Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) 3-Year RORE % : 6.58% (As of Mar. 2026)


IST:KARTN Kartonsan Karton Sanayi ve Ticaret AS IST:KARTN
41 GF Score
Price ₺165.60
GF Value ₺68.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS 3-Year RORE %?

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS IST:KARTN +5.68% 41 3-Year RORE % is 6.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:KARTN with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺68.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 377 Packaging & Containers companies, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks better than 56.23% 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. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.58%.

The industry rank for Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

IST:KARTN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
56.23% of 377 companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs IST:KARTN: 6.58

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS  (IST:KARTN) 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.

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.


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Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS 3-Year RORE % Chart

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 57.71 46.69 555.33 99.49 13.45

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.03 15.49 -10.68 13.45 6.58

IST:KARTN vs SW, PKG, IP: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.


Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS 3-Year RORE % vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS'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 )
=( -12.963--10.72 )/( -34.113-0 )
=-2.243/-34.113
=6.58 %

* 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 6.58 mean?
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) has a 3-Year RORE % of 6.58 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #165 out of 377 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.58. The Packaging & Containers industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.36. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 6.58 is 1727.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #165 out of 377 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's 3-Year RORE % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #165 out of 377 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 0.36. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 6.58 is 1727.8% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.36, based on 377 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. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's current 3-Year RORE % of 6.58 is 1727.8% 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺68.48, compared to a current price of ₺165.60 — trading 141.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 6.58 and 1727.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.36. Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN), the current 3-Year RORE % is 6.58 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 Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₺165.60 is trading 141.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺68.48. GuruFocus considers Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IST:KARTN:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 6.58
  • GF Value™: ₺68.48 vs. price of ₺165.60 (141.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1727.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#165 of 377)

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


Kartonsan Kartonnayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description

Address Prof. Dr. Bulent Tarcan Caddesi, No: 5 Pak Is Merkezi, Kat: 3, Gayrettepe, Istanbul, TUR, 34349
Kartonsan Karton Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in producing and trading of coated cardboard from recycled paper. Business activity of the group is operated through Ukraine, Bulgaria, Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Italy. Its portfolio includes product such as Normprint, Exprint and Luxtriplex, Normprint is multi-coated grey-backside cardboard with a blade top coat, which is used as a packaging material; Exprint, used in all types of packaging and detailed graphic printing and Luxtriplex, multi-coated cardboard with white backside which is ideal for all types of packaging, especially for food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals. Kartonsan derives revenue through the sale of the products.
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