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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.
PLB Engineering Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -146.98%.
The industry rank for PLB Engineering Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7055's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 93.02% of 1634
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs XKLS:7055: -146.98
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
PLB Engineering Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLB Engineering 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:7055 vs PWR, FIX, EME: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, PLB Engineering Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLB Engineering 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.
PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) has a 3-Year RORE % of -146.98 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #1520 out of 1634 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
PLB Engineering Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -146.98. Based on the distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #1520 out of 1634 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PLB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLB Engineering Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, PLB Engineering Bhd ranks #1520 out of 1634 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places PLB Engineering Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.72. 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 6.72, based on 1,634 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 PLB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLB Engineering Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -146.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.14, compared to a current price of RM0.80 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -146.98. PLB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055), the current 3-Year RORE % is -146.98 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 PLB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:7055) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.80 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.14.
GuruFocus considers PLB Engineering Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7055:
3-Year RORE %: -146.98
GF Value™: RM1.14 vs. price of RM0.80 (29.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7055 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based firm engaged in property development, construction, and related services. The company operates in four segments: Construction, which involves the construction of industrial, residential, and commercial buildings and renovation work; Property development, which comprises housing and property development; Investment holding, which includes investment holding and property letting; and the Solar energy segment, which comprises the generation of electricity from the solar plant. The majority of its revenue comes from the Construction Segment.
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