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.
Tidewater's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.16%.
The industry rank for Tidewater's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
TDW's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 70.61% of 922
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.24
vs TDW: 29.16
Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) 3-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, 3-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.
Tidewater 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Tidewater 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tidewater's 3-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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Tidewater's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.
Tidewater 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tidewater's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tidewater's 3-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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Tidewater (TDW) has a 3-Year RORE % of 29.16 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Tidewater and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #271 out of 922 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Tidewater's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Tidewater's current 3-Year RORE % is 29.16. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.24. Tidewater's value of 29.16 is 2251.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #271 out of 922 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tidewater has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tidewater's 3-Year RORE % compare to OII and USAC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tidewater ranks #271 out of 922 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Tidewater in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.24. Tidewater's value of 29.16 is 2251.6% 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 3-Year RORE % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.24, based on 922 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tidewater's current 3-Year RORE % of 29.16 is 2251.6% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Tidewater and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tidewater's current 3-Year RORE % is 29.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tidewater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater (TDW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.59, compared to a current price of $67.32 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 29.16 and 2251.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.24. Tidewater's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tidewater (TDW), the current 3-Year RORE % is 29.16 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 Tidewater (TDW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tidewater stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $67.32 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.59.
GuruFocus considers Tidewater to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TDW:
3-Year RORE %: 29.16
GF Value™: $83.59 vs. price of $67.32 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2251.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#271 of 922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TDW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tidewater Inc provides marine and transportation services to the offshore energy industry. The company's vessels and associated services support all phases of offshore crude oil and natural gas (also referred to as oil and gas) exploration activities, field development, production, and maintenance, as well as windfarm development and maintenance. Its services include towing and anchor handling for mobile offshore drilling units; transporting supplies and personnel necessary to sustain drilling, workovers, production activities, field abandonment, dismantlement, and restoration activities; and Others. The group manages its business through five segments, including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe/Mediterranean, and West Africa.
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