UPL (LSE:UPLL) 3-Year RORE % : -714.29% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is UPL 3-Year RORE %?

UPL LSE:UPLL 81 3-Year RORE % is -714.29 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:UPLL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Agriculture companies, UPL ranks worse than 98.77% 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. UPL's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -714.29%.

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

LSE:UPLL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
98.77% of 243 companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 7.27 vs LSE:UPLL: -714.29

UPL  (LSE:UPLL) 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.


UPL 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


UPL 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for UPL'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.

UPL 3-Year RORE % Chart

UPL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year RORE %
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UPL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -238.96 -963.16 93.55 -441.89 -714.29

LSE:UPLL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, UPL'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.


UPL 3-Year RORE % vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, UPL's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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UPL 3-Year RORE % Calculation

UPL's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 )
=( 0.482--0.418 )/( 0.273-0.399 )
=0.9/-0.126
=-714.29 %

* 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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -714.29 mean?
UPL (LSE:UPLL) has a 3-Year RORE % of -714.29 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on UPL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #240 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is UPL's 3-Year RORE % too high?
UPL's current 3-Year RORE % is -714.29. Based on the distribution chart, UPL ranks #240 out of 243 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UPL has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPL's 3-Year RORE % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, UPL ranks #240 out of 243 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places UPL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.27. 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 Agriculture company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Agriculture companies is 7.27, based on 243 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 UPL and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPL's current 3-Year RORE % is -714.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL (LSE:UPLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.20, compared to a current price of $14.00 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -714.29. UPL's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 UPL (LSE:UPLL), the current 3-Year RORE % is -714.29 as of Mar. 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 UPL (LSE:UPLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.00 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.20. GuruFocus considers UPL to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:UPLL:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -714.29
  • GF Value™: $16.20 vs. price of $14.00 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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


UPL Business Description

Other Exchanges UPL:India512070:India
Address C. D. Marg, 11th Road, Uniphos House, Madhu Park, Khar (West), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 051
UPL Ltd is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of crop protection products. The firm's crop protection portfolio includes fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, plant growth regulators, rodenticides, and specialty crop chemicals. The firm's seed products consist of nutri-feeds, seeds, and seed treatment products. UPL competes on price with the manufacture and sale of generic products. The company generates its revenue globally, with sales in various countries, and derives a majority share of its revenue from its business outside India. The firm sells its products through a distribution network in each region.
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