Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (LSE:EWI) 3-Year RORE % : 174.72% (As of Apr. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

LSE:EWI Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC LSE:EWI
42 GF Score
Price £2.45
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust 3-Year RORE %?

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust LSE:EWI -3.73% 42 3-Year RORE % is 174.72 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:EWI with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,533 Asset Management companies, Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust ranks better than 91.32% 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. Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 174.72%.

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

LSE:EWI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
91.32% of 1533 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.5 vs LSE:EWI: 174.72

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust  (LSE:EWI) 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.


Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Edinburgh Worldwide Investment 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.

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust 3-Year RORE % Chart

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.07 -10,004.35 64.37 -94.25 465.05

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 -57.57 -94.25 -75.09 465.05 174.72

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Edinburgh Worldwide Investment 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.


Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


LSE:EWI
42GF Score
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC LSE:EWI
3-Year RORE % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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 )
=( 0.723--0.224 )/( 0.542-0 )
=0.947/0.542
=174.72 %

* 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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 174.72 mean?
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (LSE:EWI) has a 3-Year RORE % of 174.72 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust ranks #133 out of 1533 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 8.7%.
Is Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's current 3-Year RORE % is 174.72. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.50. Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's value of 174.72 is 1297.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust ranks #133 out of 1533 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's 3-Year RORE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust ranks #133 out of 1533 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.50. Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's value of 174.72 is 1297.8% 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 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. Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's current 3-Year RORE % of 174.72 is 1297.8% 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 Edinburgh Worldwide Investment 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. Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's current 3-Year RORE % is 174.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (LSE:EWI) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 174.72. The current 3-Year RORE % is 174.72 and 1297.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 12.50. Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust (LSE:EWI), the current 3-Year RORE % is 174.72 as of Apr. 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.

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust Business Description

Address Calton Square, 1 Greenside Row, Edinburgh, GBR, EH1 3AN
Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC is an investment company with the objective to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in listed companies world-wide. It seeks to construct its portfolio through the identification of individual companies with business across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The firm invests mainly in information technology, materials, consumer discretionary, financials, industrials, health care sectors and communication Services.
42GF Score

Get the complete analysis for LSE:EWI

3-Year RORE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

£2.45
Price