Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) Total Payout Ratio: 0.76 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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ASX:WDS Woodside Energy Group Ltd ASX:WDS
67 GF Score
Price A$32.74
GF Value A$24.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Woodside Energy Group Total Payout Ratio?

Woodside Energy Group ASX:WDS +1.39% 67 Total Payout Ratio is 0.76 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:WDS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of A$24.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Woodside Energy Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.76.


Woodside Energy Group Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Woodside Energy Group Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woodside Energy Group's Total 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.

Woodside Energy Group Total Payout Ratio Chart

Woodside Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.39 2.47 0.67 0.75

Woodside Energy Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -33.98 0.59 0.77 0.78 0.73

ASX:WDS vs COP, EOG, FANG: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Woodside Energy Group's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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Woodside Energy Group Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Woodside Energy Group's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-79.765 + 0 + -3028.06) / 4119.185
=0.75

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

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-40.635 + 0 + -1514.03) / 2117.535
=0.73

* 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.

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What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.76 mean?
Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.76 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Woodside Energy Group and its competitors.
Is Woodside Energy Group's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Woodside Energy Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.76. Overall, Woodside Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woodside Energy Group's Total Payout Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
Woodside Energy Group's Total Payout Ratio of 0.76 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Total 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Woodside Energy Group and its competitors. Woodside Energy Group's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.76. 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 (ASX:WDS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$24.49, compared to a current price of A$32.74 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.76. Woodside Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.76 as of Jul. 29, 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 Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woodside Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$32.74 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$24.49. GuruFocus considers Woodside Energy Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:WDS:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.76
  • GF Value™: A$24.49 vs. price of A$32.74 (33.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Woodside Energy Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 11 Mount Street, Mia Yellagonga, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
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.
67GF Score

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