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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.
Irish Continental Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.77%.
The industry rank for Irish Continental Group's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ICGC's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 64.38% of 932
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.4
vs LSE:ICGC: 14.77
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) 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.
Irish Continental Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Irish Continental Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Irish Continental Group'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.
Irish Continental Group 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Irish Continental Group's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Irish Continental Group'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) has a 3-Year RORE % of 14.77 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Irish Continental Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #332 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Irish Continental Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Irish Continental Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 14.77. The Transportation industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.40. Irish Continental Group's value of 14.77 is 235.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #332 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Irish Continental Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Irish Continental Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Irish Continental Group ranks #332 out of 932 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Irish Continental Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.40. Irish Continental Group's value of 14.77 is 235.7% 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.40, based on 932 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. Irish Continental Group's current 3-Year RORE % of 14.77 is 235.7% 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 Irish Continental Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Irish Continental Group's current 3-Year RORE % is 14.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Irish Continental Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.61, compared to a current price of £5.60 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 14.77 and 235.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.40. Irish Continental Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC), the current 3-Year RORE % is 14.77 as of Dec. 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.
Is Irish Continental Group (LSE:ICGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Irish Continental Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.60 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.61.
GuruFocus considers Irish Continental Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ICGC:
3-Year RORE %: 14.77
GF Value™: £5.61 vs. price of £5.60 (0.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 235.7% above the Transportation median (#332 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ICGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Irish Continental Group PLC is a transportation and logistics company domiciled in Ireland. The company organizes itself into two segments: ferries and containers & terminals. The ferries segment transports passengers and vehicles on roll-on/roll-off ferries and chartering vessels. The containers and terminal segment transports cargo and provides stevedoring and other related terminal services. The company derives maximum revenue from the Ferries Segment. Its geographical segments are Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Other.
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