EcopetrolEC -6.64%65 3-Year RORE % is 295.34 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 922 Oil & Gas companies, Ecopetrol ranks better than 99.89% 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.
Ecopetrol's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 295.34%.
The industry rank for Ecopetrol's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
EC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 99.89% of 922
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.24
vs EC: 295.34
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) 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.
Ecopetrol 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Ecopetrol 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecopetrol'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 Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Ecopetrol'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.
Ecopetrol 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Ecopetrol's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecopetrol'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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Ecopetrol (EC) has a 3-Year RORE % of 295.34 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 Ecopetrol and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecopetrol ranks #1 out of 922 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Ecopetrol's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Ecopetrol's current 3-Year RORE % is 295.34. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.24. Ecopetrol's value of 295.34 is 23717.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecopetrol ranks #1 out of 922 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ecopetrol has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecopetrol's 3-Year RORE % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Ecopetrol ranks #1 out of 922 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Ecopetrol in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.24. Ecopetrol's value of 295.34 is 23717.7% 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.24, based on 922 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. Ecopetrol's current 3-Year RORE % of 295.34 is 23717.7% 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 Ecopetrol and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecopetrol's current 3-Year RORE % is 295.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecopetrol stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecopetrol (EC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.29, compared to a current price of $14.48 — trading 40.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 295.34 and 23717.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.24. Ecopetrol's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Ecopetrol (EC), the current 3-Year RORE % is 295.34 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 Ecopetrol (EC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecopetrol stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.48 is trading 40.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.29.
GuruFocus considers Ecopetrol to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EC:
3-Year RORE %: 295.34
GF Value™: $10.29 vs. price of $14.48 (40.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23717.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#1 of 922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecopetrol SA is engaged in commercial and industrial activities related to the exploration, exploitation, refining, transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing of hydrocarbons, their derivatives, and products, as well as the electric power transmission services, design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance of road and energy infrastructure projects and the provision of information technology and telecommunications services. The operations of the company are performed through four business segments: Exploration and Production, Transport and Logistics, Refining and Petrochemical, and Electric Power Transmission and Toll Roads Concessions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Exploration and Production segment.
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