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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.
Kibo Energy's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was 0.00%.
The industry rank for Kibo Energy's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:KBO's 5-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 2.38 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year RORE % only.
Kibo Energy (JSE:KBO) 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.
Kibo Energy 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kibo Energy 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kibo Energy'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kibo Energy'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.
Kibo Energy 5-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kibo Energy's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kibo Energy'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. 2024 and 5-year before.
Kibo Energy (JSE:KBO) has a 5-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Jun. 2024. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Kibo Energy and its competitors.
Is Kibo Energy's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Kibo Energy's current 5-Year RORE % is 0.00.
How does Kibo Energy's 5-Year RORE % compare to CEG?
Kibo Energy's 5-Year RORE % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.38. 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 2.38, based on 353 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 Kibo Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kibo Energy's current 5-Year RORE % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kibo Energy stock overvalued right now?
Kibo Energy (JSE:KBO) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 0.00. The current 5-Year RORE % is 0.00. 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 Kibo Energy (JSE:KBO), the current 5-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Jun. 2024. 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.
Kibo Energy PLC is engaged in exploring and developing coal and other minerals in Tanzania. Geographically, it has a presence in Tanzania, Ireland, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Cyprus, and Canada. Its project portfolio includes the Benga Power Plant Project (BPPP), the Mabesekwa Coal Independent Power Project (MCIPP), the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP), and Mast Energy Developments (MED). The company's current projects are Sustainable Energy (waste to energy), and Reserve power.
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