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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 88.76%.
WRFRF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 88.44% of 1687
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs WRFRF: 88.76
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (OTCPK:WRFRF) 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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co 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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co 3-Year RORE % Chart
WRFRF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co'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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co 3-Year RORE % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wharf Real Estate Investment Co'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.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) has a 3-Year RORE % of 88.76 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co ranks #195 out of 1687 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 88.76. The Real Estate industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's value of 88.76 is 1587.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co ranks #195 out of 1687 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co ranks #195 out of 1687 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Wharf Real Estate Investment Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's value of 88.76 is 1587.5% 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 a Real Estate company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Real Estate companies is 5.26, based on 1,687 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. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's current 3-Year RORE % of 88.76 is 1587.5% 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's current 3-Year RORE % is 88.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wharf Real Estate Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.10, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 88.76 and 1587.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.26. Wharf Real Estate Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF), the current 3-Year RORE % is 88.76 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 Wharf Real Estate Investment Co (WRFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wharf Real Estate Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.10.
GuruFocus considers Wharf Real Estate Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WRFRF:
3-Year RORE %: 88.76
GF Value™: $3.10 vs. price of $2.70 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1587.5% above the Real Estate median (#195 of 1687)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WRFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co Business Description
Wharf spun off Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. in November 2017. It is a leading property investor with a focus on prime retail assets in Hong Kong. Rental income from flagship assets Harbour City and Times Square accounts for over 85% of revenue. The balance comes from Plaza Hollywood, The Murray, and Marco Polo hotels, and two offices in the central business district. The group also holds two malls in Singapore and a mixed development in Suzhou. Wharf was originally a shipping company but transformed into a property developer and investor in the 1960s by redeveloping its unused industrial assets, many located in city center and waterfront locations. The Harbour City site had been wharfs, and the Times Square site was a tram depot in the 1970s. Wheelock holds a 49% stake in the group.
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