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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.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.75%.
AMM:ZEIC's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 85.24% of 210
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.005
vs AMM:ZEIC: 77.75
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) 5-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, 5-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.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co 5-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.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co 5-Year RORE % Chart
AMM:ZEIC vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co 5-Year RORE % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's 5-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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) has a 5-Year RORE % of 77.75 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #31 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 77.75. The Education industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.01. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 77.75 is 1841.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #31 out of 210 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co ranks #31 out of 210 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 4.01. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's value of 77.75 is 1841.3% 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 5-Year RORE % for an Education company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Education companies is 4.01, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current 5-Year RORE % of 77.75 is 1841.3% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 77.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD5.17, compared to a current price of JOD3.33 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 77.75 and 1841.3% above the Education industry median of 4.01. Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC), the current 5-Year RORE % is 77.75 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 Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co (AMM:ZEIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JOD3.33 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD5.17.
GuruFocus considers Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AMM:ZEIC:
5-Year RORE %: 77.75
GF Value™: JOD5.17 vs. price of JOD3.33 (35.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1841.3% above the Education median (#31 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:ZEIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co Business Description
Al-Zarka Educational & Investment Co provides educational services. It is a private university located in Zarqa city. The company's current main activity consists of establishing and founding a private university, a dental center, a specialized hospital, a general hospital, establishing and managing kindergartens, establishing schools for all educational levels, managing expenses, dues and medical claims, training in technological skills, rehabilitation, auditory and verbal training, speech therapy, training in the use of computers and computer programs, and vocational training and development.
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