Gattaca (LSE:GATC) 3-Year RORE % : 78.75% (As of Jan. 2026)

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LSE:GATC Gattaca PLC LSE:GATC
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What is Gattaca 3-Year RORE %?

Gattaca LSE:GATC 71 3-Year RORE % is 78.75 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:GATC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Business Services companies, Gattaca ranks better than 87.22% 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. Gattaca's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 78.75%.

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

LSE:GATC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
87.22% of 978 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.665 vs LSE:GATC: 78.75

Gattaca  (LSE:GATC) 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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Gattaca 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gattaca'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.

Gattaca 3-Year RORE % Chart

Gattaca Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
3-Year RORE %
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Gattaca Semi-Annual Data
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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 -97.12 -107.19 -179.41 57.69 78.75

LSE:GATC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Gattaca'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.


Gattaca 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gattaca's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Gattaca 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Gattaca's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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 )
=( 0.102-0.039 )/( 0.16-0.08 )
=0.063/0.08
=78.75 %

* 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 Jan. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 78.75 mean?
Gattaca (LSE:GATC) has a 3-Year RORE % of 78.75 as of Jan. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Gattaca and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gattaca ranks #125 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Gattaca's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Gattaca's current 3-Year RORE % is 78.75. The Business Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67. Gattaca's value of 78.75 is 927.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gattaca ranks #125 out of 978 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gattaca has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gattaca's 3-Year RORE % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Gattaca ranks #125 out of 978 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Gattaca in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67. Gattaca's value of 78.75 is 927.4% 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 a Business Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Business Services companies is 7.67, based on 978 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. Gattaca's current 3-Year RORE % of 78.75 is 927.4% 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 Gattaca and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gattaca's current 3-Year RORE % is 78.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gattaca stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gattaca (LSE:GATC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.09, compared to a current price of £1.54 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 78.75 and 927.4% above the Business Services industry median of 7.67. Gattaca's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Gattaca (LSE:GATC), the current 3-Year RORE % is 78.75 as of Jan. 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 Gattaca (LSE:GATC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gattaca stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.54 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.09. GuruFocus considers Gattaca to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:GATC:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 78.75
  • GF Value™: £1.09 vs. price of £1.54 (40.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 927.4% above the Business Services median (#125 of 978)

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


Gattaca Business Description

Other Exchanges MNZ:Germany
Address 1450 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, GBR, PO15 7AF
Gattaca PLC provides recruitment services prominently for the engineering and technology sectors. The company's operating segments are classified into Mobility, Energy, Defense, Technology, Media and Telecoms, Infrastructure, Gattaca projects, International, and Others. It derives key revenue from the Infrastructure segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United Kingdom and rest from the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
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