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. Bristow Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bristow Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
VTOL'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.04
Current: 0.04
During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bristow Group was 0.04. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
VTOL's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 98.85% of 433
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs VTOL: 0.04
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Bristow Group (NYSE:VTOL) 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.
Bristow Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Bristow Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bristow Group'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.
VTOL vs ACDC, WBI, HLX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bristow Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #5 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Bristow Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Bristow Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Bristow Group's value of 0.40 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #5 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ACDC and WBI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #5 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bristow Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Bristow Group's value of 0.40 is 20% below this benchmark. 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. Bristow Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.40 is 20% 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 Bristow Group 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. Bristow Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.39, compared to a current price of $41.39 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 and 20% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Bristow Group (VTOL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.39 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.39.
GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VTOL:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.40
GF Value™: $37.39 vs. price of $41.39 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Oil & Gas median (#5 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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