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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.
Odfjell SE's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.52%.
The industry rank for Odfjell SE's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:ODF's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 78.23% of 666
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.615
vs OSL:ODF: 24.52
Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) 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.
Odfjell SE 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Odfjell SE 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Odfjell SE'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Odfjell SE'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.
Odfjell SE 10-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Odfjell SE's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Odfjell SE'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.
Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) has a 10-Year RORE % of 24.52 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 Odfjell SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #145 out of 666 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Odfjell SE's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Odfjell SE's current 10-Year RORE % is 24.52. The Transportation industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.62. Odfjell SE's value of 24.52 is 222% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #145 out of 666 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Odfjell SE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Odfjell SE's 10-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Odfjell SE ranks #145 out of 666 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Odfjell SE in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.62. Odfjell SE's value of 24.52 is 222% 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 a Transportation company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 7.62, based on 666 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. Odfjell SE's current 10-Year RORE % of 24.52 is 222% 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 Odfjell SE and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 7.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Odfjell SE's current 10-Year RORE % is 24.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odfjell SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr104.23, compared to a current price of kr115.20 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 24.52 and 222% above the Transportation industry median of 7.62. Odfjell SE's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF), the current 10-Year RORE % is 24.52 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 Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr115.20 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr104.23.
GuruFocus considers Odfjell SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ODF:
10-Year RORE %: 24.52
GF Value™: kr104.23 vs. price of kr115.20 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 222% above the Transportation median (#145 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ODF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Odfjell SE is a company engaged in the transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils, and other specialty products. It also owns and operates chemical tankers and tank terminals. The Company has two reportable operating segments: The Chemical Tankers involve a round-the-world service, servicing ports in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Africa, and the Tank Terminals segment offers storage of various chemical and petroleum products. It operates through various geographical regions, which include North and South America, Norway, the Netherlands, Australasia, the Middle East, and Asia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Middle East and Asia.
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