SandRidge EnergySD -1.93%73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.31. GuruFocus rates SD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, SandRidge Energy ranks better than 79.21% 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. SandRidge Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for SandRidge Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SD'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.31 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SandRidge Energy was 0.47. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.31.
SD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 79.21% of 433
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs SD: 0.28
During the past 12 months, SandRidge Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% 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.
SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) 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.
SandRidge Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
SandRidge Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SandRidge Energy'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.
SD vs WTI, EGY, ZNOG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, SandRidge Energy'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.
SandRidge Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, SandRidge Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SandRidge Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
SandRidge Energy 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.
SandRidge Energy'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.
SandRidge Energy (SD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SandRidge Energy and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.31. Over the past decade, SandRidge Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #90 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is SandRidge Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SandRidge Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 0.47. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. SandRidge Energy's value of 0.21 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #90 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SandRidge Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SandRidge Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to WTI and EGY?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, SandRidge Energy ranks #90 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places SandRidge Energy in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. SandRidge Energy's value of 0.21 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, SandRidge Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 0.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.31 vs. the industry median of 0.50, SandRidge Energy 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. SandRidge Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 58% 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 SandRidge Energy 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. SandRidge Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SandRidge Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SandRidge Energy (SD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.79, compared to a current price of $13.74 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31 and 58% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. SandRidge Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 SandRidge Energy (SD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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 SandRidge Energy (SD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SandRidge Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.74 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.79.
GuruFocus considers SandRidge Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SD:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.31)
GF Value™: $15.79 vs. price of $13.74 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58% below the Oil & Gas median (#90 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SandRidge Energy Inc is a United States-based oil and natural gas company. It is engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and Natural gas liquids. Business activities of the group include Exploration and Production, Drilling and Oil Field Services, and Midstream Gas Services. The company's primary areas of operation are the Mid-Continent in Oklahoma and Kansas.
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