Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (As of Mar. 2026) — 47% Below Median

What is Nordic American Tankers Dividend Payout Ratio?

Nordic American Tankers STU:B30 -1.28% 41 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates STU:B30 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, Nordic American Tankers ranks worse than 93.81% 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. Nordic American Tankers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.96.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Nordic American Tankers Ltd is 2.42, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nordic American Tankers's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:B30' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.04 Med: 1.82 Max: 6
Current: 2.42

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nordic American Tankers was 6.00. The lowest was 1.04. And the median was 1.82.

STU:B30's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
93.81% of 436 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs STU:B30: 2.42

As of today (2026-07-06), the Dividend Yield % of Nordic American Tankers is 10.66%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Nordic American Tankers was 30.89%. The lowest was 1.59%. And the median was 10.06%.

Nordic American Tankers's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.15.

During the past 12 months, Nordic American Tankers's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 38.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 48.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Nordic American Tankers was 104.30% per year. The lowest was -58.20% per year. And the median was 1.45% 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.

Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) 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.

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Nordic American Tankers Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nordic American Tankers's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Nordic American Tankers Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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STU:B30 vs NVGS, EE, PBT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Nordic American Tankers'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.

Nordic American Tankers Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Nordic American Tankers's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nordic American Tankers's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Nordic American Tankers Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Nordic American Tankers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.307	/	0.051
	=	6.02

Nordic American Tankers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.147	/	0.154
	=	0.95

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 mean?

Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Nordic American Tankers and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Nordic American Tankers' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordic American Tankers ranks #409 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.

Is Nordic American Tankers' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Nordic American Tankers' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.04 to a high of 6.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Nordic American Tankers' value of 0.96 is 92% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordic American Tankers ranks #409 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nordic American Tankers has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Nordic American Tankers' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NVGS and EE?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Nordic American Tankers ranks #409 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Nordic American Tankers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Nordic American Tankers' value of 0.96 is 92% above this benchmark. Historically, Nordic American Tankers' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.04 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Nordic American Tankers has consistently been above 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 436 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. Nordic American Tankers's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.96 is 92% 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 Nordic American Tankers 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. Nordic American Tankers's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Nordic American Tankers stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.47, compared to a current price of €5.03 — trading 103.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 92% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Nordic American Tankers' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.96 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 Nordic American Tankers (STU:B30) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordic American Tankers stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €5.03 is trading 103.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.47. GuruFocus considers Nordic American Tankers to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:B30:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.96 (47% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: €2.47 vs. price of €5.03 (103.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 41/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 92% above the Oil & Gas median (#409 of 436)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:B30 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nordic American Tankers Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies NVGS EE PBT TEN SBR TK LPG GLP FLNG GEL TSX:ENB WMB EPD KMI TSX:TRP ET TRGP MPLX OKE LNG

Other Exchanges NAT:USA 0UC0:UK

Address 14 Par La Ville Street, Par La Ville Place, Hamilton, BMU, HM 12

Website https://www.nat.bm

Nordic American Tankers Ltd owns and operates double-hull crude oil tankers. It is an international tanker company that owns double-hull Suezmax tankers. It operates vessels in the spot market or on spot market-related charters according to cooperative arrangements with third parties. The company's fleet consists of crude oil tankers, and all of its vessels are employed in the spot market. The company has only one type of vessel - Suezmax crude oil tankers. It operates in markets that are very competitive and based mainly on supply and demand.

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