SLB (MEX:SLBN) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (As of Mar. 2026) — 49% Below Median


MEX:SLBN SLB Ltd MEX:SLBN
65 GF Score
Price MXN825.00
GF Value MXN803.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is SLB Dividend Payout Ratio?

SLB MEX:SLBN 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.81. GuruFocus rates MEX:SLBN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN803.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, SLB ranks better than 63.53% 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. SLB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41.

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

MEX:SLBN' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3   Med: 0.81   Max: 4.54
Current: 0.39

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SLB was 4.54. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.81.

MEX:SLBN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
63.53% of 436 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs MEX:SLBN: 0.39

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of SLB is 2.51%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SLB was 14.53%. The lowest was 1.04%. And the median was 2.62%.

SLB's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5.32.

During the past 12 months, SLB's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SLB was 30.10% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 3.80% 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.

SLB (MEX:SLBN) 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.

SLB Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

SLB Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SLB'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.

SLB Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

SLB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.39 0.30 0.34 0.32 0.39

SLB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 0.39 0.41 0.37 0.41

MEX:SLBN vs BKR, HAL, FTI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

SLB Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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SLB Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

SLB'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 )
=20.526/ 52.757
=0.39

SLB's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5.32/ 12.984
=0.41

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 mean?
SLB (MEX:SLBN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SLB and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.81. Over the past decade, SLB's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 4.54. According to the industry distribution chart, SLB ranks #159 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is SLB's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SLB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 4.54. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. SLB's value of 0.41 is 18% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SLB ranks #159 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SLB has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SLB's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BKR and HAL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SLB ranks #159 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts SLB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. SLB's value of 0.41 is 18% below this benchmark. Historically, SLB's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 4.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.81 vs. the industry median of 0.50, SLB 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 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. SLB's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.41 is 18% 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 SLB 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. SLB's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SLB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLB (MEX:SLBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN803.06, compared to a current price of MXN825.00 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.81 and 18% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. SLB's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 2 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 SLB (MEX:SLBN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.41 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 SLB (MEX:SLBN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SLB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN825.00 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN803.06. GuruFocus considers SLB to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SLBN:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.41 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.81)
  • GF Value™: MXN803.06 vs. price of MXN825.00 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18% below the Oil & Gas median (#159 of 436)

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

SLB Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 5599 San Felipe, 17th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77056
SLB is the world's premier oilfield-services company as measured by market share. While the industry is largely fragmented, SLB holds the first or second competitive position in many of the differentiated oligopolies in which it operates. Also known as Schlumberger, the company was founded in 1926 by Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger. Today, it's most known as a global industry leader in innovation, while it focuses its strategy on its three growth engines: core, digital, and new energy businesses. Over three-fourths of its revenue base is tied to international markets, while the company boasts nearly $3 billion in digital-related revenue.
65GF Score

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