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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.
South Ocean Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -42.12%.
The industry rank for South Ocean Holdings's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SOH's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 80.98% of 2907
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.51
vs JSE:SOH: -42.12
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) 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.
South Ocean Holdings 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
South Ocean Holdings 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South Ocean 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:SOH vs VRT, BE, HUBB: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, South Ocean 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.
South Ocean Holdings 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, South Ocean Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South Ocean 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 Jun. 2026 and 3-year before.
South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) has a 3-Year RORE % of -42.12 as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #2354 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is South Ocean Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
South Ocean Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is -42.12. Based on the distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #2354 out of 2907 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, South Ocean Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Ocean Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, South Ocean Holdings ranks #2354 out of 2907 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places South Ocean Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.51. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.51, based on 2,907 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 South Ocean Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South Ocean Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is -42.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South Ocean Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.61, compared to a current price of R0.94 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -42.12. South Ocean Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 11 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH), the current 3-Year RORE % is -42.12 as of Jun. 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 South Ocean Holdings (JSE:SOH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South Ocean Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R0.94 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R1.61.
GuruFocus considers South Ocean Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SOH:
3-Year RORE %: -42.12
GF Value™: R1.61 vs. price of R0.94 (41.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SOH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South Ocean Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company through its subsidiaries manufactures electrical wires, imports and distributes electrical accessories, general-purpose insulated wire, a range of flexible conductors, steel wire armored cables, flat-twin and earth cables, aluminum conductor steel reinforced (ACSR) cables, aerial bundle conductors (ABC) and surface wire investment company and light fittings assembly. The operating segments of the company include Electrical cable manufacturing; and Property investments. The company earns maximum revenue from Electrical cable manufacturing segment which consists manufacturing and distribution of electric wire. The group operates in South Africa.
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