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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.
KLX Energy Services Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.21%.
KLXE's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 75.87% of 920
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.165
vs KLXE: 37.21
KLX Energy Services Holdings (NAS:KLXE) 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.
KLX Energy Services Holdings 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
KLX Energy Services Holdings 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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, KLX Energy Services 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.
KLX Energy Services Holdings 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, KLX Energy Services Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLX Energy Services 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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
KLX Energy Services Holdings (KLXE) has a 3-Year RORE % of 37.21 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 KLX Energy Services Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KLX Energy Services Holdings ranks #222 out of 920 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is KLX Energy Services Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
KLX Energy Services Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is 37.21. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.17. KLX Energy Services Holdings' value of 37.21 is 3094% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLX Energy Services Holdings ranks #222 out of 920 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KLX Energy Services Holdings has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLX Energy Services Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to RCON and KLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, KLX Energy Services Holdings ranks #222 out of 920 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places KLX Energy Services Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.17. KLX Energy Services Holdings' value of 37.21 is 3094% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.17, based on 920 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. KLX Energy Services Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % of 37.21 is 3094% 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 KLX Energy Services Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLX Energy Services Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is 37.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLX Energy Services Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLX Energy Services Holdings (KLXE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.55, compared to a current price of $2.20 — trading 38.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 37.21 and 3094% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.17. KLX Energy Services Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 KLX Energy Services Holdings (KLXE), the current 3-Year RORE % is 37.21 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 KLX Energy Services Holdings (KLXE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLX Energy Services Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.20 is trading 38.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.55.
GuruFocus considers KLX Energy Services Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KLXE:
3-Year RORE %: 37.21
GF Value™: $3.55 vs. price of $2.20 (38.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3094% above the Oil & Gas median (#222 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLXE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KLX Energy Services Holdings Inc is a growth-oriented provider of diversified oilfield services to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production (E&P) companies operating in both conventional and unconventional plays in all of the active basins throughout the United States. It serves the companies engaged in the exploration and development of onshore conventional and unconventional oil and natural gas reserves. Its products and services offerings include surface facilities and equipment, pressure control services, wireline services, fishing services, and engineered products. The company's segments include Southwest; Rocky Mountains and Northeast/Mid-Con region. It derives maximum revenue from Southwest region.
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