WCPRF (Whitecap Resources) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median

What is Whitecap Resources Dividend Payout Ratio?

Whitecap Resources WCPRF +1.23% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.68. GuruFocus rates WCPRF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Whitecap Resources ranks worse than 69.98% 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. Whitecap Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Whitecap Resources Inc is 0.84, which seems too high.

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

WCPRF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.68 Max: 1.09
Current: 0.84

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Whitecap Resources was 1.09. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.68.

WCPRF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
69.98% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs WCPRF: 0.84

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Whitecap Resources is 4.94%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Whitecap Resources was 37.44%. The lowest was 1.91%. And the median was 4.90%.

Whitecap Resources's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.13.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 23.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Whitecap Resources was 52.50% per year. The lowest was -27.20% per year. And the median was -4.90% 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.

Whitecap Resources (OTCPK:WCPRF) 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.

Whitecap Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Whitecap Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Whitecap 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.

Whitecap Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Whitecap Resources Annual Data

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0.94

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WCPRF vs COP, EOG, OXY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Whitecap 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.

Whitecap Resources Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Whitecap Resources's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Whitecap Resources Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Whitecap Resources'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 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.529	/	0.561
	=	0.94

Whitecap Resources'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 )
	=	0.133	/	0.243
	=	0.55

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 mean?

Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Whitecap Resources and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Whitecap Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #303 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70%.

Is Whitecap Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Whitecap Resources' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.09. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Whitecap Resources' value of 0.55 is 10% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #303 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Whitecap Resources has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Whitecap Resources' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Whitecap Resources ranks #303 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Whitecap Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Whitecap Resources' value of 0.55 is 10% above this benchmark. Historically, Whitecap Resources' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Whitecap 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 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. Whitecap Resources's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.55 is 10% 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 Whitecap 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. Whitecap Resources's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Whitecap Resources stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.64, compared to a current price of $10.66 — trading 60.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 10% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Whitecap Resources' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.55 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 Whitecap Resources (WCPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitecap Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $10.66 is trading 60.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.64. GuruFocus considers Whitecap Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WCPRF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.55 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: $6.64 vs. price of $10.66 (60.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 10% above the Oil & Gas median (#303 of 433)

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

Whitecap Resources Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

Comparable Companies TSX:ARX TSX:TOU TSX:SCR TSX:PSK TSX:TVE TSX:ATH TSX:PEY TSX:BTE TSX:POU TSX:IPCO HKSE:00883 COP TSX:CNQ EOG OXY FANG DVN ASX:WDS EQT TPL

Other Exchanges WCRIY:USA J6I:Germany WCP:Canada

Address 525 - 8th Avenue South West, Suite 3800, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1G1

Website https://www.wcap.ca

Whitecap Resources Inc is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, and holding interests in petroleum and natural gas properties and assets. The company acquires assets with discovered petroleum initially in place and low current recovery factors. Light oil is the primary byproduct of Whitecap's Canadian assets.

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