Williams (MEX:WMB) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.72 (As of Mar. 2026) — 46% Below Median


MEX:WMB Williams Companies Inc MEX:WMB
79 GF Score
Price MXN1,250.00
GF Value MXN975.20
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Williams Dividend Payout Ratio?

Williams MEX:WMB 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates MEX:WMB with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN975.20. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, Williams ranks worse than 74.54% 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. Williams's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.72.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Williams Companies Inc is 0.91, which seems too high.

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

MEX:WMB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91   Med: 1.33   Max: 2.8
Current: 0.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Williams was 2.80. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 1.33.

MEX:WMB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
74.54% of 436 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs MEX:WMB: 0.91

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Williams is 2.94%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Williams was 13.18%. The lowest was 2.58%. And the median was 5.08%.

Williams's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9.47.

During the past 12 months, Williams's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Williams was 105.10% per year. The lowest was -59.50% per year. And the median was 5.60% 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.

Williams (MEX:WMB) 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.

Williams Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Williams Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Williams'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.

Williams Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Williams 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 0.00 0.70 0.94 0.99 0.95

Williams 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 0.83 1.09 1.02 0.91 0.72

MEX:WMB vs EPD, KMI, ET: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Williams'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.

Williams Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


MEX:WMB
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Williams 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.

Williams'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 )
=36.011/ 37.812
=0.95

Williams'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 )
=9.467/ 13.164
=0.72

* 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 0.72 mean?
Williams (MEX:WMB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Williams and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Williams' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams ranks #325 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 74.5%.
Is Williams' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Williams' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 2.80. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Williams' value of 0.72 is 44% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams ranks #325 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Williams has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EPD and KMI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Williams ranks #325 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Williams in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Williams' value of 0.72 is 44% above this benchmark. Historically, Williams' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Williams 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. Williams's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 is 44% 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 Williams 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. Williams's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Williams stock overvalued right now?
Williams (MEX:WMB) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN975.20, compared to a current price of MXN1,250.00 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 44% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Williams' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 11 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 Williams (MEX:WMB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72 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 Williams (MEX:WMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,250.00 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN975.20.

Key valuation signals for MEX:WMB:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.72 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.33)
  • GF Value™: MXN975.20 vs. price of MXN1,250.00 (28.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44% above the Oil & Gas median (#325 of 436)

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

Williams Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One Williams Center, Tulsa, OK, USA, 74172
Williams operates the Transco pipeline, which connects the Gulf Coast to the Northeast United States. It has additional natural gas transmission pipelines connecting the Rockies to the Pacific Northwest and midcontinent. At the field level, it operates substantial gathering and processing assets in Appalachia and other basins. The company has also struck several power supply agreements.
79GF Score

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