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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.
Oceaneering International's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.53%.
The industry rank for Oceaneering International's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:OII's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 73.67% of 919
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.73
vs STU:OII: 31.53
Oceaneering International (STU:OII) 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.
Oceaneering International 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Oceaneering International 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.
STU:OII vs KGS, AROC, WFRD: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Oceaneering International'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.
Oceaneering International 3-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Oceaneering International's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oceaneering International'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 Jun. 2026 and 3-year before.
Oceaneering International (STU:OII) has a 3-Year RORE % of 31.53 as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Oceaneering International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oceaneering International ranks #242 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Oceaneering International's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Oceaneering International's current 3-Year RORE % is 31.53. The Oil & Gas industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.73. Oceaneering International's value of 31.53 is 1722.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oceaneering International ranks #242 out of 919 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oceaneering International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oceaneering International's 3-Year RORE % compare to KGS and AROC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Oceaneering International ranks #242 out of 919 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Oceaneering International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.73. Oceaneering International's value of 31.53 is 1722.5% 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.73, based on 919 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. Oceaneering International's current 3-Year RORE % of 31.53 is 1722.5% 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 Oceaneering International and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oceaneering International's current 3-Year RORE % is 31.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oceaneering International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oceaneering International (STU:OII) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.49, compared to a current price of €42.40 — trading 73.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 31.53 and 1722.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.73. Oceaneering International'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 Oceaneering International (STU:OII), the current 3-Year RORE % is 31.53 as of Jun. 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 Oceaneering International (STU:OII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oceaneering International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €42.40 is trading 73.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.49.
GuruFocus considers Oceaneering International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:OII:
3-Year RORE %: 31.53
GF Value™: €24.49 vs. price of €42.40 (73.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1722.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#242 of 919)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:OII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oceaneering International Inc is a provider of engineered services and products and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries. A majority of its products are produced for the offshore oil and gas market. The company's business segments are Integrity Management and Digital Solutions, Subsea Robotics, Manufactured Products, Offshore Projects Group, and Aerospace and Defense Technologies. Maximum revenue is generated from its Subsea Robotics segment, which provides remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for drill support and vessel-based services, underwater surveys, tooling, and other activities. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States, followed by Africa, Norway, Brazil, and other regions.
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