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Deep Value Driller ASOSL:DVD +0.73%58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates OSL:DVD with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of kr15.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 435 Oil & Gas companies, Deep Value Driller AS ranks worse than 72.87% 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. Deep Value Driller AS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Deep Value Driller AS is 0.89, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deep Value Driller AS's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:DVD'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.59 Max: 2.15
Current: 0.89
During the past 5 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Deep Value Driller AS was 2.15. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.59.
OSL:DVD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 72.87% of 435
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs OSL:DVD: 0.89
During the past 5 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Deep Value Driller AS was 53.33%. The lowest was 9.84%. And the median was 18.60%.
During the past 12 months, Deep Value Driller AS's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -69.90% 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.
Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD) 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.
Deep Value Driller AS Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Deep Value Driller AS Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deep Value Driller AS'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.
OSL:DVD vs NE, RIG, VAL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Deep Value Driller AS'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.
Deep Value Driller AS Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Deep Value Driller AS's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deep Value Driller AS's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Deep Value Driller AS 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.
Deep Value Driller AS'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.
Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Deep Value Driller AS and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Deep Value Driller AS's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Deep Value Driller AS ranks #317 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Deep Value Driller AS's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Deep Value Driller AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 2.15. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Deep Value Driller AS's value of 0.42 is 16% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deep Value Driller AS ranks #317 out of 435 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deep Value Driller AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deep Value Driller AS's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Deep Value Driller AS ranks #317 out of 435 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Deep Value Driller AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Deep Value Driller AS's value of 0.42 is 16% below this benchmark. Historically, Deep Value Driller AS's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.89 to 2.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Deep Value Driller AS 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 0.50, 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. Deep Value Driller AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 16% 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 Deep Value Driller AS 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. Deep Value Driller AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deep Value Driller AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr15.95, compared to a current price of kr20.60 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 16% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Deep Value Driller AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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 Deep Value Driller AS (OSL:DVD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deep Value Driller AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr20.60 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr15.95.
GuruFocus considers Deep Value Driller AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:DVD:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (74% below median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: kr15.95 vs. price of kr20.60 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16% below the Oil & Gas median (#317 of 435)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:DVD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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