PBT (Permian Basin Royalty Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.08 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


PBT Permian Basin Royalty Trust PBT
63 GF Score
Price $24.34
GF Value $7.00
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Permian Basin Royalty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Permian Basin Royalty Trust PBT -2.68% 63 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.08 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates PBT with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Permian Basin Royalty Trust ranks worse than 78.29% 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. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.08.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Permian Basin Royalty Trust is 1.01, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PBT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.98   Med: 1   Max: 1.01
Current: 1.01


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Permian Basin Royalty Trust was 1.01. The lowest was 0.98. And the median was 1.00.

PBT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
78.29% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs PBT: 1.01

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Permian Basin Royalty Trust is 1.37%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Permian Basin Royalty Trust was 16.33%. The lowest was 1.02%. And the median was 5.06%.

Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.07.

During the past 12 months, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -34.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -35.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Permian Basin Royalty Trust was 55.80% per year. The lowest was -35.60% per year. And the median was -1.00% 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.


Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:PBT) 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.


Permian Basin Royalty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms


Permian Basin Royalty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Permian Basin Royalty Trust'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.

Permian Basin Royalty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Permian Basin Royalty Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99

Permian Basin Royalty Trust Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.93 1.02 0.98 1.00 1.08

PBT vs NVGS, TEN, NAT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Permian Basin Royalty Trust'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.


Permian Basin Royalty Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Permian Basin Royalty Trust 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.

Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.307/ 0.31
=0.99

Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.065/ 0.06
=1.08

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.08 mean?
Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.08 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Permian Basin Royalty Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Permian Basin Royalty Trust ranks #339 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Permian Basin Royalty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.08 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.98 to a high of 1.01. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's value of 1.08 is 116% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Permian Basin Royalty Trust ranks #339 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Permian Basin Royalty Trust has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Permian Basin Royalty Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NVGS and TEN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Permian Basin Royalty Trust ranks #339 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Permian Basin Royalty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's value of 1.08 is 116% above this benchmark. Historically, Permian Basin Royalty Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.98 to 1.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Permian Basin Royalty Trust 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 433 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. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.08 is 116% 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 Permian Basin Royalty Trust 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. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Permian Basin Royalty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.00, compared to a current price of $24.34 — trading 247.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 116% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Permian Basin Royalty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.08 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 Permian Basin Royalty Trust (PBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permian Basin Royalty Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.34 is trading 247.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.00. GuruFocus considers Permian Basin Royalty Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PBT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.08 (near median its 10-year median of 1.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.00 vs. price of $24.34 (247.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 116% above the Oil & Gas median (#339 of 433)

No single metric tells the full story. See the PBT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Permian Basin Royalty Trust Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 1720, Dallas, TX, USA, 75219
Permian Basin Royalty Trust is an express trust. The company's underlying properties include Waddell Ranch Properties in which the trust holds mineral interest as well as royalty interests in mature producing oil fields, such as Yates, Wasson, Sand Hills, East Texas, Kelly-Snyder, Panhandle Regular, N. Cowden, Todd, Keystone, Kermit, McElroy, Howard-Glasscock, Seminole, and others across Texas. The company earns the majority of its revenue in the form of royalties received through its properties.
63GF Score

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