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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
China Railway Construction's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.26%.
The industry rank for China Railway Construction's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4FF's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 61.13% of 1163
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.27
vs FRA:4FF: -0.26
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) 10-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
China Railway Construction 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
China Railway Construction 10-Year RORE % 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.
FRA:4FF vs PWR, FIX, EME: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Railway Construction's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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.
China Railway Construction 10-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Construction's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Construction's 10-Year RORE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) has a 10-Year RORE % of -0.26 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on China Railway Construction and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #711 out of 1163 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is China Railway Construction's 10-Year RORE % too high?
China Railway Construction's current 10-Year RORE % is -0.26. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #711 out of 1163 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Railway Construction has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Construction's 10-Year RORE % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #711 out of 1163 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places China Railway Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.27. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for a Construction company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.27, based on 1,163 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on China Railway Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 6.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Construction's current 10-Year RORE % is -0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Construction stock overvalued right now?
China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) has a current 10-Year RORE % of -0.26. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.74, compared to a current price of €0.64 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -0.26. China Railway Construction's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF), the current 10-Year RORE % is -0.26 as of Mar. 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 China Railway Construction (FRA:4FF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.64 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.74.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4FF:
10-Year RORE %: -0.26
GF Value™: €0.74 vs. price of €0.64 (13.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4FF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Construction Corp Ltd operates as an infrastructure construction firm. It largely derives contracting revenue. It builds railways, highways and municipal works, such as subways and light rail systems. The company also engages in survey and design, manufacturing, logistics, and property development. It operates the following business segments: Engineering contracting business, Planning, design and consultancy, Manufacturing operation, Real estate development operation, Materials and logistics and other businesses. The firm's revenue gets dominated by the Engineering contracting business segment that engages in the construction of infrastructure such as railways, highways, metropolitan railways, and real estate projects.
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