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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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.70%.
The industry rank for Kuwait Foundry CoK's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:KFOUC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 84.05% of 2884
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.185
vs KUW:KFOUC: 54.70
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) 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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kuwait Foundry CoK 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Foundry CoK'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.
KUW:KFOUC vs CRS, ATI, MLI: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kuwait Foundry CoK'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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK 3-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kuwait Foundry CoK's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Foundry CoK'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.
Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) has a 3-Year RORE % of 54.70 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #460 out of 2884 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kuwait Foundry CoK's current 3-Year RORE % is 54.70. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.19. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 54.70 is 955% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #460 out of 2884 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Foundry CoK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Foundry CoK's 3-Year RORE % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kuwait Foundry CoK ranks #460 out of 2884 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kuwait Foundry CoK in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.19. Kuwait Foundry CoK's value of 54.70 is 955% 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.19, based on 2,884 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. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current 3-Year RORE % of 54.70 is 955% 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Foundry CoK's current 3-Year RORE % is 54.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Foundry CoK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.77, compared to a current price of KWD0.49 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 54.70 and 955% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.19. Kuwait Foundry CoK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC), the current 3-Year RORE % is 54.70 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 Kuwait Foundry CoK (KUW:KFOUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Foundry CoK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.49 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.77.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Foundry CoK to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KFOUC:
3-Year RORE %: 54.70
GF Value™: KWD0.77 vs. price of KWD0.49 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 955% above the Industrial Products median (#460 of 2884)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KFOUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Foundry Co SAK is a Kuwait based company involved in the manufacturing of cast raw iron and other materials. Its business activities include the production of sanitary tools, sewage systems, casting joints for asbestos pipes, water valves, and electric fuse boxes among other products.
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