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Hallador Energy CoHNRG +4.26%57 5-Year RORE % is -12.75 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates HNRG with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hallador Energy Co ranks worse than 64.23% on this metric.
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.
Hallador Energy Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -12.75%.
The industry rank for Hallador Energy Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
Hallador Energy Co (NAS:HNRG) 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.
Hallador Energy Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Hallador Energy Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hallador Energy Co'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.
HNRG vs NRGV, ELLO, XIFR: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Hallador Energy 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.
Hallador Energy Co 5-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Hallador Energy Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hallador Energy 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 Jun. 2026 and 5-year before.
Hallador Energy Co (HNRG) has a 5-Year RORE % of -12.75 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 Hallador Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hallador Energy Co ranks #228 out of 355 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Hallador Energy Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Hallador Energy Co's current 5-Year RORE % is -12.75. Based on the distribution chart, Hallador Energy Co ranks #228 out of 355 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hallador Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hallador Energy Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to NRGV and ELLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hallador Energy Co ranks #228 out of 355 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Hallador Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.10. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.10, based on 355 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 Hallador Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hallador Energy Co's current 5-Year RORE % is -12.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hallador Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hallador Energy Co (HNRG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.84, compared to a current price of $16.16 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -12.75. Hallador Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Hallador Energy Co (HNRG), the current 5-Year RORE % is -12.75 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 Hallador Energy Co (HNRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hallador Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.16 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.84.
GuruFocus considers Hallador Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNRG:
5-Year RORE %: -12.75
GF Value™: $10.84 vs. price of $16.16 (49.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hallador Energy Co is a vertically integrated, independent power producer (IPP) and fuel company with operations in Indiana. The Company operates across multiple stages of the energy value chain, from accredited capacity and energy to coal. The Company's electric operations are located within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator's (MISO) footprint. The company's business is organized based on the services and products it provide in two segments: (i) Electric Operations and (ii) Coal Operations.
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