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. Poseidon Concepts's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Sep. 2012 was 2.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Poseidon Concepts's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
POOSF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.7
Current: 0.7
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Poseidon Concepts was 0.70. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
POOSF's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.5
vs POOSF: 0.70
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Poseidon Concepts (OTCPK:POOSF) 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.
Poseidon Concepts Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Poseidon Concepts Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poseidon Concepts'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.
POOSF vs FLSS, BRS, GWTI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Poseidon Concepts'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.
Poseidon Concepts Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Poseidon Concepts's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poseidon Concepts's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Poseidon Concepts 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.
Poseidon Concepts's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2011 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.
Poseidon Concepts (POOSF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.08 as of Sep. 2012. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Poseidon Concepts and its competitors.
Is Poseidon Concepts' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Poseidon Concepts' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.08. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Poseidon Concepts' value of 2.08 is 316% above this industry median.
How does Poseidon Concepts' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FLSS and BRS?
Poseidon Concepts' Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.08 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Poseidon Concepts' value of 2.08 is 316% above this benchmark. 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. Poseidon Concepts's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.08 is 316% 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 Poseidon Concepts 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. Poseidon Concepts's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poseidon Concepts stock overvalued right now?
Poseidon Concepts (POOSF) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 2.08. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.08 and 316% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. 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 Poseidon Concepts (POOSF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 2.08 as of Sep. 2012. 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.
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