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W&T OffshoreSTU:UWV +2.10%64 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates STU:UWV with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 445 Oil & Gas companies, W&T Offshore ranks worse than 224718.88% 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. W&T Offshore's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for W&T Offshore's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of W&T Offshore was 0.09. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.09.
STU:UWV's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 0.49 * 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 W&T Offshore was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was 21.10% 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.
W&T Offshore (STU:UWV) 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.
W&T Offshore Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
W&T Offshore Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for W&T Offshore'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:UWV vs ZNOG, SD, EGY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, W&T Offshore'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.
W&T Offshore Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, W&T Offshore's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where W&T Offshore's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
W&T Offshore'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.
W&T Offshore (STU:UWV) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on W&T Offshore and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.09. Over the past decade, W&T Offshore's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.09. According to the industry distribution chart, W&T Offshore ranks #999999 out of 445 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is W&T Offshore's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
W&T Offshore's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.09. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. W&T Offshore's value of 0.12 is 75.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, W&T Offshore ranks #999999 out of 445 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, W&T Offshore has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does W&T Offshore's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ZNOG and SD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, W&T Offshore ranks #999999 out of 445 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places W&T Offshore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. W&T Offshore's value of 0.12 is 75.5% below this benchmark. Historically, W&T Offshore's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.49, W&T Offshore 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 0.49, based on 445 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. W&T Offshore's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.12 is 75.5% 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 W&T Offshore and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. W&T Offshore's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W&T Offshore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W&T Offshore (STU:UWV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.98, compared to a current price of €2.92 — trading 47.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 75.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.49. W&T Offshore's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 W&T Offshore (STU:UWV), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.12 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 W&T Offshore (STU:UWV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, W&T Offshore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.92 is trading 47.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.98.
GuruFocus considers W&T Offshore to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:UWV:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.12 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: €1.98 vs. price of €2.92 (47.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#999999 of 445)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UWV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
W&T Offshore Inc is an an independent oil, NGL and natural gas producer with all of its operations offshore in the Gulf of America. The company is active in the exploration, development and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties. The company engages in both deepwater drilling and shallow-water shelf drilling. W&T Offshore extracts crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, which are then sold directly at the wellhead. Overall, crude oil accounts for the majority of company's revenue, with natural gas accounting for a much smaller portion. The company has its operations in Mississippi Canyon; Ewing Bank; Ship Shoal; Garden Banks; and Mobile Bay Complex.
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