National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) 3-Year RORE % : 39.18% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:4030 National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia SAU:4030
70 GF Score
Price ﷼31.10
GF Value ﷼31.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 3-Year RORE %?

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia SAU:4030 -3.60% 70 3-Year RORE % is 39.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4030 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼31.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 934 Transportation companies, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks better than 80.84% 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. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.18%.

The industry rank for National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4030's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
80.84% of 934 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.615 vs SAU:4030: 39.18

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia  (SAU:4030) 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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National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 3-Year RORE % Chart

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Quarterly Data
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3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.18 2.01 3.31 17.63 39.18

SAU:4030 vs KEX: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia 3-Year RORE % Calculation

National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia'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 )
=( 4.39-1.696 )/( 8.516-1.64 )
=2.694/6.876
=39.18 %

* 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 39.18 mean?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) has a 3-Year RORE % of 39.18 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #179 out of 934 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's 3-Year RORE % too high?
National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current 3-Year RORE % is 39.18. The Transportation industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.62. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 39.18 is 749% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #179 out of 934 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's 3-Year RORE % compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia ranks #179 out of 934 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.62. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's value of 39.18 is 749% 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 Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.62, based on 934 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. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current 3-Year RORE % of 39.18 is 749% 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's current 3-Year RORE % is 39.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼31.88, compared to a current price of ﷼31.10 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 39.18 and 749% above the Transportation industry median of 4.62. National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030), the current 3-Year RORE % is 39.18 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 National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia (SAU:4030) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼31.10 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼31.88. GuruFocus considers National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4030:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 39.18
  • GF Value™: ﷼31.88 vs. price of ﷼31.10 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 749% above the Transportation median (#179 of 934)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4030 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Shipping Company ofudi Arabia Business Description

Address 3074 Prince Muhammad Ibn Abdulaziz Road, P.O Box 8931, 12th - 15th Floor, Olaya Towers, Tower B, Olaya District, Riyadh, SAU, 12213-8022
National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia is engaged in purchasing, selling, and operating vessels for the coordination of transport & storage on board vessels, transportation of cargo, cargo clearance, agencies for maritime shipping companies, and all marine transport activities. The Group performs its operations through four segments, which are Transportation of oil, Transportation of chemicals, Logistics, and Transportation of dry bulk. It earns maximum revenue from the Transportation of oil segment, which is a provider of crude oil transportation services.
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