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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.
Nighthawk Energy's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was 0.00%.
The industry rank for Nighthawk Energy's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HAWK's 3-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 1.165 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year RORE % only.
Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) 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.
Nighthawk Energy 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Nighthawk Energy 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nighthawk Energy'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.
LSE:HAWK vs FPPP, UNGS, GBEYF: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Nighthawk Energy'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.
Nighthawk Energy 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Nighthawk Energy's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nighthawk Energy'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 Jun. 2017 and 3-year before.
Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) has a 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Jun. 2017. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Nighthawk Energy and its competitors.
Is Nighthawk Energy's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Nighthawk Energy's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00.
How does Nighthawk Energy's 3-Year RORE % compare to FPPP and UNGS?
Nighthawk Energy's 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.17. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.17, based on 920 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 Nighthawk Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nighthawk Energy's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nighthawk Energy stock overvalued right now?
Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 0.00. The current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. 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 Nighthawk Energy (LSE:HAWK), the current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Jun. 2017. 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.
Nighthawk Energy PLC is an independent exploration and production company that operates in the Eastern Colorado plains. The company through its subsidiaries are focused primarily on the exploration and development of oil-producing assets located in and around Lincoln County, Colorado, United States of America. It has only one operating segment: Production of, Exploration for, and Investment in Hydrocarbons. The company holds a working interest in and is the operator of Smoky Hill and Jolly Ranch projects. Its current projects span approximately 150,000 net acres across Lincoln, Elbert, and Washington Counties, Colorado.
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