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Magnolia Oil & GasMGY +3.11%93 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 0.22. GuruFocus rates MGY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 445 Oil & Gas companies, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks better than 77.98% 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. Magnolia Oil & Gas's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Magnolia Oil & Gas's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MGY'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.22 Max: 0.35
Current: 0.27
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Magnolia Oil & Gas was 0.35. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.22.
MGY's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 77.98% of 445
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.49
vs MGY: 0.27
During the past 12 months, Magnolia Oil & Gas's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Magnolia Oil & Gas was 86.60% per year. The lowest was 14.50% per year. And the median was 50.55% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Magnolia Oil & Gas (NYSE:MGY) 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Magnolia Oil & Gas Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Magnolia Oil & Gas'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.
MGY vs MUR, MTDR, CNX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Magnolia Oil & Gas'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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Magnolia Oil & Gas's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magnolia Oil & Gas's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Magnolia Oil & Gas 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas'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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Magnolia Oil & Gas and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 0.22. Over the past decade, Magnolia Oil & Gas' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #98 out of 445 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Magnolia Oil & Gas' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.35. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 0.17 is 65.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #98 out of 445 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magnolia Oil & Gas has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magnolia Oil & Gas' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to MUR and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #98 out of 445 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Magnolia Oil & Gas in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 0.17 is 65.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Magnolia Oil & Gas' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.22 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Magnolia Oil & Gas 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 0.49, based on 445 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. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 65.3% 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.06, compared to a current price of $25.86 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22 and 65.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.49. Magnolia Oil & Gas' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Jun. 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.86 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.06.
GuruFocus considers Magnolia Oil & Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MGY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (23% below median its 10-year median of 0.22)
GF Value™: $29.06 vs. price of $25.86 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#98 of 445)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) reserves. The company's oil and natural gas properties are located in Karnes County and the Giddings area of South Texas, where it targets the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations. It focuses on generating value for shareholders by delivering steady, moderate annual production growth resulting from its capital spending philosophy. The company operates in only one segment and derives the majority of its revenue from the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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