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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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.12%.
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.
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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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
NSE:RCF vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers 3-Year RORE % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers'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.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 41.12 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #55 out of 244 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' current 3-Year RORE % is 41.12. The Agriculture industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.04. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 41.12 is 484.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #55 out of 244 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' 3-Year RORE % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers ranks #55 out of 244 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 7.04. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' value of 41.12 is 484.1% 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 Agriculture company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Agriculture companies is 7.04, based on 244 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. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current 3-Year RORE % of 41.12 is 484.1% 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 7.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers's current 3-Year RORE % is 41.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹363.63, compared to a current price of ₹130.82 — trading 64% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 41.12 and 484.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 7.04. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 41.12 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 Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (NSE:RCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹130.82 is trading 64% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹363.63.
GuruFocus considers Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:RCF:
3-Year RORE %: 41.12
GF Value™: ₹363.63 vs. price of ₹130.82 (64% below fair value)
Industry Position: 484.1% above the Agriculture median (#55 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:RCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Business Description
Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of fertilizers and industrial chemicals. It is a government-owned company under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, India. It operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai and Thal, Maharashtra. It produces fertilizers such as urea, complex fertilizers (NPK), bio-fertilizers, micronutrients, and water-soluble fertilizers, along with a range of industrial chemicals used in various industries. The company distributes its products across India and outside India. The company also offers soil testing and farmer training services. The Company has the following operating segments: Fertilizers, Industrial Chemicals, and Trading. The majority revenue generation segment is Industrial Chemicals.
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