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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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.22%.
The industry rank for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
KAIKY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 63.95% of 932
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.385
vs KAIKY: 12.22
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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 12.22 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #336 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current 3-Year RORE % is 12.22. The Transportation industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 12.22 is 178.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #336 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 3-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #336 out of 932 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 12.22 is 178.7% 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.39, based on 932 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current 3-Year RORE % of 12.22 is 178.7% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current 3-Year RORE % is 12.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.92, compared to a current price of $14.68 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 12.22 and 178.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.39. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 12.22 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.68 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.92.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAIKY:
3-Year RORE %: 12.22
GF Value™: $14.92 vs. price of $14.68 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 178.7% above the Transportation median (#336 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAIKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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