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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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 233.33%.
The industry rank for Kapsch TrafficCom AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0GTO's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 95.96% of 1632
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.67
vs LTS:0GTO: 233.33
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kapsch TrafficCom AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kapsch TrafficCom 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG 3-Year RORE % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Kapsch TrafficCom 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG 3-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kapsch TrafficCom 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 Sep. 2025 and 3-year before.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) has a 3-Year RORE % of 233.33 as of Sep. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #66 out of 1632 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 233.33. The Construction industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's value of 233.33 is 3398.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #66 out of 1632 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kapsch TrafficCom AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kapsch TrafficCom AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #66 out of 1632 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kapsch TrafficCom AG in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's value of 233.33 is 3398.2% 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 Construction company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.67, based on 1,632 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. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 233.33 is 3398.2% 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 233.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.49, compared to a current price of €5.16 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 233.33 and 3398.2% above the Construction industry median of 6.67. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO), the current 3-Year RORE % is 233.33 as of Sep. 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.16 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.49.
GuruFocus considers Kapsch TrafficCom AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0GTO:
3-Year RORE %: 233.33
GF Value™: €6.49 vs. price of €5.16 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3398.2% above the Construction median (#66 of 1632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0GTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG is an Austria-based company which provides intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The company's operating segment includes Tolling and Traffic Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Tolling segment. Tolling segment comprises activities relating to the implementation and the technical and commercial operation of toll collection systems. Traffic Management segment primarily comprises activities relating to the implementation and operation of systems and solutions for controlling traffic and mobility behavior, as well as the relating components business. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe, Middle East, Africa and also has presence in Austria, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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