United MaritimeUSEA -1.50%72 Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 as of Mar. 2026, which is 449% above its 10-year median of 0.91. GuruFocus rates USEA with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Transportation companies, United Maritime ranks worse than 176678.27% 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. United Maritime's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Maritime's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of United Maritime was 0.91. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 0.91.
USEA's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 0.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 12 months, United Maritime's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% 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.
United Maritime (NAS:USEA) 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.
United Maritime Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
United Maritime Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Maritime'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.
USEA vs UFG, EHLD, VNTG: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, United Maritime'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.
United Maritime Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Maritime's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Maritime'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.
United Maritime'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.
United Maritime (USEA) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on United Maritime and its competitors. This is 449% above median its historical median of 0.91. Over the past decade, United Maritime's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #999999 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is United Maritime's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
United Maritime's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 449% above median its 10-year median of 0.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 0.91. The Transportation industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. United Maritime's value of 5.00 is 1011.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #999999 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Maritime has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Maritime's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to UFG and EHLD?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Maritime ranks #999999 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places United Maritime in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. United Maritime's value of 5.00 is 1011.1% above this benchmark. Historically, United Maritime's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.91 vs. the industry median of 0.45, United Maritime 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 a Transportation company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.45, based on 566 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. United Maritime's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 5.00 is 1011.1% 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 United Maritime and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Maritime's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 449% above median its own 10-year median of 0.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Maritime stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Maritime (USEA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.09, compared to a current price of $2.63 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00, which is 449% above median its 10-year median of 0.91 and 1011.1% above the Transportation industry median of 0.45. United Maritime's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 United Maritime (USEA), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 5.00 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 United Maritime (USEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Maritime stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.63 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.09.
GuruFocus considers United Maritime to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for USEA:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 5.00 (449% above median its 10-year median of 0.91)
GF Value™: $2.09 vs. price of $2.63 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1011.1% above the Transportation median (#999999 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the USEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Maritime Corp is an international shipping company currently specializing in world-wide seaborne transportation services. It currently operates a fleet of dry bulk vessels, comprising Panamax, Capesize and Kamsarmax vessels. Its vessels include Dukeship, Nisea, Cretansea, Chrisea, Synthesea, and Exelixsea.
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