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Adcorp HoldingsJSE:ADR 60 3-Year RORE % is 27.02 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:ADR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Business Services companies, Adcorp Holdings ranks better than 69.94% 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.
Adcorp Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.02%.
The industry rank for Adcorp Holdings's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:ADR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 69.94% of 978
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.665
vs JSE:ADR: 27.02
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.
Adcorp Holdings 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Adcorp Holdings 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adcorp Holdings'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:ADR vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Adcorp Holdings'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.
Adcorp Holdings 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Adcorp Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adcorp Holdings'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 Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.
Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) has a 3-Year RORE % of 27.02 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Adcorp Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #294 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Adcorp Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Adcorp Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is 27.02. The Business Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67. Adcorp Holdings' value of 27.02 is 252.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #294 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Adcorp Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adcorp Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Adcorp Holdings ranks #294 out of 978 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Adcorp Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67. Adcorp Holdings' value of 27.02 is 252.5% 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 Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.67, based on 978 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. Adcorp Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % of 27.02 is 252.5% 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 Adcorp Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adcorp Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is 27.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adcorp Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.60, compared to a current price of R6.60 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 27.02 and 252.5% above the Business Services industry median of 7.67. Adcorp Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR), the current 3-Year RORE % is 27.02 as of Feb. 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 Adcorp Holdings (JSE:ADR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adcorp Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R6.60 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.60.
GuruFocus considers Adcorp Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:ADR:
3-Year RORE %: 27.02
GF Value™: R4.60 vs. price of R6.60 (43.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 252.5% above the Business Services median (#294 of 978)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:ADR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adcorp Holdings Ltd is engaged in providing workplace solutions. The company renders services in the fields of permanent recruitment and flexible staffing sectors, professional IT services, as well as the provision of business process outsourcing, training, and financial services. Its operating segments are Contingent staffing, Professional Services, Business support. and Contingent staffing Australia. The geographical segments are South Africa and International.
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