Whitehaven CoalWHITF -0.89%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Dec. 2025, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates WHITF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 59 Other Energy Sources companies, Whitehaven Coal ranks better than 83.05% 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. Whitehaven Coal's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whitehaven Coal's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WHITF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.36 Max: 4.83
Current: 0.19
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Whitehaven Coal was 4.83. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.36.
WHITF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 83.05% of 59
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 0.7
vs WHITF: 0.19
During the past 12 months, Whitehaven Coal's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 40.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Whitehaven Coal was 70.60% per year. The lowest was -34.90% per year. And the median was -0.80% 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.
Whitehaven Coal (OTCPK:WHITF) 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.
Whitehaven Coal Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Whitehaven Coal Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitehaven Coal'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.
Whitehaven Coal Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Whitehaven Coal'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.
Whitehaven Coal Dividend Payout Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Whitehaven Coal's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitehaven Coal'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.
Whitehaven Coal's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Whitehaven Coal and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Whitehaven Coal's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #10 out of 59 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Whitehaven Coal's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Whitehaven Coal's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 4.83. The Other Energy Sources industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Whitehaven Coal's value of 0.70 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #10 out of 59 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whitehaven Coal has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitehaven Coal's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #10 out of 59 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Whitehaven Coal in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Whitehaven Coal's value of 0.70 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Whitehaven Coal's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 4.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Whitehaven Coal has consistently been at 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 0.70, based on 59 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. Whitehaven Coal's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.70 is 0% at 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 Whitehaven Coal and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitehaven Coal's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitehaven Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.93, compared to a current price of $5.59 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 0% at the Other Energy Sources industry median of 0.70. Whitehaven Coal's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Whitehaven Coal (WHITF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 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 Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitehaven Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.59 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.93.
GuruFocus considers Whitehaven Coal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WHITF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.70 (94% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $4.93 vs. price of $5.59 (13.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Other Energy Sources median (#10 of 59)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHITF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitehaven Coal is a large Australian independent thermal and metallurgical coal miner with mines in the Gunnedah Basin, New South Wales. It also bought Blackwater and Daunia, two coking coal mines in Queensland, from BHP and Mitsubishi in April 2024. In addition, it owns the large Winchester South deposit next to its Daunia mine. Coal is railed to ports in Newcastle and Queensland for export to Asian customers. Initial production of about 1 million metric tons from Vickery and expanded production at its Queensland mines, Maules Creek, and Narrabri means we expect its share of salable coal production to approach 31 million metric tons from fiscal 2030, from about 13 million in fiscal 2023.
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