.36% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs LSE:HTG: 0.37

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Hunting is 2.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hunting was 6.23%. The lowest was 0.45%. And the median was 2.17%.

Hunting's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.05.

During the past 12 months, Hunting's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hunting was 37.90% per year. The lowest was -45.20% per year. And the median was 9.40% 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.

Hunting (LSE:HTG) 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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Hunting Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hunting'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.

Hunting Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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LSE:HTG vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Hunting'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.

Hunting Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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

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Hunting Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Hunting'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 )
	=	0.092	/	0.255
	=	0.36

Hunting'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 )
	=	0.047	/	0.108
	=	0.44

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 mean?

Hunting (LSE:HTG) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hunting and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Hunting's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Hunting ranks #150 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.

Is Hunting's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Hunting's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.80. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Hunting's value of 0.44 is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hunting ranks #150 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hunting has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hunting's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hunting ranks #150 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Hunting in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Hunting's value of 0.44 is 12% below this benchmark. Historically, Hunting's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Hunting 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. Hunting's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 12% 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 Hunting 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. Hunting's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Hunting stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunting (LSE:HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.28, compared to a current price of £4.50 — trading 37.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 12% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Hunting's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Hunting (LSE:HTG), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 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 Hunting (LSE:HTG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunting stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.50 is trading 37.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.28. GuruFocus considers Hunting to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:HTG:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (26% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: £3.28 vs. price of £4.50 (37.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 3 warning signs
Industry Position: 12% below the Oil & Gas median (#150 of 433)

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

Hunting Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies LSE:AT.LSE:GMS LSE:TAND LSE:CSC LSE:POS LSE:THAL LSE:GTC SLB BKR HAL MIL:TEN FTI SZSE:002353 OSL:SUBC MIL:SPM XPAR:GTT SHSE:601808 WFRD XPAR:TE NOV

Other Exchanges HNTIY:USA HNTIF:USA HTGl:UK 0YT:Germany

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Website https://www.huntingplc.com

Hunting PLC is a precision engineering group, which provides quality-assured products and services for the energy, aviation, defence, medical, and power generation sectors. It operates through five geographic segments: Hunting Titan; North America; Subsea Technologies; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Asia Pacific, of which Hunting Titan derives maximum revenue. Hunting has a diversified portfolio of technologies, products and services that address many areas of the energy and non-oil and gas supply chain. Its products and services include: Perforating & Logging Systems; Connection Technology & OCTG; Subsea Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Well Intervention Equipment; Well Test & Process Systems; Electronics; Trenchless & MWD; Organic Oil Recovery; and Others.

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