MTN Group (STU:LL6) 3-Year RORE % : -444.44% (As of Dec. 2025)


STU:LL6 MTN Group Ltd STU:LL6
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GF Value €7.87
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What is MTN Group 3-Year RORE %?

MTN Group STU:LL6 -4.13% 77 3-Year RORE % is -444.44 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Telecommunication Services companies, MTN Group ranks worse than 97.94% 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. MTN Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -444.44%.

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

STU:LL6's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
97.94% of 340 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 6.79 vs STU:LL6: -444.44

MTN Group  (STU:LL6) 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.


MTN Group 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


MTN Group 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MTN Group'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.

MTN Group 3-Year RORE % Chart

MTN Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15.74 7.93 -40.10 1,114.47 -444.44

MTN Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -40.10 -254.46 1,114.47 360.00 -444.44

STU:LL6 vs TMUS, VZ, T: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, MTN Group'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.


MTN Group 3-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where MTN Group's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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MTN Group 3-Year RORE % Calculation

MTN Group's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 )
=( 0.55-0.11 )/( 0.397-0.496 )
=0.44/-0.099
=-444.44 %

* 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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -444.44 mean?
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a 3-Year RORE % of -444.44 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on MTN Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #333 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is MTN Group's 3-Year RORE % too high?
MTN Group's current 3-Year RORE % is -444.44. Based on the distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #333 out of 340 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's 3-Year RORE % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #333 out of 340 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places MTN Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.79. 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 6.79, based on 340 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 MTN Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTN Group's current 3-Year RORE % is -444.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.87, compared to a current price of €11.60 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -444.44. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current 3-Year RORE % is -444.44 as of Dec. 2025. 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.60 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.87. GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -444.44
  • GF Value™: €7.87 vs. price of €11.60 (47.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MTN Group Business Description

Address Innovation Centre 216 - 14th Avenue, Fairland, Roodepoort, Gauteng, Johannesburg, ZAF, 2195
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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