CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3) 3-Year RORE % : 157.59% (As of Mar. 2026)


BSP:COGN3 CognaEducacao SA BSP:COGN3
75 GF Score
Price R$2.40
GF Value R$3.13
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is CognaEducacao 3-Year RORE %?

CognaEducacao BSP:COGN3 +6.67% 75 3-Year RORE % is 157.59 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:COGN3 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R$3.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Education companies, CognaEducacao ranks better than 92.8% 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. CognaEducacao's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 157.59%.

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

BSP:COGN3's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
92.8% of 236 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.445 vs BSP:COGN3: 157.59

CognaEducacao  (BSP:COGN3) 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.


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CognaEducacao 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CognaEducacao'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.

CognaEducacao 3-Year RORE % Chart

CognaEducacao Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.34 -77.32 -0.81 -1,196.55 164.50

CognaEducacao Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -35,600.00 1,630.43 331.15 164.50 157.59

BSP:COGN3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, CognaEducacao'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.


CognaEducacao 3-Year RORE % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, CognaEducacao's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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CognaEducacao 3-Year RORE % Calculation

CognaEducacao's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( 0.336--0.266 )/( 0.558-0.176 )
=0.602/0.382
=157.59 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 157.59 mean?
CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3) has a 3-Year RORE % of 157.59 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 CognaEducacao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #17 out of 236 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is CognaEducacao's 3-Year RORE % too high?
CognaEducacao's current 3-Year RORE % is 157.59. The Education industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.45. CognaEducacao's value of 157.59 is 2016.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #17 out of 236 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CognaEducacao has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CognaEducacao's 3-Year RORE % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, CognaEducacao ranks #17 out of 236 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places CognaEducacao in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.45. CognaEducacao's value of 157.59 is 2016.7% 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 Education company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Education companies is 7.45, based on 236 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. CognaEducacao's current 3-Year RORE % of 157.59 is 2016.7% 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 CognaEducacao and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CognaEducacao's current 3-Year RORE % is 157.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CognaEducacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$3.13, compared to a current price of R$2.40 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 157.59 and 2016.7% above the Education industry median of 7.45. CognaEducacao's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3), the current 3-Year RORE % is 157.59 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 CognaEducacao (BSP:COGN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CognaEducacao stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$2.40 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$3.13. GuruFocus considers CognaEducacao to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:COGN3:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 157.59
  • GF Value™: R$3.13 vs. price of R$2.40 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2016.7% above the Education median (#17 of 236)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:COGN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CognaEducacao Business Description

Other Exchanges COGNY:USA
Address Rua Claudio Manoel, 36, Belo Horizonte, MG, BRA, 30380650
CognaEducacao SA is one of those private educational organizations in Brazil and around the world. The company's segment includes Kroton; Vasta and Saber. It generates the maximum of its revenue from the Kroton segment.
75GF Score

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