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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.
The Israel's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -17.22%.
The industry rank for The Israel's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
IRLCF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 65.99% of 1438
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.905
vs IRLCF: -17.22
The Israel (OTCPK:IRLCF) 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.
The Israel 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
The Israel 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Israel'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, The Israel'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.
The Israel 5-Year RORE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, The Israel's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Israel'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.
The Israel (IRLCF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -17.22 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 The Israel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Israel ranks #949 out of 1438 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is The Israel's 5-Year RORE % too high?
The Israel's current 5-Year RORE % is -17.22. Based on the distribution chart, The Israel ranks #949 out of 1438 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Israel has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Israel's 5-Year RORE % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, The Israel ranks #949 out of 1438 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places The Israel in the lower half of its industry. 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 a Chemicals company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Chemicals industry context. 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 The Israel and its competitors. The Israel's current 5-Year RORE % is -17.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Israel stock overvalued right now?
The Israel (IRLCF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of -17.22. The stock's GF Value™ is $273.43, compared to a current price of $238.00 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -17.22. The Israel's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 The Israel (IRLCF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -17.22 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 The Israel (IRLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Israel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $238.00 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of $273.43.
Key valuation signals for IRLCF:
5-Year RORE %: -17.22
GF Value™: $273.43 vs. price of $238.00 (13% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Israel Corp Ltd is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it operates as a specialty minerals and chemicals company creating solutions to challenges in the food, agriculture, and industrial markets by leveraging its bromine, potash, and phosphate resources. The group operates through the following segments: Industrial Products (Bromine), Potash, Phosphate Solutions, and Growing Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Phosphate Solutions segment, which manufactures phosphoric acid, sulphuric acid, green phosphoric acid, and phosphate fertilizers through its mines and facilities in Israel and China. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Israel, followed by Europe, South America, North America, Asia, and other regions.
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