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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.
Genesis Energy LP's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -13.91%.
The industry rank for Genesis Energy LP's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
GEL's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 65.78% of 865
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs GEL: -13.91
Genesis Energy LP (NYSE:GEL) 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.
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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.
Genesis Energy LP 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Genesis Energy LP 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesis Energy LP'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.
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Genesis Energy LP'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.
Genesis Energy LP 5-Year RORE % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Genesis Energy LP's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Energy LP'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 Jun. 2026 and 5-year before.
Genesis Energy LP (GEL) has a 5-Year RORE % of -13.91 as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Genesis Energy LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy LP ranks #569 out of 865 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is Genesis Energy LP's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Genesis Energy LP's current 5-Year RORE % is -13.91. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Energy LP ranks #569 out of 865 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genesis Energy LP has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Energy LP's 5-Year RORE % compare to LPG and NGL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy LP ranks #569 out of 865 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Genesis Energy LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 3.07. 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 3.07, based on 865 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 Genesis Energy LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesis Energy LP's current 5-Year RORE % is -13.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Energy LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy LP (GEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.83, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -13.91. Genesis Energy LP's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 Genesis Energy LP (GEL), the current 5-Year RORE % is -13.91 as of Jun. 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 Genesis Energy LP (GEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.83.
GuruFocus considers Genesis Energy LP to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GEL:
5-Year RORE %: -13.91
GF Value™: $17.83 vs. price of $16.00 (10.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genesis Energy LP focuses on the midstream segment of the crude oil and natural gas industry. It offers various services to crude oil and natural gas producers, and industrial and commercial enterprises. The company's reportable segments are: Offshore pipeline transportation, Marine transportation, and Onshore transportation and services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Offshore pipeline transportation segment, which includes the transportation and processing of crude oil and natural gas in the Gulf of America. The Marine transportation segment provides waterborne transportation of petroleum products and crude oil throughout North America; and the Onshore transportation and services segment deals with crude oil logistics, sour gas processing, and sells sulfur byproducts.
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