WTTR (Select Water Solutions) Total Payout Ratio: -4.58 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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WTTR Select Water Solutions Inc WTTR
64 GF Score
Price $21.21
GF Value $9.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Select Water Solutions Total Payout Ratio?

Select Water Solutions WTTR +0.47% 64 Total Payout Ratio is -4.58 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates WTTR with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 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.

Select Water Solutions's current Total Payout Ratio is -4.58.


Select Water Solutions Total Payout Ratio Related Terms


Select Water Solutions Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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* 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.

Select Water Solutions Total Payout Ratio Chart

Select Water Solutions 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 -0.02 0.48 1.09 1.06 1.91

Select Water Solutions Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.74 3.80 -4.27 -18.59 0.46

WTTR vs NESR, LBRT, LB: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Select Water Solutions'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.


Select Water Solutions Total Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Select Water Solutions's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Select Water Solutions 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.

Select Water Solutions'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
=- (-7.286 + 0 + -33.655) / 21.467
=1.91

Select Water Solutions's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.621 + -0.075 + -9.576) / 22.562
=0.46

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -4.58 mean?
Select Water Solutions (WTTR) has a Total Payout Ratio of -4.58 as of Aug. 12, 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 Select Water Solutions and its competitors.
Is Select Water Solutions' Total Payout Ratio too high?
Select Water Solutions' current Total Payout Ratio is -4.58. Overall, Select Water Solutions has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Select Water Solutions' Total Payout Ratio compare to NESR and LBRT?
Select Water Solutions' Total Payout Ratio of -4.58 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 Select Water Solutions and its competitors. Select Water Solutions's current Total Payout Ratio is -4.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Select Water Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Select Water Solutions (WTTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.18, compared to a current price of $21.21 — trading 131% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -4.58. Select Water Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 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 Select Water Solutions (WTTR), the current Total Payout Ratio is -4.58 as of Aug. 12, 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 Select Water Solutions (WTTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Select Water Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $21.21 is trading 131% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.18. GuruFocus considers Select Water Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WTTR:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -4.58
  • GF Value™: $9.18 vs. price of $21.21 (131% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Select Water Solutions Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges 18RA:Germany
Address 1820 North I-35, Gainesville, TX, USA, 76240
Select Water Solutions Inc provides sustainable water-management solutions to the energy industry in the United States. These solutions are supported by the company's critical water infrastructure assets, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment and recycling capabilities. The company's reportable segments are Water Services, Water Infrastructure, and Chemical Technologies. It generates maximum revenue from the Water Services segment, which comprises its short-cycle, field-based service offerings, including water transfer, water sourcing, fluids hauling, monitoring, containment, water-network automation, and the services associated with Peak Rentals. This segment earns revenue via market-based day rates, time-and-materials, or per-barrel delivered under MSAs and short-term work orders.
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