Northern OceanNTNOF 44 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NTNOF with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Oil & Gas companies, Northern Ocean ranks worse than 230414.52% 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. Northern Ocean's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Ocean's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
NTNOF'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.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Northern Ocean (OTCPK:NTNOF) 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.
Northern Ocean Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Northern Ocean Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northern Ocean'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.
NTNOF vs NE, RIG, VAL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Northern Ocean'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.
Northern Ocean Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Northern Ocean's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Ocean'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.
Northern Ocean'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.
Northern Ocean (NTNOF) 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 Northern Ocean and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Ocean ranks #999999 out of 434 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Northern Ocean's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Northern Ocean's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Ocean ranks #999999 out of 434 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Ocean has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Ocean's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Northern Ocean ranks #999999 out of 434 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Northern Ocean in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. 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 434 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 Northern Ocean 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. Northern Ocean'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 Northern Ocean stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Ocean (NTNOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.40, compared to a current price of $0.82 — trading 105% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Northern Ocean's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Northern Ocean (NTNOF), 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 Northern Ocean (NTNOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Ocean stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.82 is trading 105% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.40.
GuruFocus considers Northern Ocean to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NTNOF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.40 vs. price of $0.82 (105% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NTNOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Ocean Ltd is an international offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas industry. The company acquires and operates modern drilling assets and is engaged in offshore contract drilling in benign and harsh environments, including ultra-deep-water environments. It owns a semi-submersible rig, Deepsea Mira. The company earns revenue mainly from drilling contracts for rigs.
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