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.
Echelon Resources's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -16.67%.
The industry rank for Echelon Resources's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ECH's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 68.65% of 855
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.83
vs ASX:ECH: -16.67
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.
Echelon Resources 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Echelon Resources 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Echelon Resources's 5-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.
ASX:ECH vs COP, EOG, FANG: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Echelon Resources'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.
Echelon Resources 5-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Echelon Resources's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Echelon Resources'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 Dec. 2025 and 5-year before.
Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) has a 5-Year RORE % of -16.67 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Echelon Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #587 out of 855 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Echelon Resources' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Echelon Resources' current 5-Year RORE % is -16.67. Based on the distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #587 out of 855 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Echelon Resources has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echelon Resources' 5-Year RORE % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Echelon Resources ranks #587 out of 855 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Echelon Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.83. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Oil & Gas companies is 2.83, based on 855 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. 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 Echelon Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Echelon Resources's current 5-Year RORE % is -16.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echelon Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.50, compared to a current price of A$0.35 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -16.67. Echelon Resources' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH), the current 5-Year RORE % is -16.67 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Echelon Resources (ASX:ECH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echelon Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.35 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.50.
GuruFocus considers Echelon Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ECH:
5-Year RORE %: -16.67
GF Value™: A$0.50 vs. price of A$0.35 (31% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ECH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Echelon Resources Ltd Formerly New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd is an oil and gas exploration and production company with producing assets in New Zealand. It operates through Kupe Oil and Gas Field, Amadeus Basin Oil and Gas Exploration, and Cue Energy Resources Limited segments. The company generates maximum revenue from Cue Energy Resources Limited. It has a presence in Indonesia and Australia.
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