Airtel AfricaAARTY 55 3-Year RORE % is 1,352.63 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AARTY with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Africa ranks better than 99.71% 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.
Airtel Africa's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1,352.63%.
The industry rank for Airtel Africa's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
AARTY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 99.71% of 341
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.82
vs AARTY: 1352.63
Airtel Africa (OTCPK:AARTY) 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.
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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.
Airtel Africa 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Airtel Africa 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Airtel Africa'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa 3-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Africa's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Africa'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.
Airtel Africa (AARTY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 1,352.63 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 Airtel Africa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #1 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Airtel Africa's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Airtel Africa's current 3-Year RORE % is 1,352.63. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82. Airtel Africa's value of 1,352.63 is 19733.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #1 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Africa has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Africa's 3-Year RORE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Africa ranks #1 out of 341 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Airtel Africa in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82. Airtel Africa's value of 1,352.63 is 19733.3% 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.82, based on 341 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. Airtel Africa's current 3-Year RORE % of 1,352.63 is 19733.3% 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 Airtel Africa and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airtel Africa's current 3-Year RORE % is 1,352.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa (AARTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.21, compared to a current price of $45.37 — trading 179.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 1,352.63 and 19733.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 6.82. Airtel Africa's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Airtel Africa (AARTY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 1,352.63 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 Airtel Africa (AARTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airtel Africa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $45.37 is trading 179.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.21.
GuruFocus considers Airtel Africa to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AARTY:
3-Year RORE %: 1,352.63
GF Value™: $16.21 vs. price of $45.37 (179.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19733.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#1 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AARTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Airtel Africa PLC is a telecoms and financial services provider transforming lives across the continent through increased digital and financial inclusion. The principal activities of the Group mainly consist of the provision of telecommunications and mobile money services. Its services include Voice, Data, Mobile money, Enterprise, and Data centers. The Group's operating segments are Nigeria mobile services, East Africa mobile services, Francophone Africa mobile services, and Mobile money. It generates maximum revenue from East Africa mobile services, comprising mobile service operations in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda.
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