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SynecticsLSE:SNX 72 3-Year RORE % is 21.08 as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:SNX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Business Services companies, Synectics ranks better than 64.69% 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.
Synectics's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 21.08%.
The industry rank for Synectics's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SNX's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 64.69% of 977
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.89
vs LSE:SNX: 21.08
Synectics (LSE:SNX) 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.
Synectics 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Synectics 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Synectics'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:SNX vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Synectics'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.
Synectics 3-Year RORE % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Synectics's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synectics'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 Nov. 2025 and 3-year before.
Synectics (LSE:SNX) has a 3-Year RORE % of 21.08 as of Nov. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Synectics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #345 out of 977 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Synectics' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Synectics' current 3-Year RORE % is 21.08. The Business Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.89. Synectics' value of 21.08 is 167.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synectics ranks #345 out of 977 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Synectics has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synectics' 3-Year RORE % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #345 out of 977 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Synectics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.89. Synectics' value of 21.08 is 167.2% 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 7.89, based on 977 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. Synectics's current 3-Year RORE % of 21.08 is 167.2% 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 Synectics and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synectics's current 3-Year RORE % is 21.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synectics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics (LSE:SNX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £1.95 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 21.08 and 167.2% above the Business Services industry median of 7.89. Synectics' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX), the current 3-Year RORE % is 21.08 as of Nov. 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.95 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.
GuruFocus considers Synectics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SNX:
3-Year RORE %: 21.08
GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £1.95 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 167.2% above the Business Services median (#345 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SNX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synectics PLC is a UK-based company, which operates in the security and surveillance systems. It business of the group is operated through Synectic Systems which develops and delivers its proprietary, technology-led solutions to specialist markets globally including oil & gas, gaming, transport, critical infrastructure, and public space through local systems integrators and channel partners; and Ocular segment which delivers integrated solutions, service, and support directly to end-users in the UK and Ireland principally within public space, transport, and national infrastructure utilising a combination of proprietary technology and third-party products.
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