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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.46%.
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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA 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.
OSL:EMGS vs SLB, BKR, HAL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA'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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA'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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 31.46 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #261 out of 922 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's 3-Year RORE % too high?
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's current 3-Year RORE % is 31.46. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.23. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's value of 31.46 is 2468.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #261 out of 922 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's 3-Year RORE % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #261 out of 922 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.23. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's value of 31.46 is 2468.2% 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 1.23, based on 922 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. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's current 3-Year RORE % of 31.46 is 2468.2% 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's current 3-Year RORE % is 31.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.00, compared to a current price of kr0.19 — trading 90.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 31.46 and 2468.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.23. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 6 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 31.46 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.19 is trading 90.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.00.
GuruFocus considers ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:EMGS:
3-Year RORE %: 31.46
GF Value™: kr2.00 vs. price of kr0.19 (90.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2468.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#261 of 922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:EMGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Business Description
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA is a company engaged in offering electromagnetic services. The company uses the electromagnetic survey method to locate hydrocarbons in offshore reservoirs. The company's focus is on planning, acquisition, processing, modeling, interpretation, and integration of electromagnetic data. Oil and gas companies, as well as other customers, utilize its services to determine whether an offshore area is suitable for the commercial production of hydrocarbons. The company operates in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Norway, North and South America, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean. The majority of their revenue is generated from Asia and the Pacific Ocean. It makes money through proprietary contract sales and multi-client sales.
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