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.
Cathay Pacific Airways's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.15%.
The industry rank for Cathay Pacific Airways's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:CTY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 62.88% of 932
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.385
vs HAM:CTY: 6.15
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.
Cathay Pacific Airways 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Cathay Pacific Airways 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.
HAM:CTY vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Cathay Pacific Airways'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.
Cathay Pacific Airways 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cathay Pacific Airways's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Pacific Airways'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 6.15 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #346 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Cathay Pacific Airways' current 3-Year RORE % is 6.15. The Transportation industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 6.15 is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #346 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cathay Pacific Airways has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Pacific Airways' 3-Year RORE % compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Cathay Pacific Airways ranks #346 out of 932 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Cathay Pacific Airways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39. Cathay Pacific Airways' value of 6.15 is 40.3% 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 a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.39, based on 932 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. Cathay Pacific Airways's current 3-Year RORE % of 6.15 is 40.3% 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 Cathay Pacific Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cathay Pacific Airways's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways stock overvalued right now?
Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 6.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.49, compared to a current price of €1.48 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 6.15 and 40.3% above the Transportation industry median of 4.39. Cathay Pacific Airways' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 6.15 as of Dec. 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 Cathay Pacific Airways (HAM:CTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Pacific Airways stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.48 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.49.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CTY:
3-Year RORE %: 6.15
GF Value™: €1.49 vs. price of €1.48 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% above the Transportation median (#346 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Pacific is Hong Kong's largest airline group, operating a fleet of 237 aircraft as of December 2025 and serving over 100 destinations globally. As of March 2026, its largest shareholders remain Swire Pacific and Air China, with stakes of 45% and 29%, respectively. The group operates the full-service carrier Cathay Pacific, low-cost carrier HK Express, and cargo operator Air Hong Kong.
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