IHS HoldingIHS +0.24%46 3-Year RORE % is -108.99 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IHS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,686 Real Estate companies, IHS Holding ranks worse than 90.63% 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.
IHS Holding's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -108.99%.
The industry rank for IHS Holding's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
IHS's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 90.63% of 1686
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.275
vs IHS: -108.99
IHS Holding (NYSE:IHS) 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.
IHS Holding 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
IHS Holding 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IHS Holding'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 Real Estate Services subindustry, IHS Holding'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.
IHS Holding 3-Year RORE % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, IHS Holding's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IHS Holding'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.
IHS Holding (IHS) has a 3-Year RORE % of -108.99 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 IHS Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #1528 out of 1686 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is IHS Holding's 3-Year RORE % too high?
IHS Holding's current 3-Year RORE % is -108.99. Based on the distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #1528 out of 1686 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IHS Holding has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHS Holding's 3-Year RORE % compare to NMRK and CWK?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #1528 out of 1686 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places IHS Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.28. 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 Real Estate company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Real Estate companies is 5.28, based on 1,686 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 IHS Holding and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IHS Holding's current 3-Year RORE % is -108.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IHS Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding (IHS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.13, compared to a current price of $8.22 — trading 99% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -108.99. IHS Holding's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 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 IHS Holding (IHS), the current 3-Year RORE % is -108.99 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 IHS Holding (IHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.22 is trading 99% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.13.
GuruFocus considers IHS Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IHS:
3-Year RORE %: -108.99
GF Value™: $4.13 vs. price of $8.22 (99% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IHS Holding Ltd is an independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure. The company provides telecommunications infrastructure to its customers, who are MNOs, who in turn provide wireless voice and data services to their end-users. Its geographical segments are Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of its revenue is derived from Nigeria.
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