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KAP AGLTS:0EWJ 39 3-Year RORE % is 53.88 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LTS:0EWJ with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.19 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 540 Conglomerates companies, KAP AG ranks better than 81.85% 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.
KAP AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 53.88%.
The industry rank for KAP AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0EWJ's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 81.85% of 540
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.405
vs LTS:0EWJ: 53.88
KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ) 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.
KAP AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
KAP AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KAP AG'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, KAP AG'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.
KAP AG 3-Year RORE % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KAP AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KAP AG'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.
KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ) has a 3-Year RORE % of 53.88 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 KAP AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KAP AG ranks #98 out of 540 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is KAP AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
KAP AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 53.88. The Conglomerates industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.41. KAP AG's value of 53.88 is 627.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KAP AG ranks #98 out of 540 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KAP AG has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KAP AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, KAP AG ranks #98 out of 540 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places KAP AG in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.41. KAP AG's value of 53.88 is 627.6% 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Conglomerates companies is 7.41, based on 540 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. KAP AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 53.88 is 627.6% 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 KAP AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KAP AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 53.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KAP AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.19, compared to a current price of €1.75 — trading 78.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 53.88 and 627.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 7.41. KAP AG's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ), the current 3-Year RORE % is 53.88 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 KAP AG (LTS:0EWJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KAP AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.75 is trading 78.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.19.
GuruFocus considers KAP AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0EWJ:
3-Year RORE %: 53.88
GF Value™: €8.19 vs. price of €1.75 (78.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 627.6% above the Conglomerates median (#98 of 540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0EWJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KAP AG is a German industrial holding company that provides engineered products and automotive components. The Flexible films segment generates maximum revenue, it is into extrusion coatings, calendaring and the conditioning of coated products. The engineered products segment includes develops, produces and sells technical fabrics and yarns whereas Surface technologies with chemical and physical conditioning specialized surface processes for refining metallic materials such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc die-casting or steel. Precision components segment manufacturers the precision components Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in the region of Germany, Rest of Europe, North/South America, Asia and in Other Countries.
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