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Paratus Energy ServicesOSL:PLSV -0.84%8 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.84 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates OSL:PLSV with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Oil & Gas companies, Paratus Energy Services ranks worse than 91.24% 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. Paratus Energy Services's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Paratus Energy Services Ltd is 1.86, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paratus Energy Services's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:PLSV'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 1.78 Max: 2.26
Current: 1.86
During the past 4 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Paratus Energy Services was 2.26. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 1.78.
OSL:PLSV's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 91.24% of 434
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs OSL:PLSV: 1.86
During the past 4 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Paratus Energy Services was 26.37%. The lowest was 4.17%. And the median was 19.29%.
During the past 12 months, Paratus Energy Services's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Paratus Energy Services (OSL:PLSV) 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.
Paratus Energy Services Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Paratus Energy Services Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paratus Energy Services'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.
Paratus Energy Services Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
OSL:PLSV vs NE, RIG, VAL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Paratus Energy Services'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.
Paratus Energy Services Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Paratus Energy Services's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paratus Energy Services's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Paratus Energy Services 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.
Paratus Energy Services'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.
Paratus Energy Services (OSL:PLSV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.84 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Paratus Energy Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Paratus Energy Services' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 2.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Paratus Energy Services ranks #396 out of 434 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 91.2%.
Is Paratus Energy Services' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Paratus Energy Services' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.84 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 2.26. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Paratus Energy Services' value of 1.84 is 268% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paratus Energy Services ranks #396 out of 434 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paratus Energy Services has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paratus Energy Services' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Paratus Energy Services ranks #396 out of 434 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Paratus Energy Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Paratus Energy Services' value of 1.84 is 268% above this benchmark. Historically, Paratus Energy Services' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.30 to 2.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Paratus Energy Services has consistently been above 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 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. Paratus Energy Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.84 is 268% above 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 Paratus Energy Services 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. Paratus Energy Services's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paratus Energy Services stock overvalued right now?
Paratus Energy Services (OSL:PLSV) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.84. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 268% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Paratus Energy Services' overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 10 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 Paratus Energy Services (OSL:PLSV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.84 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.
Paratus Energy Services Ltd provides services to the offshore energy industry and is a provider of drilling services, operating a fleet of five high-specification jack-up rigs: Defender, Courageous, Intrepid, Oberon, and Titania FE, currently located in Mexico. Through its subsidiaries, the Company also owns and operates six multipurpose pipelaying service vessels and provides drilling and well services. It further operates a subsea services company with a fleet of six multipurpose pipe-laying support vessels: Diamante, Topazio, Esmeralda, Onix, Jade, and Rubi, with capabilities for subsea engineering, installation, and other services under contract in Brazil. Its reportable segments are: Seagems, which generates the maximum revenue, Fontis, and Other (Corporate Expenses).
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