LightLGSXY 40 3-Year RORE % is 43.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LGSXY with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Light ranks better than 77.08% on this metric.
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.
Light's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.36%.
The industry rank for Light's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
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.
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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.
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Light 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Light'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Light'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.
Light 3-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Light's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Light'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.
Light (LGSXY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 43.36 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 Light and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Light ranks #91 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Light's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Light's current 3-Year RORE % is 43.36. Based on the distribution chart, Light ranks #91 out of 397 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Light has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Light's 3-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Light ranks #91 out of 397 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Light in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Light and its competitors. Light's current 3-Year RORE % is 43.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light (LGSXY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.78, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 43.36. Light's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Light (LGSXY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 43.36 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 Light (LGSXY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.78.
GuruFocus considers Light to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LGSXY:
3-Year RORE %: 43.36
GF Value™: $0.78 vs. price of $0.53 (32.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGSXY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Light SA is a Brazilian private-public utility of which the state-owned power company, CEMIG, wields a controlling stake. The company generates, distributes, and trades energy. To do this, the company owns and operates a portfolio of hydroelectric power plants that serve the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Light derives maximum of its revenue from the supplying of energy, with network usage and the construction of assets also bringing in substantial amounts of revenue. The vast majority of the company's customers are residential consumers. The company operates in three segments namely: Distribution, Generation and Trading, out of which maximum revenue is generated from Distribution segment.
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