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. Ocean Power Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ocean Power Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OPTT's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.37 * 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.
Ocean Power Technologies (AMEX:OPTT) 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.
Ocean Power Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Ocean Power Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ocean Power Technologies'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.
Ocean Power Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
OPTT vs BWEN, HURC, HYOR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ocean Power Technologies'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.
Ocean Power Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Power Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Power Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Ocean Power Technologies 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.
Ocean Power Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 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.
Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jan. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Ocean Power Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Ocean Power Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ocean Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Power Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BWEN and HURC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ocean Power Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1722 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Ocean Power Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,722 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 Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ocean Power Technologies'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 Ocean Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.25 — trading 81.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Ocean Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jan. 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.25 is trading 81.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.
GuruFocus considers Ocean Power Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OPTT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.25 (81.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPTT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ocean Power Technologies Inc provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. It provides ocean data collection and reporting, marine power, offshore communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness System (MDAS) products, integrated solutions, and consulting services. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including those in government and offshore energy, oil and gas, construction, wind power, and other industries. The company has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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