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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.
Southwest Gas Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 75.47%.
The industry rank for Southwest Gas Holdings's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SZR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 89.86% of 493
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs FRA:SZR: 75.47
Southwest Gas Holdings (FRA:SZR) 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.
Southwest Gas Holdings 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Southwest Gas Holdings 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
FRA:SZR vs NJR, BKH, UGI: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Southwest Gas Holdings'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.
Southwest Gas Holdings 3-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Southwest Gas Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southwest Gas Holdings'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.
Southwest Gas Holdings (FRA:SZR) has a 3-Year RORE % of 75.47 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 Southwest Gas Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #50 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Southwest Gas Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Southwest Gas Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is 75.47. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67. Southwest Gas Holdings' value of 75.47 is 1031.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #50 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southwest Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southwest Gas Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to NJR and BKH?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Southwest Gas Holdings ranks #50 out of 493 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Southwest Gas Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67. Southwest Gas Holdings' value of 75.47 is 1031.5% 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.67, based on 493 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. Southwest Gas Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % of 75.47 is 1031.5% 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 Southwest Gas Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southwest Gas Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is 75.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southwest Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Southwest Gas Holdings (FRA:SZR) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 75.47. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.11, compared to a current price of €81.50 — trading 42.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 75.47 and 1031.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.67. Southwest Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 11 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 Southwest Gas Holdings (FRA:SZR), the current 3-Year RORE % is 75.47 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 Southwest Gas Holdings (FRA:SZR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southwest Gas Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €81.50 is trading 42.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.11.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SZR:
3-Year RORE %: 75.47
GF Value™: €57.11 vs. price of €81.50 (42.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1031.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#50 of 493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SZR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc is a utility company engaged in the purchasing, distributing, and transporting of natural gas in the American Southwest. The company segments its activities into natural gas distribution segment. The Natural gas distribution segment encompasses the company's core natural gas business as distributors in the states of Arizona and Nevada. Its division is responsible for roughly half of Southwest Gas' total revenue through the sale of natural gas to mainly residential and small commercial customers.
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