Baytex EnergyMEX:BTEN 52 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.74. GuruFocus rates MEX:BTEN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN38.35. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, Baytex Energy ranks worse than 229357.57% 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. Baytex Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baytex Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Baytex Energy was 1.39. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.74.
MEX:BTEN'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 12 months, Baytex Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Baytex Energy was 53.30% per year. The lowest was -32.80% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN) 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.
Baytex Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Baytex Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baytex 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.
MEX:BTEN vs COP, EOG, OXY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Baytex 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.
Baytex Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Baytex Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baytex 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.
Baytex 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.
Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Baytex Energy and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.74. Over the past decade, Baytex Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Baytex Energy ranks #999999 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Baytex Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Baytex Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.39. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Baytex Energy's value of 0.50 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baytex Energy ranks #999999 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baytex Energy has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baytex Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Baytex Energy ranks #999999 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Baytex Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Baytex Energy's value of 0.50 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Baytex Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.74 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Baytex Energy has consistently been at 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. Baytex Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50 is 0% at 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 Baytex 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. Baytex Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baytex Energy stock overvalued right now?
Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.50. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN38.35, compared to a current price of MXN108.57 — trading 183.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.74 and 0% at the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Baytex Energy's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 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 Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baytex Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN108.57 is trading 183.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN38.35.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BTEN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.50 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.74)
GF Value™: MXN38.35 vs. price of MXN108.57 (183.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Oil & Gas median (#999999 of 436)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BTEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baytex Energy Corp is an oil and gas company. Geographically, the group operates in Canada and the United States. The company derives a majority of revenue from Canada. Its Canada segment includes the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in Western Canada.
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