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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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 144.63%.
The industry rank for Advanced Petrochemical Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2330's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 93.23% of 1522
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.63
vs SAU:2330: 144.63
Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) 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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Advanced Petrochemical Co 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Advanced Petrochemical Co'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.
Advanced Petrochemical Co 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Advanced Petrochemical Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Petrochemical Co'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 Jun. 2026 and 3-year before.
Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) has a 3-Year RORE % of 144.63 as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Advanced Petrochemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #103 out of 1522 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Advanced Petrochemical Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Advanced Petrochemical Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 144.63. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.63. Advanced Petrochemical Co's value of 144.63 is 2081.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #103 out of 1522 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Petrochemical Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Petrochemical Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Advanced Petrochemical Co ranks #103 out of 1522 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Advanced Petrochemical Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.63. Advanced Petrochemical Co's value of 144.63 is 2081.4% 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.63, based on 1,522 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. Advanced Petrochemical Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 144.63 is 2081.4% 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Petrochemical Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 144.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Petrochemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼60.49, compared to a current price of ﷼23.46 — trading 61.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 144.63 and 2081.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.63. Advanced Petrochemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330), the current 3-Year RORE % is 144.63 as of Jun. 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 Advanced Petrochemical Co (SAU:2330) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Petrochemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼23.46 is trading 61.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼60.49.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Petrochemical Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2330:
3-Year RORE %: 144.63
GF Value™: ﷼60.49 vs. price of ﷼23.46 (61.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2081.4% above the Chemicals median (#103 of 1522)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2330 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Petrochemical Co produces and sells polypropylene, polysilicon, and polysilicon downstream products that include Photovoltaic cells and Photovoltaic. The company invests in industrial projects, including petrochemical, chemical, basic, and conversion industries, and industries relating to renewable energy domestically and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its business is spread across the Middle East and North Africa region. Its products are used to manufacture various basic goods, including personal care products, fresh food packaging, lightweight plastics, and others.
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