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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.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.72%.
The industry rank for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SNGP's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 52.63% of 494
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 6.545
vs KAR:SNGP: 4.72
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) 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.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 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:SNGP vs ATO, NI, UGI: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines 3-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sui Northern Gas Pipelines'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.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) has a 3-Year RORE % of 4.72 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #260 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 52.6%.
Is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' current 3-Year RORE % is 4.72. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.55. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' value of 4.72 is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #260 out of 494 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' 3-Year RORE % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ranks #260 out of 494 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Sui Northern Gas Pipelines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.55. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' value of 4.72 is 27.9% below 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 6.55, based on 494 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. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's current 3-Year RORE % of 4.72 is 27.9% below 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sui Northern Gas Pipelines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨70.41, compared to a current price of ₨102.89 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 4.72 and 27.9% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 6.55. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP), the current 3-Year RORE % is 4.72 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 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines (KAR:SNGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨102.89 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨70.41.
GuruFocus considers Sui Northern Gas Pipelines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SNGP:
3-Year RORE %: 4.72
GF Value™: ₨70.41 vs. price of ₨102.89 (46.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#260 of 494)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SNGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd is principally engaged in the purchase, transmission, distribution and supply of natural gas. It has also expanded its activities like Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, undertaking the planning, design, and construction of pipeline projects. The company generates revenue from the sale of gas.
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