Air WaterAWTRF 88 3-Year RORE % is -66.49 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates AWTRF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,518 Chemicals companies, Air Water ranks worse than 86.3% 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.
Air Water's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -66.49%.
The industry rank for Air Water's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
AWTRF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 86.3% of 1518
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.165
vs AWTRF: -66.49
Air Water (OTCPK:AWTRF) 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.
Air Water 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Air Water 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Water'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 Chemicals subindustry, Air Water'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.
Air Water 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Water's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Water'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 Sep. 2025 and 3-year before.
Air Water (AWTRF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -66.49 as of Sep. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Air Water and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #1310 out of 1518 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.3%.
Is Air Water's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Air Water's current 3-Year RORE % is -66.49. Based on the distribution chart, Air Water ranks #1310 out of 1518 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Air Water has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Water's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #1310 out of 1518 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Air Water in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.17. 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.17, based on 1,518 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 Air Water and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Water's current 3-Year RORE % is -66.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water (AWTRF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.17, compared to a current price of $14.75 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -66.49. Air Water's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 14 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 Air Water (AWTRF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -66.49 as of Sep. 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 Air Water (AWTRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Air Water stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.75 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.17.
GuruFocus considers Air Water to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AWTRF:
3-Year RORE %: -66.49
GF Value™: $12.17 vs. price of $14.75 (21.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AWTRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Air Water Inc is a diversified conglomerate engaged in the supply of industrial gases and various other businesses and services. The company operates through five segments. The Agri & Foods segment covers the processing and distribution of fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, meat products, and contract manufacturing of beverages. The Digital & Industry segment focuses on industrial gases, electrical, and functional materials. The Energy Solutions segment deals with LP gas, kerosene, and related equipment. The Health & Safety segment provides medical gases, dental and protective materials, hospital equipment, and home medical care services. The Other Businesses segment includes logistics, salt production, overseas industrial gas operations, biomass power, and high-output UPS solutions.
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