Petrus ResourcesTSX:PRQ +1.82%59 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates TSX:PRQ with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Oil & Gas companies, Petrus Resources ranks worse than 100% 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. Petrus Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Petrus Resources Ltd is 120.00, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Petrus Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:PRQ'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.77 Max: 120
Current: 120
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Petrus Resources was 120.00. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.77.
TSX:PRQ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 100% of 436
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs TSX:PRQ: 120.00
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Petrus Resources (TSX:PRQ) 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.
Petrus Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Petrus Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Petrus Resources'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.
TSX:PRQ vs COP, EOG, OXY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Petrus Resources'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.
Petrus Resources Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Petrus Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petrus Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Petrus Resources 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.
Petrus Resources'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.
Petrus Resources (TSX:PRQ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Petrus Resources and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Petrus Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 120.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Petrus Resources ranks #436 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Petrus Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Petrus Resources' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 120.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Petrus Resources' value of 1.20 is 140% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petrus Resources ranks #436 out of 436 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Petrus Resources has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petrus Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Petrus Resources ranks #436 out of 436 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Petrus Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Petrus Resources' value of 1.20 is 140% above this benchmark. Historically, Petrus Resources' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 120.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Petrus Resources 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. Petrus Resources's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.20 is 140% 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 Petrus Resources 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. Petrus Resources's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petrus Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrus Resources (TSX:PRQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.09, compared to a current price of C$1.68 — trading 54.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 140% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Petrus Resources' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Petrus Resources (TSX:PRQ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.20 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 Petrus Resources (TSX:PRQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petrus Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.68 is trading 54.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.09.
GuruFocus considers Petrus Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:PRQ:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.20 (56% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: C$1.09 vs. price of C$1.68 (54.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140% above the Oil & Gas median (#436 of 436)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:PRQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petrus Resources Ltd is an oil and gas company that is engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of energy business assets. The company receives maximum revenue from oil and natural gas. The company's core operating areas are Ferrier, Central Alberta, and the Rocky Mountain foothills.
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