Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2026)

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Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd NSE:HINDPETRO

81 GF Score

Price ₹394.40

GF Value ₹388.57

Valuation Fairly Valued

4 Warning Signs

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What is Hindustan Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hindustan Petroleum NSE:HINDPETRO +2.18% 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDPETRO with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹388.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Oil & Gas companies, Hindustan Petroleum ranks better than 89.43% 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. Hindustan Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.

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

NSE:HINDPETRO' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.32 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.18

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hindustan Petroleum was 0.45. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.32.

NSE:HINDPETRO's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
89.43% of 435 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs NSE:HINDPETRO: 0.18

As of today (2026-07-16), the Dividend Yield % of Hindustan Petroleum is 3.93%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hindustan Petroleum was 10.86%. The lowest was 0.85%. And the median was 4.63%.

Hindustan Petroleum's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹0.00.

During the past 12 months, Hindustan Petroleum's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 40.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hindustan Petroleum was 129.50% per year. The lowest was -33.10% per year. And the median was 1.70% 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.

Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) 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.

Hindustan Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Hindustan Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hindustan Petroleum'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.

Hindustan Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hindustan Petroleum Annual Data

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NSE:HINDPETRO vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hindustan Petroleum'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.

Hindustan Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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

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Hindustan Petroleum Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Hindustan Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	15.5	/	84.81
	=	0.18

Hindustan Petroleum'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 )
	=	0	/	28.5
	=	0.00

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?

Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hindustan Petroleum and its competitors. Over the past decade, Hindustan Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Petroleum ranks #46 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.

Is Hindustan Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Hindustan Petroleum's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.45. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Petroleum ranks #46 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Hindustan Petroleum's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VLO and MPC?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hindustan Petroleum ranks #46 out of 435 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hindustan Petroleum in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Historically, Hindustan Petroleum's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.45 over the past decade. 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 435 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. 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 Hindustan Petroleum 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. Hindustan Petroleum's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Hindustan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹388.57, compared to a current price of ₹394.40 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Hindustan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹394.40 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹388.57. GuruFocus considers Hindustan Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDPETRO:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹388.57 vs. price of ₹394.40 (1.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Hindustan Petroleum Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies BOM:532522 BOM:500547 BOM:500003 BOM:500109 BOM:500870 BOM:500110 BOM:544545 BOM:524820 BOM:526829 BOM:544029 NSE:RELIANCE VLO MPC PSX XKAZ:KMGZ OHEL:NESTE NSE:IOC TSE:5020 TPE:6505 SUN

Other Exchanges 500104:India

Address 17, Jamshedji Tata Road, Post Box No. 11041, Petroleum House, Churchgate, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 020

Website https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com

Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd. (HPCL) is an Indian government enterprise that refines crude oil and manufactures petroleum-based products. The company operates a diverse group of refineries that process several grades of lubes, specialties, and greases along with a variety of petroleum products. HPCL also controls an extensive network of pipelines in India that transport a variety of hydrocarbon-based products. In tandem with its host of pipelines, marketing and distribution efforts are carried out through a group of terminals, service stations, bottling plants, marketing offices, and other facilities. Hindustan's products are sold throughout India. The business is divided into downstream and other operations, with downstream activities generating the maximum revenue.

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