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Solstad Maritime ASAOSL:SOMA +0.36%15 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates OSL:SOMA with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 564 Transportation companies, Solstad Maritime ASA ranks better than 50.18% 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. Solstad Maritime ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solstad Maritime ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:SOMA'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.45 Max: 0.45
Current: 0.45
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Solstad Maritime ASA was 0.45. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.45.
OSL:SOMA's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 50.18% of 564
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs OSL:SOMA: 0.45
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Solstad Maritime ASA (OSL:SOMA) 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.
Solstad Maritime ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Solstad Maritime ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solstad Maritime ASA'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.
Solstad Maritime ASA Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Solstad Maritime ASA'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.
Solstad Maritime ASA Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Solstad Maritime ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solstad Maritime ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Solstad Maritime ASA 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.
Solstad Maritime ASA'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.
Solstad Maritime ASA (OSL:SOMA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Solstad Maritime ASA and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 0.45. Over the past decade, Solstad Maritime ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Solstad Maritime ASA ranks #281 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Solstad Maritime ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Solstad Maritime ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 0.45. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Solstad Maritime ASA's value of 0.51 is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solstad Maritime ASA ranks #281 out of 564 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solstad Maritime ASA has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solstad Maritime ASA's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Solstad Maritime ASA ranks #281 out of 564 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Solstad Maritime ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Solstad Maritime ASA's value of 0.51 is 13.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Solstad Maritime ASA's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 0.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Solstad Maritime ASA 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 a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 564 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. Solstad Maritime ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51 is 13.3% 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 Solstad Maritime ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solstad Maritime ASA's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solstad Maritime ASA stock overvalued right now?
Solstad Maritime ASA (OSL:SOMA) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.51. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 13.3% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. Solstad Maritime ASA's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 5 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 Solstad Maritime ASA (OSL:SOMA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Solstad Maritime ASA operates offshore service and construction vessels, offering ships, additional services (ROVs, etc.), and maritime personnel across all geographical regions. Its operating business segments include AHTS, CSV, Services, and Others. The AHTS segment includes anchor handling tug supply vessels; the CSV segment represents operations of construction vessels performing subsea construction contracts; and the Services segment includes additional services provided across vessel spreads, i.e., ROVs, tooling, project personnel, and engineering support. All of the company's income is classified as Oil and Gas, which generates the majority of revenue, or Renewable. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the North Sea region.
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