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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. Summit Midstream's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Summit Midstream's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Summit Midstream was 14.60. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.60.
SMC's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.48 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Summit Midstream was 10.10% per year. The lowest was -62.10% per year. And the median was 0.40% 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.
Summit Midstream (NYSE:SMC) 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.
Summit Midstream Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Summit Midstream Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Summit Midstream'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.
SMC vs KNOP, WHK, IMPP: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Summit Midstream'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.
Summit Midstream Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Summit Midstream's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Summit Midstream's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Summit Midstream 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.
Summit Midstream'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.
Summit Midstream (SMC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Summit Midstream and its competitors. Over the past decade, Summit Midstream's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 14.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Summit Midstream ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Summit Midstream's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Summit Midstream's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 14.60. Based on the distribution chart, Summit Midstream ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Summit Midstream has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Summit Midstream's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KNOP and WHK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Summit Midstream ranks #999999 out of 444 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Summit Midstream in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48. Historically, Summit Midstream's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 14.60 over the past decade. 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 0.48, based on 444 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. 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 Summit Midstream and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Summit Midstream's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Summit Midstream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Summit Midstream (SMC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.76, compared to a current price of $34.87 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Summit Midstream's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 11 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 Summit Midstream (SMC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Summit Midstream (SMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Summit Midstream stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $34.87 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.76.
GuruFocus considers Summit Midstream to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMC:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $28.76 vs. price of $34.87 (21.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Summit Midstream Corp is a value-driven corporation focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets strategically located in unconventional resource basins, shale formations, in the continental U.S. It currently operates natural gas, crude oil and produced water gathering systems in various unconventional resource basins including the Williston Basin, DJ Basin, Barnett Shale, Piceance Basin, Permian Basin, and the Arkoma Basin. The company's reportable segments are: Rockies, Permian, Mid-Con, Piceance, and Northeast. Maximum revenue is generated from the Mid-Con segment. Summit generates revenue mainly from natural gas, NGLs, and condensate sales, and the provision of gathering and related services.
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