Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8260) 3-Year RORE % : 45.79% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SAU:8260 Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co SAU:8260
63 GF Score
Price ﷼3.85
GF Value ﷼7.88
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co 3-Year RORE %?

Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co SAU:8260 63 3-Year RORE % is 45.79 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:8260 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼7.88 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 474 Insurance companies, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co ranks better than 84.39% 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. Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.79%.

The industry rank for Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:8260's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
84.39% of 474 companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 11.315 vs SAU:8260: 45.79

Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co  (SAU:8260) 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.


Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co'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.

Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:8260 vs CB, PGR, TRV: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Insurance - Property & Casualty subindustry, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance 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.


Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co 3-Year RORE % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


SAU:8260
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Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co'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 )
=( -3.7--0.201 )/( -7.641-0 )
=-3.499/-7.641
=45.79 %

* 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 45.79 mean?
Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8260) has a 3-Year RORE % of 45.79 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 Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #74 out of 474 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 45.79. The Insurance industry median 3-Year RORE % is 11.32. Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's value of 45.79 is 304.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #74 out of 474 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to CB and PGR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co ranks #74 out of 474 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 11.32. Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's value of 45.79 is 304.7% 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 Insurance company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Insurance companies is 11.32, based on 474 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. Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 45.79 is 304.7% 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 Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 11.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 45.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8260) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼7.88, compared to a current price of ﷼3.85 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 45.79 and 304.7% above the Insurance industry median of 11.32. Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8260), the current 3-Year RORE % is 45.79 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 Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co (SAU:8260) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼3.85 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼7.88. GuruFocus considers Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:8260:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 45.79
  • GF Value™: ﷼7.88 vs. price of ﷼3.85 (51.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 304.7% above the Insurance median (#74 of 474)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:8260 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co Business Description

Address Prince Saud Al Faisal Ibn Abdulaziz Street, Al Mukhmal Tower, Fourth Floor, Building No. 2904, Secondary No. 7462, JEKA2904, Al-Khalidiyah District, Jeddah, SAU, 23422
Gulf General Cooperative Insurance Co provides insurance and related services. Its principal lines of business include the provision of insurance services in the areas of Motor, Medical, Accident and Liability, Marine, Property and Engineering. The company generates key revenue from writing insurance of Motor-Comp and Motor-TPL.
63GF Score

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