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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.
Paos Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 93.08%.
The industry rank for Paos Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5022's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 89.66% of 1519
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 6.22
vs XKLS:5022: 93.08
Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) 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.
Paos Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Paos Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paos Holdings Bhd'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.
XKLS:5022 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Paos Holdings Bhd'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.
Paos Holdings Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Paos Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paos Holdings Bhd'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 Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.
Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) has a 3-Year RORE % of 93.08 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Paos Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #157 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Paos Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Paos Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 93.08. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.22. Paos Holdings Bhd's value of 93.08 is 1396.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #157 out of 1519 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paos Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paos Holdings Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Paos Holdings Bhd ranks #157 out of 1519 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Paos Holdings Bhd in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.22. Paos Holdings Bhd's value of 93.08 is 1396.5% 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 Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Chemicals companies is 6.22, based on 1,519 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. Paos Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % of 93.08 is 1396.5% 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 Paos Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paos Holdings Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 93.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paos Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.16, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 65.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 93.08 and 1396.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.22. Paos Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022), the current 3-Year RORE % is 93.08 as of Feb. 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 Paos Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5022) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paos Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 65.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.16.
GuruFocus considers Paos Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5022:
3-Year RORE %: 93.08
GF Value™: RM0.16 vs. price of RM0.27 (65.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1396.5% above the Chemicals median (#157 of 1519)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5022 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paos Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates in the following reportable segments: Manufacturing, Trading, and Integrated hotel operations and property investment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading segment, which is involved in the trading of specialty fats produced from palm oil and the trading of marine gas oil. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in contract manufacturing and the dealing of soap and its related products, toll manufacturing of products from palm oil, and manufacturing of specialty fats; and the Integrated hotel operations and property investment segment is involved in the operation and management of hotel and restaurant. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its domestic market.
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