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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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.08%.
The industry rank for ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5228's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 71.37% of 517
companies
in the Credit Services industry
Industry Median: 8.11
vs XKLS:5228: -14.08
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) 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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd 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.
For the Credit Services subindustry, ELK-Desa Resources 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.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ELK-Desa Resources 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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) has a 3-Year RORE % of -14.08 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #369 out of 517 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -14.08. Based on the distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #369 out of 517 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd ranks #369 out of 517 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places ELK-Desa Resources Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 8.11. 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 Credit Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Credit Services companies is 8.11, based on 517 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 8.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -14.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.42, compared to a current price of RM1.02 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -14.08. ELK-Desa Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228), the current 3-Year RORE % is -14.08 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 ELK-Desa Resources Bhd (XKLS:5228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ELK-Desa Resources Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.02 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.42.
GuruFocus considers ELK-Desa Resources Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5228:
3-Year RORE %: -14.08
GF Value™: RM1.42 vs. price of RM1.02 (28.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd is a Malaysian company investment holding company. The company's business segments are Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services and the Trading of furniture. The Hire-purchase financing and other integrated services segment is involved in the business of hire-purchase financing for used motor vehicles as well as selling general insurance policies as an insurance agent and the Trading of furniture segment is involved in the business of trading, export, wholesaling, and manufacturing of furniture. The company earns the majority of its revenue from hire-purchase financing.
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