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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.
Advtech's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.82%.
The industry rank for Advtech's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ADH's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 61.86% of 236
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.445
vs JSE:ADH: 17.82
Advtech (JSE:ADH) 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.
Advtech 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Advtech 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advtech'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.
JSE:ADH vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Advtech'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.
Advtech 3-Year RORE % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Advtech's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advtech'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.
Advtech (JSE:ADH) has a 3-Year RORE % of 17.82 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 Advtech and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advtech ranks #90 out of 236 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is Advtech's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Advtech's current 3-Year RORE % is 17.82. The Education industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.45. Advtech's value of 17.82 is 139.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advtech ranks #90 out of 236 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Advtech has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advtech's 3-Year RORE % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Advtech ranks #90 out of 236 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Advtech in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.45. Advtech's value of 17.82 is 139.4% 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 Education company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Education companies is 7.45, based on 236 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. Advtech's current 3-Year RORE % of 17.82 is 139.4% 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 Advtech and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advtech's current 3-Year RORE % is 17.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advtech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advtech (JSE:ADH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R35.68, compared to a current price of R47.01 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 17.82 and 139.4% above the Education industry median of 7.45. Advtech's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Advtech (JSE:ADH), the current 3-Year RORE % is 17.82 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.
Is Advtech (JSE:ADH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advtech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R47.01 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R35.68.
GuruFocus considers Advtech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ADH:
3-Year RORE %: 17.82
GF Value™: R35.68 vs. price of R47.01 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 139.4% above the Education median (#90 of 236)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ADH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advtech Ltd is a South Africa-based company engaged in education and training services. The company has three primary business segments, Schools, Tertiary, and Resourcing. The Schools segment offers pre-primary, primary, and secondary educations services. The Tertiary segment provides diploma, degree, and post-graduate services. The Resourcing segment provides permanent, temporary, and contract staffing solutions. These staffing positions are in several areas such as information technology, network finance, accounting and finance, engineering, and advertising.
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