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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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.55%.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (OTCPK:JPTXF) 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 3-Year RORE % Chart
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co'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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Petroleum Exploration Co'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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JPTXF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 0.55 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #464 out of 928 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.55. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.76. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's value of 0.55 is 68.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #464 out of 928 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #464 out of 928 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Japan Petroleum Exploration Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.76. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's value of 0.55 is 68.7% below 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.76, based on 928 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. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 0.55 is 68.7% below 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JPTXF) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 0.55. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.02, compared to a current price of $13.75 — trading 52.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 0.55 and 68.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.76. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JPTXF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 0.55 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (JPTXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.75 is trading 52.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.02.
Key valuation signals for JPTXF:
3-Year RORE %: 0.55
GF Value™: $9.02 vs. price of $13.75 (52.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#464 of 928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JPTXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd is a drilling and exploration company that specializes in the production of crude oil and liquefied natural gas. Majority of the company's revenue is derived from oil and gas fields in Japan, with additional production coming from various international positions. Japan Petroleum Exploration serves natural gas to electric power companies, local distribution companies, and various industrial users. It also supplies and sells crude oil to petroleum refiners and trading companies.
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