Riley Exploration PermianREPX +0.34%86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates REPX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Riley Exploration Permian ranks better than 58.89% 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. Riley Exploration Permian's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Riley Exploration Permian's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
REPX'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Riley Exploration Permian was 0.46. The lowest was 0.15. And the median was 0.26.
REPX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 58.89% of 433
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs REPX: 0.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Riley Exploration Permian was 7.06%. The lowest was 1.00%. And the median was 4.63%.
During the past 12 months, Riley Exploration Permian's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Riley Exploration Permian was 37.60% per year. The lowest was 6.60% per year. And the median was 22.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Riley Exploration Permian (AMEX:REPX) 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.
Riley Exploration Permian Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Riley Exploration Permian Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Riley Exploration Permian Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
REPX vs VTS, GFR, TXO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Riley Exploration Permian's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riley Exploration Permian's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Riley Exploration Permian 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.
Riley Exploration Permian'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.
Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Riley Exploration Permian and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Riley Exploration Permian's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #178 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Riley Exploration Permian's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Riley Exploration Permian's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 0.46. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Riley Exploration Permian's value of 0.39 is 22% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #178 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Riley Exploration Permian has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riley Exploration Permian's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to VTS and GFR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Riley Exploration Permian ranks #178 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Riley Exploration Permian in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Riley Exploration Permian's value of 0.39 is 22% below this benchmark. Historically, Riley Exploration Permian's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.15 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Riley Exploration Permian 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 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. Riley Exploration Permian's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.39 is 22% 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 Riley Exploration Permian 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. Riley Exploration Permian's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riley Exploration Permian stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.69, compared to a current price of $32.80 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 22% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Riley Exploration Permian's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 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 Riley Exploration Permian (REPX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 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 Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riley Exploration Permian stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.80 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.69.
GuruFocus considers Riley Exploration Permian to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for REPX:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.39 (50% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: $32.69 vs. price of $32.80 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22% below the Oil & Gas median (#178 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the REPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riley Exploration Permian Inc is engaged in the business of exploration for and production of oil and natural gas. The company operations include: The Permian Basin is an oil and natural gas producing area located in West Texas.
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