Aferian (LSE:AFRN) 3-Year RORE % : -24.88% (As of May. 2025)


What is Aferian 3-Year RORE %?

Aferian LSE:AFRN 3-Year RORE % is -24.88 as of May. 2025. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

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. Aferian's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 was -24.88%.

The industry rank for Aferian's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:AFRN's 3-Year RORE % is not ranked
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: -3.23 vs LSE:AFRN: -24.88

Aferian  (LSE:AFRN) 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.


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Aferian 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aferian'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.

Aferian 3-Year RORE % Chart

Aferian Annual Data
Trend Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5,300.00 181.82 133.33 81.77 -8.87

Aferian Semi-Annual Data
Nov15 May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 112.81 81.77 71.21 -8.87 -24.88

LSE:AFRN vs NXST, TGNA: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Aferian'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.


Aferian 3-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Aferian's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aferian's 3-Year RORE % falls into.



Aferian 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Aferian's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( -0.038--0.242 )/( -0.81-0.01 )
=0.204/-0.82
=-24.88 %

* 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 May. 2025 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -24.88 mean?
Aferian (LSE:AFRN) has a 3-Year RORE % of -24.88 as of May. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Aferian and its competitors.
Is Aferian's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Aferian's current 3-Year RORE % is -24.88.
How does Aferian's 3-Year RORE % compare to NXST and TGNA?
Aferian's 3-Year RORE % of -24.88 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Aferian and its competitors. Aferian's current 3-Year RORE % is -24.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aferian stock overvalued right now?
Aferian (LSE:AFRN) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -24.88. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 86.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -24.88. 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 Aferian (LSE:AFRN), the current 3-Year RORE % is -24.88 as of May. 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.

Aferian Business Description

Address 1010 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, England, GBR, CB23 6DP
Aferian PLC is a software-led, world-wide Media Technology company. It delivers modern TV experiences integrating streaming and PayTV services. Its Next-Generation technology platforms enable operators, broadcasters, and content owners to provide viewers the choice, usability, and convenience. Geographically, it operates in USA, Latin America, Netherlands, Rest of EMEA, EMEA, and Rest of the World. The company operates through three segments: the development and sale of video streaming devices and solutions, including licensing and support services (Amino); development and sale of the 24i end-to-end video streaming platform and associated services; and central costs which comprise the costs of the Board. It derives maximum revenue from 24i segment.