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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.
Viking Line Abp's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.42%.
The industry rank for Viking Line Abp's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
VKGLF's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 88.29% of 666
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 7.615
vs VKGLF: 25.42
Viking Line Abp (OTCPK:VKGLF) 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.
Viking Line Abp 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Viking Line Abp 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viking Line Abp'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.
Viking Line Abp 10-Year RORE % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Viking Line Abp'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.
Viking Line Abp 10-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Viking Line Abp's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viking Line Abp'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.
Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) has a 10-Year RORE % of 25.42 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 Viking Line Abp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #78 out of 666 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Viking Line Abp's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Viking Line Abp's current 10-Year RORE % is 25.42. The Transportation industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.62. Viking Line Abp's value of 25.42 is 233.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #78 out of 666 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Viking Line Abp has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viking Line Abp's 10-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Viking Line Abp ranks #78 out of 666 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Viking Line Abp in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.62. Viking Line Abp's value of 25.42 is 233.8% 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. Viking Line Abp's current 10-Year RORE % of 25.42 is 233.8% 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 Viking Line Abp 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. Viking Line Abp's current 10-Year RORE % is 25.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viking Line Abp stock overvalued right now?
Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) has a current 10-Year RORE % of 25.42. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.49, compared to a current price of $21.85 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 25.42 and 233.8% above the Transportation industry median of 7.62. Viking Line Abp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Viking Line Abp (VKGLF), the current 10-Year RORE % is 25.42 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 Viking Line Abp (VKGLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Viking Line Abp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.85 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.49.
Key valuation signals for VKGLF:
10-Year RORE %: 25.42
GF Value™: $22.49 vs. price of $21.85 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 233.8% above the Transportation median (#78 of 666)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VKGLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Viking Line Abp is a Finland-based company engaged in providing passenger and cargo carrier services in the northern Baltic Sea. The group's operations are divided into two operating segments: Vessels and Unallocated. The Vessel operating segment, which is the key revenue driver, comprises direct revenue and expenses, including depreciation and amortization that are attributable to vessel operations. The Unallocated operating segment mainly comprises unallocated marketing and administrative expenses. The business of the group is mainly operated in Finland.
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