Birchcliff EnergySTU:39B +2.12%66 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates STU:39B with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Birchcliff Energy ranks better than 59.82% 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. Birchcliff Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Birchcliff Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:39B'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.52 Max: 3.81
Current: 0.43
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Birchcliff Energy was 3.81. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.52.
STU:39B's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 59.82% of 433
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs STU:39B: 0.43
During the past 12 months, Birchcliff Energy's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -63.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 58.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Birchcliff Energy was 169.20% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 3.55% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B) 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.
Birchcliff Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Birchcliff Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Birchcliff 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.
STU:39B vs COP, EOG, FANG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Birchcliff 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.
Birchcliff Energy Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Birchcliff Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birchcliff Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Birchcliff 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.
Birchcliff 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.
Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Birchcliff Energy and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Birchcliff Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 3.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Birchcliff Energy ranks #174 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Birchcliff Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Birchcliff Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 3.81. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Birchcliff Energy's value of 0.17 is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birchcliff Energy ranks #174 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Birchcliff Energy has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birchcliff Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Birchcliff Energy ranks #174 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Birchcliff Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Birchcliff Energy's value of 0.17 is 66% below this benchmark. Historically, Birchcliff Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 3.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Birchcliff 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. Birchcliff Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.17 is 66% 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 Birchcliff 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. Birchcliff Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birchcliff Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.85, compared to a current price of €3.85 — trading 0% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 66% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Birchcliff Energy's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.17 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 Birchcliff Energy (STU:39B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birchcliff Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.85 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.85.
GuruFocus considers Birchcliff Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:39B:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.17 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: €3.85 vs. price of €3.85 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66% below the Oil & Gas median (#174 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:39B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birchcliff Energy Ltd is an intermediate oil and natural gas company based in Calgary, Alberta, with operations focused on the exploration and development of the Montney Resource Play in Alberta. The company has a 100% working interest in its Pouce Coupe Gas Plant and two oil batteries, as well as various working interests in numerous other gas plants, oil batteries, compressors, facilities and infrastructure. Birchcliff operates the Gordondale Gas Plant owned by Altagas, with 100% of its throughput consisting of Birchcliff's production.
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