SHEN (Shenandoah Telecommunications Co) 3-Year RORE % : -194.36% (As of Mar. 2026)


SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co SHEN
61 GF Score
Price $13.56
GF Value $16.33
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Shenandoah Telecommunications Co 3-Year RORE %?

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co SHEN -7.19% 61 3-Year RORE % is -194.36 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHEN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Telecommunication Services companies, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co ranks worse than 95.6% 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. Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -194.36%.

The industry rank for Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

SHEN's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
95.6% of 341 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.82 vs SHEN: -194.36

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co  (NAS:SHEN) 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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Shenandoah Telecommunications Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shenandoah Telecommunications 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.

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co 3-Year RORE % Chart

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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SHEN vs GLIBA, CCOI, OPTU: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Shenandoah Telecommunications 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.


Shenandoah Telecommunications Co 3-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Shenandoah Telecommunications Co 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Shenandoah Telecommunications 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 )
=( -0.8-4.37 )/( 2.96-0.3 )
=-5.17/2.66
=-194.36 %

* 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 -194.36 mean?
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) has a 3-Year RORE % of -194.36 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 Shenandoah Telecommunications Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co ranks #326 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -194.36. Based on the distribution chart, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co ranks #326 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to GLIBA and CCOI?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co ranks #326 out of 341 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Shenandoah Telecommunications Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 6.82, based on 341 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. 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 Shenandoah Telecommunications Co and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -194.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shenandoah Telecommunications Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.33, compared to a current price of $13.56 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -194.36. Shenandoah Telecommunications Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN), the current 3-Year RORE % is -194.36 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 Shenandoah Telecommunications Co (SHEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shenandoah Telecommunications Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.56 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.33. GuruFocus considers Shenandoah Telecommunications Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SHEN:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -194.36
  • GF Value™: $16.33 vs. price of $13.56 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Shenandoah Telecommunications Co Business Description

Address 500 Shentel Way, Edinburg, VA, USA, 22824
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co with its subsidiaries, provides various broadband communication products and services via its wireless, cable, fiber optic, and fixed wireless networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The company operates through one business unit: Broadband. The broadband segment provides broadband Internet, video, and voice services to residential and commercial customers. The broadband segment generates the vast majority of the company's revenue, with the bulk of sales flowing from residential and small, and medium businesses within the broadband unit.
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