Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST) 3-Year RORE % : 8.65% (As of Dec. 2025)


MIL:ZEST Zest SpA MIL:ZEST
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What is Zest SpA 3-Year RORE %?

Zest SpA MIL:ZEST +0.42% 24 3-Year RORE % is 8.65 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MIL:ZEST with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,532 Asset Management companies, Zest SpA ranks worse than 53.33% 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. Zest SpA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.65%.

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

MIL:ZEST's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
53.33% of 1532 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.895 vs MIL:ZEST: 8.65

Zest SpA  (MIL:ZEST) 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.


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Zest SpA 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zest 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.

Zest SpA 3-Year RORE % Chart

Zest SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.17 -506.25 128.17 129.21 8.65

Zest SpA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 128.17 94.52 129.21 12.89 8.65

MIL:ZEST vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Zest 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.


Zest SpA 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Zest SpA's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zest SpA 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Zest SpA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 )
=( -0.006--0.056 )/( 0.578-0 )
=0.05/0.578
=8.65 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 8.65 mean?
Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST) has a 3-Year RORE % of 8.65 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 Zest SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zest SpA ranks #817 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Zest SpA's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Zest SpA's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.65. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. Zest SpA's value of 8.65 is 32.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zest SpA ranks #817 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zest SpA has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zest SpA's 3-Year RORE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Zest SpA ranks #817 out of 1532 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Zest SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. Zest SpA's value of 8.65 is 32.9% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.90, based on 1,532 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. Zest SpA's current 3-Year RORE % of 8.65 is 32.9% 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 Zest SpA and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zest SpA's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zest SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.12 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 8.65 and 32.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 12.90. Zest SpA's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST), the current 3-Year RORE % is 8.65 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 Zest SpA (MIL:ZEST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zest SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.12 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15. GuruFocus considers Zest SpA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:ZEST:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 8.65
  • GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.12 (20.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 32.9% below the Asset Management median (#817 of 1532)

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


Zest SpA Business Description

Address Via Marsala 29h, Rome, ITA, 00185
Zest SpA formerly LVenture Group SpA is a holding company. It operates in the Private Equity and Venture Capital and provides financial support for the development of StartUp, bringing also a network of relationships and high sectoral expertise.
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