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.
SOL SpA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.87%.
The industry rank for SOL SpA's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:SOL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 50.72% of 1518
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.21
vs MIL:SOL: 5.87
SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) 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.
SOL SpA 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
SOL SpA 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SOL SpA'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.
MIL:SOL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SOL SpA's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SOL SpA'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.
SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 5.87 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 SOL SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #770 out of 1518 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.7%.
Is SOL SpA's 3-Year RORE % too high?
SOL SpA's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.87. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.21. SOL SpA's value of 5.87 is 5.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #770 out of 1518 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SOL SpA has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SOL SpA's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SOL SpA ranks #770 out of 1518 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places SOL SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.21. SOL SpA's value of 5.87 is 5.5% below 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.21, based on 1,518 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. SOL SpA's current 3-Year RORE % of 5.87 is 5.5% below 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 SOL SpA and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SOL SpA's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SOL SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.50, compared to a current price of €60.50 — trading 42.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 5.87 and 5.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.21. SOL SpA's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 SOL SpA (MIL:SOL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 5.87 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 SOL SpA (MIL:SOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SOL SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €60.50 is trading 42.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.50.
GuruFocus considers SOL SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:SOL:
3-Year RORE %: 5.87
GF Value™: €42.50 vs. price of €60.50 (42.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% below the Chemicals median (#770 of 1518)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:SOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SOL SpA manufactures and sells industrial gases and medical equipment. The firm's two segments are based on product type. The home-care segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells a variety of medicinal gases including oxygen, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, synthetic air, and medical air. The segment also provides medical air services for hospitals. The technical gases segment sells gas-based products to the energy, agricultural, food, metalworking, glass, and electronics industries. More of SOL's revenue comes from Italy than any other country.
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