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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Bulk Chartering AS's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 8 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Western Bulk Chartering AS was 1.69. The lowest was 1.69. And the median was 1.69.
WSSTF'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 8 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Western Bulk Chartering AS was 134.40%. The lowest was 5.75%. And the median was 46.44%.
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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS (OTCPK:WSSTF) 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Western Bulk Chartering AS Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Western Bulk Chartering AS Dividend Payout Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Dividend Payout Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Western Bulk Chartering AS Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. Over the past decade, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #999999 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 1.69. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #999999 out of 566 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #999999 out of 566 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Western Bulk Chartering AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45. Historically, Western Bulk Chartering AS's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.69 to 1.69 over the past decade. 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. 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS 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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.62, compared to a current price of $2.20 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (WSSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.20 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.62.
GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WSSTF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.62 vs. price of $2.20 (35.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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