PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) 3-Year RORE % : -7.51% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:PK3 PKP Cargo SA FRA:PK3
61 GF Score
Price €2.24
GF Value €3.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PKP Cargo 3-Year RORE %?

PKP Cargo FRA:PK3 -1.67% 61 3-Year RORE % is -7.51 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PK3 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 934 Transportation companies, PKP Cargo ranks worse than 63.17% 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. PKP Cargo's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.51%.

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

FRA:PK3's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
63.17% of 934 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.095 vs FRA:PK3: -7.51

PKP Cargo  (FRA:PK3) 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.


PKP Cargo 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


PKP Cargo 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PKP Cargo'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.

PKP Cargo 3-Year RORE % Chart

PKP Cargo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
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PKP Cargo 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 121.03 105.55 86.03 1.84 -7.51

FRA:PK3 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, PKP Cargo'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.


PKP Cargo 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, PKP Cargo's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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PKP Cargo 3-Year RORE % Calculation

PKP Cargo'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 )
=( 0.218--0.719 )/( -12.462-0 )
=0.937/-12.462
=-7.52 %

* 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 -7.51 mean?
PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) has a 3-Year RORE % of -7.51 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 PKP Cargo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #590 out of 934 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.2%.
Is PKP Cargo's 3-Year RORE % too high?
PKP Cargo's current 3-Year RORE % is -7.51. Based on the distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #590 out of 934 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PKP Cargo has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PKP Cargo's 3-Year RORE % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, PKP Cargo ranks #590 out of 934 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places PKP Cargo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.10. 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.10, based on 934 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 PKP Cargo and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PKP Cargo's current 3-Year RORE % is -7.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PKP Cargo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.05, compared to a current price of €2.24 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -7.51. PKP Cargo's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3), the current 3-Year RORE % is -7.51 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 PKP Cargo (FRA:PK3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PKP Cargo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.24 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.05. GuruFocus considers PKP Cargo to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PK3:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -7.51
  • GF Value™: €3.05 vs. price of €2.24 (26.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PK3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PKP Cargo Business Description

Other Exchanges PKP:PolandPK3:Germany
Address Grojecka Street No. 17, Warsaw, POL, 02-021
PKP Cargo SA provides an integrated chain of logistics services. Its business activities involve domestic and international transport of freight and the provision of comprehensive logistics services relating to rail transport of freight. The company's logistics services portfolio covers transport, intermodal, forwarding, terminals, sidings, rolling stock. The company's main geographical area of operations is Poland.
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