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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.
Saudi Public Transport Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 201.96%.
The industry rank for Saudi Public Transport Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4040's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 96.15% of 935
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.58
vs SAU:4040: 201.96
Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) 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.
Saudi Public Transport Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Saudi Public Transport 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.
SAU:4040 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Saudi Public Transport 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.
Saudi Public Transport Co 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Saudi Public Transport Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Public Transport 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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) has a 3-Year RORE % of 201.96 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 Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #36 out of 935 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Saudi Public Transport Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 201.96. The Transportation industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.58. Saudi Public Transport Co's value of 201.96 is 4309.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #36 out of 935 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saudi Public Transport Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Public Transport Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Saudi Public Transport Co ranks #36 out of 935 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Saudi Public Transport Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.58. Saudi Public Transport Co's value of 201.96 is 4309.6% 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 4.58, based on 935 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. Saudi Public Transport Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 201.96 is 4309.6% 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 Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saudi Public Transport Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 201.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼24.99, compared to a current price of ﷼10.82 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 201.96 and 4309.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.58. Saudi Public Transport Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040), the current 3-Year RORE % is 201.96 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼10.82 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼24.99.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Public Transport Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4040:
3-Year RORE %: 201.96
GF Value™: ﷼24.99 vs. price of ﷼10.82 (56.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4309.6% above the Transportation median (#36 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Public Transport Co provides transportation services. It offers passenger land transport in both intra- and inter-city routes throughout the Kingdom and beyond. The Group is also involved in transferring non-postal parcels, cargo, school transport, teacher transport, car rentals, and sand and gravel transport. The segments include passenger transport, specialized services, technical shared services, digital mobility solutions, and the concession for the Abdul-Aziz Project for public transport in Riyadh, with the majority of its revenue coming from this concession segment. Business activities operate through Saudi Arabia.
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