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.
New Fortress Energy's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 120.71%.
The industry rank for New Fortress Energy's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
NFE's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 91.97% of 921
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.22
vs NFE: 120.71
New Fortress Energy (NAS:NFE) 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.
New Fortress Energy 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
New Fortress Energy 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for New Fortress Energy'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 Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, New Fortress Energy'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.
New Fortress Energy 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, New Fortress Energy's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New Fortress Energy'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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
New Fortress Energy (NFE) has a 3-Year RORE % of 120.71 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 New Fortress Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, New Fortress Energy ranks #74 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is New Fortress Energy's 3-Year RORE % too high?
New Fortress Energy's current 3-Year RORE % is 120.71. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.22. New Fortress Energy's value of 120.71 is 9794.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New Fortress Energy ranks #74 out of 921 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New Fortress Energy has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New Fortress Energy's 3-Year RORE % compare to MMLP and DLNG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, New Fortress Energy ranks #74 out of 921 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places New Fortress Energy in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.22. New Fortress Energy's value of 120.71 is 9794.3% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.22, based on 921 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. New Fortress Energy's current 3-Year RORE % of 120.71 is 9794.3% 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 New Fortress Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. New Fortress Energy's current 3-Year RORE % is 120.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New Fortress Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Fortress Energy (NFE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.42, compared to a current price of $0.36 — trading 91.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 120.71 and 9794.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.22. New Fortress Energy's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 10 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 New Fortress Energy (NFE), the current 3-Year RORE % is 120.71 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 New Fortress Energy (NFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New Fortress Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.36 is trading 91.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.42.
GuruFocus considers New Fortress Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NFE:
3-Year RORE %: 120.71
GF Value™: $4.42 vs. price of $0.36 (91.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9794.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#74 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New Fortress Energy Inc is an integrated gas-to-power company. It owns and operates natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, and an integrated fleet of ships and logistics assets to deliver turnkey energy solutions to markets globally. The company's reportable segments are: Terminals and Infrastructure, and Ships. Maximum revenue is generated from the Terminals and Infrastructure segment, which includes vertically integrated gas-to-power solutions, spanning the entire production and delivery chain from natural gas procurement and liquefaction to logistics, shipping, facilities, and conversion or development of natural gas-fired power generation. Vessels that are utilized in the company's terminal, logistics, or sub-charter operations are included in this segment.
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