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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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.47%.
The industry rank for UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:RPL's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 56.51% of 269
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 1.44
vs STU:RPL: -5.47
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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
UPM-Kymmene Oyj 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj 3-Year RORE % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) has a 3-Year RORE % of -5.47 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #152 out of 269 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 3-Year RORE % too high?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.47. Based on the distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #152 out of 269 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UPM-Kymmene Oyj has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPM-Kymmene Oyj's 3-Year RORE % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #152 out of 269 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places UPM-Kymmene Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 1.44. 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 Forest Products company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Forest Products companies is 1.44, based on 269 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 1.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.01, compared to a current price of €23.11 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -5.47. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL), the current 3-Year RORE % is -5.47 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €23.11 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.01.
GuruFocus considers UPM-Kymmene Oyj to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RPL:
3-Year RORE %: -5.47
GF Value™: €26.01 vs. price of €23.11 (11.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a Finnish paper and biomaterials company. The company produces products related to the forestry industry, including paper, pulp, and plywood. UPM is also the majority electricity generator in Finland and is one of the globalised producers of self-adhesive labeling materials. It delivers responsible solutions and innovation for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Plywood. Geographically, the company has operational footprints in Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and other regions.
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