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.
Kier Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 24.90%.
The industry rank for Kier Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
KIERF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 63.91% of 1632
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.65
vs KIERF: 24.90
Kier Group (OTCPK:KIERF) 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.
Kier Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kier Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kier Group'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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kier Group'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.
Kier Group 3-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kier Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kier Group'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Kier Group (KIERF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 24.90 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kier Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #589 out of 1632 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Kier Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kier Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 24.90. The Construction industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.65. Kier Group's value of 24.90 is 274.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #589 out of 1632 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kier Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kier Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kier Group ranks #589 out of 1632 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Kier Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.65. Kier Group's value of 24.90 is 274.4% 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 Construction company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.65, based on 1,632 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. Kier Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 24.90 is 274.4% 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 Kier Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kier Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 24.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kier Group stock overvalued right now?
Kier Group (KIERF) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 24.90. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.96, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 24.90 and 274.4% above the Construction industry median of 6.65. Kier Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Kier Group (KIERF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 24.90 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Kier Group (KIERF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.96.
Key valuation signals for KIERF:
3-Year RORE %: 24.90
GF Value™: $1.96 vs. price of $2.75 (40.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 274.4% above the Construction median (#589 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIERF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kier Group PLC is a construction, services and property company that builds and maintains projects for various sectors. Its design and engineering capabilities meet the specifications for public and private customers. The construction segment works in both the public and private sectors through local bases and offers national coverage for its clients. The infrastructure services segment is focused on four main markets: highways, utilities, infrastructure, and rail. The property segment, which invests and develops schemes and sites across the United Kingdom and the last segment is corporate segment. Kier plans to divest from this segment to free up capital for the other segments. The U.K. accounts majority of its revenue, with the rest split among the Americas, Middle East, and Far East.
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