Wilmington (LSE:WIL) 10-Year RORE % : 35.20% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:WIL Wilmington PLC LSE:WIL
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What is Wilmington 10-Year RORE %?

Wilmington LSE:WIL -3.87% 74 10-Year RORE % is 35.20 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:WIL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 129 Education companies, Wilmington ranks better than 86.82% on this metric.

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. Wilmington's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 35.20%.

The industry rank for Wilmington's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:WIL's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than
86.82% of 129 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.66 vs LSE:WIL: 35.20

Wilmington  (LSE:WIL) 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.


Wilmington 10-Year RORE % Related Terms


Wilmington 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wilmington's 10-Year RORE % 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.

Wilmington 10-Year RORE % Chart

Wilmington Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
10-Year RORE %
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Wilmington Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:WIL vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Wilmington'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.


Wilmington 10-Year RORE % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Wilmington's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wilmington's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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Wilmington 10-Year RORE % Calculation

Wilmington's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

10-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 10-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 10-year )
=( 0.12--0.069 )/( 1.352-0.815 )
=0.189/0.537
=35.20 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of 35.20 mean?
Wilmington (LSE:WIL) has a 10-Year RORE % of 35.20 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 Wilmington and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilmington ranks #17 out of 129 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Wilmington's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Wilmington's current 10-Year RORE % is 35.20. The Education industry median 10-Year RORE % is 5.66. Wilmington's value of 35.20 is 521.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wilmington ranks #17 out of 129 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wilmington has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilmington's 10-Year RORE % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Wilmington ranks #17 out of 129 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Wilmington in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 5.66. Wilmington's value of 35.20 is 521.9% above 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 an Education company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Education companies is 5.66, based on 129 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. Wilmington's current 10-Year RORE % of 35.20 is 521.9% above 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 Wilmington and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 5.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wilmington's current 10-Year RORE % is 35.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilmington stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilmington (LSE:WIL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.52, compared to a current price of £2.73 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 35.20 and 521.9% above the Education industry median of 5.66. Wilmington's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wilmington (LSE:WIL), the current 10-Year RORE % is 35.20 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 Wilmington (LSE:WIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilmington stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.73 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.52. GuruFocus considers Wilmington to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:WIL:

  • 10-Year RORE %: 35.20
  • GF Value™: £4.52 vs. price of £2.73 (39.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 521.9% above the Education median (#17 of 129)

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


Wilmington Business Description

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Wilmington PLC is a provider of data, information, education, and training in the global Governance, Risk and Compliance ('GRC') markets. The company's segment includes HSE, Legal, and Financial Services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Financial Services. Geographically, the company derives revenue from the UK, the USA, and Europe (excluding the UK).
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