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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.
West China Cement's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.38%.
The industry rank for West China Cement's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
WCHNF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 74.42% of 391
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.8
vs WCHNF: 34.38
West China Cement (OTCPK:WCHNF) 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.
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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.
West China Cement 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
West China Cement 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West China Cement'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 Building Materials subindustry, West China Cement'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.
West China Cement 3-Year RORE % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, West China Cement's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West China Cement'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
West China Cement (WCHNF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 34.38 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 West China Cement and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #100 out of 391 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is West China Cement's 3-Year RORE % too high?
West China Cement's current 3-Year RORE % is 34.38. The Building Materials industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.80. West China Cement's value of 34.38 is 492.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #100 out of 391 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West China Cement has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West China Cement's 3-Year RORE % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, West China Cement ranks #100 out of 391 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts West China Cement in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.80. West China Cement's value of 34.38 is 492.8% 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 a Building Materials company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Building Materials companies is 5.80, based on 391 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. West China Cement's current 3-Year RORE % of 34.38 is 492.8% 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 West China Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West China Cement's current 3-Year RORE % is 34.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West China Cement stock overvalued right now?
West China Cement (WCHNF) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 34.38. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.31, compared to a current price of $0.35 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 34.38 and 492.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.80. West China Cement's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 West China Cement (WCHNF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 34.38 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 West China Cement (WCHNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West China Cement stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.35 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.31.
Key valuation signals for WCHNF:
3-Year RORE %: 34.38
GF Value™: $0.31 vs. price of $0.35 (14.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 492.8% above the Building Materials median (#100 of 391)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WCHNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West China Cement Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cement and cement products in China. The primary use of West China's cement is in the construction of infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, railways, roads, and residential buildings. It operates in two business segments: The PRC market and Overseas markets. The PRC markets generated the key revenue.
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