CT UK Highome Trust (LSE:CHIB) 3-Year RORE % : -16.31% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is CT UK Highome Trust 3-Year RORE %?

CT UK Highome Trust LSE:CHIB +0.97% 57 3-Year RORE % is -16.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CHIB with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.42 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,533 Asset Management companies, CT UK Highome Trust ranks worse than 67.32% 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. CT UK Highome Trust's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.31%.

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

LSE:CHIB's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
67.32% of 1533 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.5 vs LSE:CHIB: -16.31

CT UK Highome Trust  (LSE:CHIB) 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.

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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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CT UK Highome Trust 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CT UK Highome Trust'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.

CT UK Highome Trust 3-Year RORE % Chart

CT UK Highome Trust Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -338.81 -216.03 -148.08 272.34 -16.31

CT UK Highome Trust Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -148.08 -930.30 272.34 22.41 -16.31

LSE:CHIB vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CT UK Highome Trust'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.


CT UK Highome Trust 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CT UK Highome Trust's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CT UK Highome Trust's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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CT UK Highome Trust 3-Year RORE % Calculation

CT UK Highome Trust's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( 0.075-0.098 )/( 0.296-0.155 )
=-0.023/0.141
=-16.31 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -16.31 mean?
CT UK Highome Trust (LSE:CHIB) has a 3-Year RORE % of -16.31 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 CT UK Highome Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CT UK Highome Trust ranks #1032 out of 1533 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is CT UK Highome Trust's 3-Year RORE % too high?
CT UK Highome Trust's current 3-Year RORE % is -16.31. Based on the distribution chart, CT UK Highome Trust ranks #1032 out of 1533 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CT UK Highome Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CT UK Highome Trust's 3-Year RORE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CT UK Highome Trust ranks #1032 out of 1533 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places CT UK Highome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.50. 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 Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.50, based on 1,533 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. 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 CT UK Highome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CT UK Highome Trust's current 3-Year RORE % is -16.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CT UK Highome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT UK Highome Trust (LSE:CHIB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.42, compared to a current price of £1.05 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -16.31. CT UK Highome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 CT UK Highome Trust (LSE:CHIB), the current 3-Year RORE % is -16.31 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 CT UK Highome Trust (LSE:CHIB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT UK Highome Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.05 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.42. GuruFocus considers CT UK Highome Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CHIB:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -16.31
  • GF Value™: £1.42 vs. price of £1.05 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CHIB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CT UK Highome Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges CHI:UK
Address Quartermile 4, 6th Floor, 7a Nightingale Way, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 9EG
CT UK High Income Trust PLC is a closed-end listed investment company that carries on business as an investment trust. Its investment objective is to provide an attractive return to shareholders each year in the form of dividends and/or capital repayments, together with prospects for capital growth. The company invests predominantly in UK equities and equity-related securities of companies across the market capitalization spectrum. The company's portfolio includes the following sectors: Consumer Discretionary, Financials, Consumer Staples, Basic Materials, Health Care, and Others.
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