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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.
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.08%.
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.
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) 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.
KAR:ABOT vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'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.
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) 3-Year RORE % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'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.
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT) has a 3-Year RORE % of 43.08 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 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) ranks #182 out of 940 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s 3-Year RORE % too high?
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s current 3-Year RORE % is 43.08. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.08. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s value of 43.08 is 1301% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) ranks #182 out of 940 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s 3-Year RORE % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) ranks #182 out of 940 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.08. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s value of 43.08 is 1301% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.08, based on 940 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. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s current 3-Year RORE % of 43.08 is 1301% 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 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s current 3-Year RORE % is 43.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨1,010.08, compared to a current price of ₨951.11 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 43.08 and 1301% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.08. Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan)'s overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT), the current 3-Year RORE % is 43.08 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 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) (KAR:ABOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨951.11 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨1,010.08.
GuruFocus considers Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ABOT:
3-Year RORE %: 43.08
GF Value™: ₨1,010.08 vs. price of ₨951.11 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1301% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#182 of 940)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ABOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Business Description
Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd manufactures, imports, and markets research-based pharmaceutical, nutritional, diagnostic, diabetes care, molecular devices, hospital, and consumer products. Its operating segments are Pharmaceutical, Nutritional, Diagnostics, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Pharmaceutical segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Pakistan and has a presence in Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Switzerland. The company's Brands include Duphaston, Brufen, Surbex Z, Arinac, Glucerna, Pediasure, and Ensure.
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