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.
IPD Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.67%.
The industry rank for IPD Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IPG's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 62.31% of 2900
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs ASX:IPG: 15.67
IPD Group (ASX:IPG) 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.
IPD Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
IPD Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPD Group'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, IPD Group'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.
IPD Group 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, IPD Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPD Group'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
IPD Group (ASX:IPG) has a 3-Year RORE % of 15.67 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on IPD Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IPD Group ranks #1093 out of 2900 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is IPD Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
IPD Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.67. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.34. IPD Group's value of 15.67 is 193.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPD Group ranks #1093 out of 2900 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IPD Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPD Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, IPD Group ranks #1093 out of 2900 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts IPD Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.34. IPD Group's value of 15.67 is 193.4% 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.34, based on 2,900 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. IPD Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 15.67 is 193.4% 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 IPD Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPD Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 15.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPD Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPD Group (ASX:IPG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.93, compared to a current price of A$5.68 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 15.67 and 193.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.34. IPD Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 IPD Group (ASX:IPG), the current 3-Year RORE % is 15.67 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 IPD Group (ASX:IPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPD Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.68 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.93.
GuruFocus considers IPD Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IPG:
3-Year RORE %: 15.67
GF Value™: A$5.93 vs. price of A$5.68 (4.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 193.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1093 of 2900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPD Group Ltd is a national distributor and service provider to the Australian electrical market. Its operating segment includes the Products division and Services division. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Products division, which is focused on the sale of electrical infrastructure products to customers, including switchboard manufacturers, electrical wholesalers, electrical contractors, power utilities, OEMs, and system integrators. It offers products across various categories such as power distribution, industrial and motor control, power monitoring, and electrical cables and cable plugs, among others. The Services division provides various services, including installation and commissioning, calibration and testing, maintenance and repairs, and refurbishment.
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