PLS Group (ASX:PLS) 3-Year RORE % : -299.38% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:PLS PLS Group Ltd ASX:PLS
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GF Value A$2.30
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What is PLS Group 3-Year RORE %?

PLS Group ASX:PLS +1.79% 66 3-Year RORE % is -299.38 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,150 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks worse than 98.37% 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. PLS Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -299.38%.

The industry rank for PLS Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:PLS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
98.37% of 2150 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -0.47 vs ASX:PLS: -299.38

PLS Group  (ASX:PLS) 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.


PLS Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


PLS Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PLS 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.

PLS Group 3-Year RORE % Chart

PLS Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.41 186.89 95.86 -12.35 -151.78

PLS Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 54.00 -12.35 -75.97 -151.78 -299.38

PLS Group 3-Year RORE % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS 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.


PLS Group 3-Year RORE % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PLS Group's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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PLS Group 3-Year RORE % Calculation

PLS Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( -0.03-0.452 )/( 0.411-0.25 )
=-0.482/0.161
=-299.38 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -299.38 mean?
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has a 3-Year RORE % of -299.38 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 PLS Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #2115 out of 2150 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is PLS Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
PLS Group's current 3-Year RORE % is -299.38. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #2115 out of 2150 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #2115 out of 2150 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places PLS Group in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 PLS Group and its competitors. PLS Group's current 3-Year RORE % is -299.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.30, compared to a current price of A$5.11 — trading 122.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -299.38. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS), the current 3-Year RORE % is -299.38 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$5.11 is trading 122.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.30. GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PLS:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -299.38
  • GF Value™: A$2.30 vs. price of A$5.11 (122.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PLS Group Business Description

Other Exchanges PILBF:USAPLR:Germany
Address 146 Colin Street, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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