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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.
United U-Li Bhd's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.98%.
The industry rank for United U-Li Bhd's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7133's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 63.04% of 1634
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs XKLS:7133: -6.98
United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133) 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.
United U-Li Bhd 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
United U-Li Bhd 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United U-Li 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:7133 vs TT, JCI, CARR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, United U-Li 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.
United U-Li Bhd 3-Year RORE % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, United U-Li Bhd's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United U-Li 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.
United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133) has a 3-Year RORE % of -6.98 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 United U-Li Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United U-Li Bhd ranks #1030 out of 1634 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is United U-Li Bhd's 3-Year RORE % too high?
United U-Li Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -6.98. Based on the distribution chart, United U-Li Bhd ranks #1030 out of 1634 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United U-Li Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United U-Li Bhd's 3-Year RORE % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, United U-Li Bhd ranks #1030 out of 1634 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places United U-Li 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 United U-Li 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. United U-Li Bhd's current 3-Year RORE % is -6.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United U-Li Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.63, compared to a current price of RM1.37 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -6.98. United U-Li Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133), the current 3-Year RORE % is -6.98 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 United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United U-Li Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.37 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.63.
GuruFocus considers United U-Li Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7133:
3-Year RORE %: -6.98
GF Value™: RM1.63 vs. price of RM1.37 (16% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7133 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United U-Li Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it manufactures and distributes steel cable support systems, cable management systems, integrated ceiling systems, fluorescent light fittings, and LED products. The Group's reportable operating segments are: Investment Holding, Cable Support Systems, and Electrical Lighting and Fittings. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Cable Support Systems business, offering products like cable trays, cable ladders, cable trunking, wire baskets, floor trunkings, etc. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from its business in Malaysia and the rest from overseas markets.
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