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EVN AGHAM:EVN -0.34%73 3-Year RORE % is -1.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:EVN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 493 Utilities - Regulated companies, EVN AG ranks worse than 61.66% 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.
EVN AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.25%.
The industry rank for EVN AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:EVN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 61.66% of 493
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 6.58
vs HAM:EVN: -1.25
EVN AG (HAM:EVN) 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.
EVN AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
EVN AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EVN AG'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, EVN AG'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.
EVN AG 3-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, EVN AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EVN AG'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.
EVN AG (HAM:EVN) has a 3-Year RORE % of -1.25 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 EVN AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EVN AG ranks #304 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is EVN AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
EVN AG's current 3-Year RORE % is -1.25. Based on the distribution chart, EVN AG ranks #304 out of 493 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EVN AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EVN AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, EVN AG ranks #304 out of 493 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places EVN AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.58. 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 6.58, 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. 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 EVN AG and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EVN AG's current 3-Year RORE % is -1.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EVN AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVN AG (HAM:EVN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.99, compared to a current price of €29.30 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -1.25. EVN AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 EVN AG (HAM:EVN), the current 3-Year RORE % is -1.25 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 EVN AG (HAM:EVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EVN AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.30 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.99.
GuruFocus considers EVN AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:EVN:
3-Year RORE %: -1.25
GF Value™: €23.99 vs. price of €29.30 (22.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:EVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EVN AG is an Austrian-based utilities company that generates and distributes electricity and operates in natural gas, waste management, water supply, wastewater treatment and thermal waste utilization service. Evn operates in Austria, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Albania, and Germany. The company's operations are divided into segments that include Energy, Generation, Networks, South East Europe, Environment and All Other Segments, out of which South East Europe generates maximum revenue. The company earns majority revenue from Austria.
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