Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) 3-Year RORE % : 4.36% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:SAIL Steel Authority Of India Ltd NSE:SAIL
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What is Steel Authority Of India 3-Year RORE %?

Steel Authority Of India NSE:SAIL -0.25% 75 3-Year RORE % is 4.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:SAIL with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹142.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Steel companies, Steel Authority Of India ranks better than 53.69% 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. Steel Authority Of India's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.36%.

The industry rank for Steel Authority Of India's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:SAIL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
53.69% of 596 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -0.39 vs NSE:SAIL: 4.36

Steel Authority Of India  (NSE:SAIL) 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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Steel Authority Of India 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Steel Authority Of India'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.

Steel Authority Of India 3-Year RORE % Chart

Steel Authority Of India Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
3-Year RORE %
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NSE:SAIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Steel Authority Of India'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.


Steel Authority Of India 3-Year RORE % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Steel Authority Of India's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Steel Authority Of India's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Steel Authority Of India 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Steel Authority Of India's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( 8.16-7.41 )/( 21.31-4.1 )
=0.75/17.21
=4.36 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 4.36 mean?
Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 4.36 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #276 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Steel Authority Of India's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Steel Authority Of India's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.36. Based on the distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #276 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Steel Authority Of India has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steel Authority Of India's 3-Year RORE % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Steel Authority Of India ranks #276 out of 596 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Steel Authority Of India in the upper half of its industry. 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 Steel company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Steel Authority Of India and its competitors. Steel Authority Of India's current 3-Year RORE % is 4.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steel Authority Of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹142.55, compared to a current price of ₹162.64 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 4.36. Steel Authority Of India's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 4.36 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 Steel Authority Of India (NSE:SAIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steel Authority Of India stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹162.64 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹142.55. GuruFocus considers Steel Authority Of India to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:SAIL:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 4.36
  • GF Value™: ₹142.55 vs. price of ₹162.64 (14.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Steel Authority Of India Business Description

Other Exchanges 500113:India
Address Lodi Road, Ispat Bhawan, New Delhi, IND, 110003
Steel Authority Of India Ltd is a steelmaker. The company produces flat steel products (including plates, sheets, coils, and galvanized plain), long steel products (rails, structural, wire rods, and merchant products), electric-resistance-welded pipes, and silicon steel sheets. Flat and long products account for the majority of the company's sales. The company runs five integrated steel plants and three alloy steel plants. The segments of the company include BSP, DSP, RSP, BSL, ISP, ASP, SSP, VISL and Others. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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