HQH (abrdn Healthcare Investors) 3-Year RORE % : -854.05% (As of Mar. 2026)

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HQH abrdn Healthcare Investors HQH
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Price $21.02
GF Value $50.26
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What is abrdn Healthcare Investors 3-Year RORE %?

abrdn Healthcare Investors HQH -1.18% 49 3-Year RORE % is -854.05 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HQH with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,534 Asset Management companies, abrdn Healthcare Investors ranks worse than 98.24% 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. abrdn Healthcare Investors's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -854.05%.

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

HQH's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
98.24% of 1534 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.405 vs HQH: -854.05

abrdn Healthcare Investors  (NYSE:HQH) 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.


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abrdn Healthcare Investors 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for abrdn Healthcare Investors'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.

abrdn Healthcare Investors 3-Year RORE % Chart

abrdn Healthcare Investors Annual Data
Trend Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2,783.27 960.73 45.64 -151.95 152.94

abrdn Healthcare Investors Semi-Annual Data
Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 -46.53 -151.95 -3.97 152.94 -854.05

HQH vs DSL, NMZ, JFR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, abrdn Healthcare Investors'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.


abrdn Healthcare Investors 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, abrdn Healthcare Investors's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where abrdn Healthcare Investors's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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abrdn Healthcare Investors 3-Year RORE % Calculation

abrdn Healthcare Investors'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 )
=( 4.47-1.31 )/( 5.91-6.28 )
=3.16/-0.37
=-854.05 %

* 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 -854.05 mean?
abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) has a 3-Year RORE % of -854.05 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 abrdn Healthcare Investors and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Investors ranks #1507 out of 1534 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is abrdn Healthcare Investors' 3-Year RORE % too high?
abrdn Healthcare Investors' current 3-Year RORE % is -854.05. Based on the distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Investors ranks #1507 out of 1534 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, abrdn Healthcare Investors has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does abrdn Healthcare Investors' 3-Year RORE % compare to DSL and NMZ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, abrdn Healthcare Investors ranks #1507 out of 1534 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places abrdn Healthcare Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.41. 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 Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.41, based on 1,534 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 abrdn Healthcare Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. abrdn Healthcare Investors's current 3-Year RORE % is -854.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is abrdn Healthcare Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.26, compared to a current price of $21.02 — trading 58.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -854.05. abrdn Healthcare Investors' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH), the current 3-Year RORE % is -854.05 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 abrdn Healthcare Investors (HQH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, abrdn Healthcare Investors stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.02 is trading 58.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.26. GuruFocus considers abrdn Healthcare Investors to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HQH:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -854.05
  • GF Value™: $50.26 vs. price of $21.02 (58.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

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


abrdn Healthcare Investors Business Description

Address 1900 Market Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
abrdn Healthcare Investors Formerly Tekla Healthcare Investors is the United States based non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing in securities of healthcare companies. In addition, the fund seeks to provide regular distribution of realized capital gains. The fund invests in the securities of public and private companies.
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