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M&L Holdings GroupHKSE:08152 +2.56% 3-Year RORE % is 66.67 as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 149 Industrial Distribution companies, M&L Holdings Group ranks better than 88.59% 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.
M&L Holdings Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 66.67%.
The industry rank for M&L Holdings Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08152's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 88.59% of 149
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 4.37
vs HKSE:08152: 66.67
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) 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.
M&L Holdings Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
M&L Holdings Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&L Holdings Group'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.
HKSE:08152 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, M&L Holdings Group'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.
M&L Holdings Group 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, M&L Holdings Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&L Holdings Group'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.
M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) has a 3-Year RORE % of 66.67 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 M&L Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #17 out of 149 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is M&L Holdings Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
M&L Holdings Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 66.67. The Industrial Distribution industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.37. M&L Holdings Group's value of 66.67 is 1425.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #17 out of 149 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does M&L Holdings Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, M&L Holdings Group ranks #17 out of 149 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places M&L Holdings Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.37. M&L Holdings Group's value of 66.67 is 1425.6% 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 4.37, based on 149 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. M&L Holdings Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 66.67 is 1425.6% 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 M&L Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&L Holdings Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 66.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&L Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.05, compared to a current price of HK$0.08 — trading 60% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 66.67 and 1425.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 4.37. 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 M&L Holdings Group (HKSE:08152), the current 3-Year RORE % is 66.67 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.
M&L Holdings Group Ltd is an investment holding. The principal activities of the group are trading and lease of construction machinery and spare parts. It is segmented into Tunnelling and Foundation. The company generates maximum revenue from the Tunnelling segment. Its Tunnelling segment is engaged in the supply of specialised cutting tools and parts for construction equipment. The Foundation segment is engaged in the supply of fabricated construction steel works and equipment. Geographically, the organization has a business presence in Hong Kong, PRC, North America, Vietnam, Australia, other Asia-Pacific countries, and other countries, of which key revenue is generated from Australia.
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