IPHASX:IPH -2.85%86 3-Year RORE % is -13.51 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:IPH with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 975 Business Services companies, IPH ranks worse than 68.92% 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.
IPH's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -13.51%.
The industry rank for IPH's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:IPH's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 68.92% of 975
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.5
vs ASX:IPH: -13.51
IPH (ASX:IPH) 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.
IPH 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
IPH 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IPH'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.
ASX:IPH vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, IPH'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.
IPH 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IPH's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPH'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.
IPH (ASX:IPH) has a 3-Year RORE % of -13.51 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 IPH and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #672 out of 975 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is IPH's 3-Year RORE % too high?
IPH's current 3-Year RORE % is -13.51. Based on the distribution chart, IPH ranks #672 out of 975 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IPH has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPH's 3-Year RORE % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #672 out of 975 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places IPH in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.50. 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 Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.50, based on 975 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. 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 IPH and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPH's current 3-Year RORE % is -13.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH (ASX:IPH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.14, compared to a current price of A$3.75 — trading 47.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -13.51. IPH's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 IPH (ASX:IPH), the current 3-Year RORE % is -13.51 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 IPH (ASX:IPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.75 is trading 47.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.14.
GuruFocus considers IPH to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IPH:
3-Year RORE %: -13.51
GF Value™: A$7.14 vs. price of A$3.75 (47.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPH provides intellectual property services through its subsidiaries: Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park. These services include patent filing, prosecution, enforcement, management, design, trademarks, and more. The company's diverse client base comprises multinationals, public-sector research organizations, and local businesses across industries such as healthcare, finance, engineering, and technology. Revenue streams mainly consist of professional fees (fixed) and volume-based fees (linked to the quantity of work performed). About 70% of revenue is derived from pre-existing work in the system, while 30% comes from new patent applications.
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