WGELF (Western Gold Exploration) 3-Year RORE % : -34.43% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Western Gold Exploration 3-Year RORE %?

Western Gold Exploration WGELF 38 3-Year RORE % is -34.43 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WGELF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,153 Metals & Mining companies, Western Gold Exploration ranks worse than 76.73% 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. Western Gold Exploration's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -34.43%.

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

WGELF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
76.73% of 2153 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -0.05 vs WGELF: -34.43

Western Gold Exploration  (OTCPK:WGELF) 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.


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Western Gold Exploration 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Gold Exploration'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.

Western Gold Exploration 3-Year RORE % Chart

Western Gold Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -27.09 -8.64 -49.88 -23.21

Western Gold Exploration Quarterly Data
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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 -56.14 -46.43 -39.05 -23.21 -34.43

WGELF vs NEM, AU: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Western Gold Exploration'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.


Western Gold Exploration 3-Year RORE % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Gold Exploration's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Gold Exploration's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Western Gold Exploration 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Western Gold Exploration'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 )
=( -0.061--0.134 )/( -0.212-0 )
=0.073/-0.212
=-34.43 %

* 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 -34.43 mean?
Western Gold Exploration (WGELF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -34.43 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 Western Gold Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #1652 out of 2153 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Western Gold Exploration's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Western Gold Exploration's current 3-Year RORE % is -34.43. Based on the distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #1652 out of 2153 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Gold Exploration has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Gold Exploration's 3-Year RORE % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #1652 out of 2153 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Western Gold Exploration in the lower half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Western Gold Exploration and its competitors. Western Gold Exploration's current 3-Year RORE % is -34.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Gold Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Western Gold Exploration (WGELF) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -34.43. The current 3-Year RORE % is -34.43. Western Gold Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Western Gold Exploration (WGELF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -34.43 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.

Western Gold Exploration Business Description

Other Exchanges WGLD:Canada
Address 421 - 7th Avenue SW, Suite 1600, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 4K9
Western Gold Exploration Ltd is a mineral exploration company. The company is engaged in the exploration and development of its prospective mineral properties located in Argyll County in western Scotland. The company focuses on Gold and copper exploration and development. The properties include the Caledonian Gold Project and Lorne Porphyry Project.
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