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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.
Gamuda Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.53%.
The industry rank for Gamuda Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5398's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 51.53% of 1636
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.84
vs XKLS:5398: 5.53
Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) 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.
Gamuda Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Gamuda Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gamuda 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:5398 vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Gamuda 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.
Gamuda Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Gamuda Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gamuda 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 Apr. 2026 and 3-year before.
Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) has a 3-Year RORE % of 5.53 as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #843 out of 1636 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is Gamuda Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Gamuda Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.53. The Construction industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.84. Gamuda Bhd's value of 5.53 is 19.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #843 out of 1636 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gamuda Bhd has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gamuda Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Gamuda Bhd ranks #843 out of 1636 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Gamuda Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.84. Gamuda Bhd's value of 5.53 is 19.2% below 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 Construction company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Construction companies is 6.84, based on 1,636 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. Gamuda Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % of 5.53 is 19.2% below 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 Gamuda Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gamuda Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gamuda Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.90, compared to a current price of RM4.24 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 5.53 and 19.2% below the Construction industry median of 6.84. Gamuda Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398), the current 3-Year RORE % is 5.53 as of Apr. 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 Gamuda Bhd (XKLS:5398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gamuda Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM4.24 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.90.
GuruFocus considers Gamuda Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5398:
3-Year RORE %: 5.53
GF Value™: RM4.90 vs. price of RM4.24 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% below the Construction median (#843 of 1636)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gamuda Bhd is principally into investment holding and civil engineering construction. The company's business activities include: Engineering and Construction, Property Development, Renewable Energy, and Technology and Digitalisation. Its reportable segments are: (i) Engineering and construction-the construction of highways and bridges, airfield facilities, railway, tunnel, water treatment plants, dams, general and trading services related to construction activities and the management of water supply; and (ii) Property development and club operations - the development of residential and commercial properties and club operations. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Engineering and Construction segment.
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