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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.
African And Overseas Enterprises's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.12%.
JSE:AOO's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 59.92% of 706
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.485
vs JSE:AOO: 1.12
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
African And Overseas Enterprises 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises 10-Year RORE % Chart
JSE:AOO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, African And Overseas Enterprises'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.
African And Overseas Enterprises 10-Year RORE % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, African And Overseas Enterprises's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African And Overseas Enterprises'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 Dec. 2025 and 10-year before.
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) has a 10-Year RORE % of 1.12 as of Dec. 2025. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on African And Overseas Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #423 out of 706 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises' 10-Year RORE % too high?
African And Overseas Enterprises' current 10-Year RORE % is 1.12. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.49. African And Overseas Enterprises' value of 1.12 is 82.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #423 out of 706 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, African And Overseas Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African And Overseas Enterprises' 10-Year RORE % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, African And Overseas Enterprises ranks #423 out of 706 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places African And Overseas Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.49. African And Overseas Enterprises' value of 1.12 is 82.7% below this benchmark. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.49, based on 706 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. African And Overseas Enterprises's current 10-Year RORE % of 1.12 is 82.7% below 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 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 African And Overseas Enterprises and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 6.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African And Overseas Enterprises's current 10-Year RORE % is 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.05, compared to a current price of R20.00 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 1.12 and 82.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.49. African And Overseas Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO), the current 10-Year RORE % is 1.12 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R20.00 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.05.
GuruFocus considers African And Overseas Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AOO:
10-Year RORE %: 1.12
GF Value™: R16.05 vs. price of R20.00 (24.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 82.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#423 of 706)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African And Overseas Enterprises Business Description
African And Overseas Enterprises Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in six segments: Retail division comprises the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property division comprises of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town which includes both investment and owner-occupied properties.; Water infrastructure segment comprises an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group operating in the South African provinces, Media and broadcasting comprises the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia, and the Group Services division manages the corporate responsibility and includes corporate costs and Technology segment. The Retail Segment derives maximum revenue.
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