WDS (Woodside Energy Group) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.72 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

What is Woodside Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Woodside Energy Group WDS -0.63% 70 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates WDS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.80 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Woodside Energy Group ranks worse than 63.28% 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. Woodside Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.72.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Woodside Energy Group Ltd is 0.72, which seems too high.

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

WDS' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32 Med: 0.73 Max: 4.76
Current: 0.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Woodside Energy Group was 4.76. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 0.73.

WDS's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
63.28% of 433 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5 vs WDS: 0.72

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Woodside Energy Group is 5.91%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Woodside Energy Group was 14.28%. The lowest was 1.51%. And the median was 4.96%.

Woodside Energy Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.53.

During the past 12 months, Woodside Energy Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -21.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 18.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Woodside Energy Group was 55.00% per year. The lowest was -25.60% per year. And the median was 15.80% 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.

Woodside Energy Group (NYSE:WDS) 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.

Woodside Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Woodside Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woodside Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Woodside Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Woodside Energy Group Annual Data

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0.32

0.56

1.40

0.69

0.72

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

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Woodside Energy 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.

Woodside Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Woodside Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Woodside Energy Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Woodside Energy Group'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 )
	=	1.06	/	1.478
	=	0.72

Woodside Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.53	/	0.732
	=	0.72

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 mean?

Woodside Energy Group (WDS) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Woodside Energy Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Woodside Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 4.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #274 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.

Is Woodside Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Woodside Energy Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 is near median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 4.76. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Woodside Energy Group's value of 0.72 is 44% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #274 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Woodside Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Woodside Energy Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?

According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Woodside Energy Group ranks #274 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Woodside Energy Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Woodside Energy Group's value of 0.72 is 44% above this benchmark. Historically, Woodside Energy Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.32 to 4.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Woodside Energy Group 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. Woodside Energy Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.72 is 44% 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 Woodside Energy 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. Woodside Energy Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Woodside Energy Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group (WDS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.80, compared to a current price of $18.94 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 44% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Woodside Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Woodside Energy Group (WDS), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.72 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Woodside Energy Group (WDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.94 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.80. GuruFocus considers Woodside Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WDS:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.72 (near median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: $16.80 vs. price of $18.94 (12.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 44% above the Oil & Gas median (#274 of 433)

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

Woodside Energy Group Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Other Exchanges WOPEF:USA WOP0:Germany WDS:Australia

Address 11 Mount Street, Mia Yellagonga, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000

Website https://www.woodside.com

Incorporated in 1954 and named after the small Victorian town of Woodside, Woodside's early exploration focus moved from Victoria's Gippsland Basin to Western Australia's Carnarvon Basin. First LNG production from the North West Shelf came in 1984. BHP Billiton and Shell each had 40% shareholdings before BHP sold out in 1994 and Shell sold down to 34%. In 2017 Shell sold its entire shareholding. Woodside is one of the most LNG-leveraged companies globally.

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