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.
Petra Diamonds's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 166.60%.
The industry rank for Petra Diamonds's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
PDLMF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 96.65% of 1882
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -5.025
vs PDLMF: 166.60
Petra Diamonds (OTCPK:PDLMF) 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.
Petra Diamonds 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Petra Diamonds 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Petra Diamonds'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Petra Diamonds'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.
Petra Diamonds 5-Year RORE % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Petra Diamonds's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petra Diamonds'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.
Petra Diamonds (PDLMF) has a 5-Year RORE % of 166.60 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 Petra Diamonds and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Petra Diamonds ranks #63 out of 1882 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Petra Diamonds' 5-Year RORE % too high?
Petra Diamonds' current 5-Year RORE % is 166.60. Based on the distribution chart, Petra Diamonds ranks #63 out of 1882 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Petra Diamonds has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petra Diamonds' 5-Year RORE % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Petra Diamonds ranks #63 out of 1882 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Petra Diamonds in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Petra Diamonds and its competitors. Petra Diamonds's current 5-Year RORE % is 166.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petra Diamonds stock overvalued right now?
Petra Diamonds (PDLMF) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 166.60. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.97, compared to a current price of $0.27 — trading 72.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 166.60. Petra Diamonds' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Petra Diamonds (PDLMF), the current 5-Year RORE % is 166.60 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 Petra Diamonds (PDLMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petra Diamonds stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.27 is trading 72.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.97.
Key valuation signals for PDLMF:
5-Year RORE %: 166.60
GF Value™: $0.97 vs. price of $0.27 (72.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDLMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petra Diamonds Ltd is an independent diamond mining company. It focuses on the upstream segment of the diamond pipeline, which includes mining, processing, sorting, and selling rough diamonds. It operates in Southern Africa, with mines such as Cullinan and Finsch producing high-quality white and rare blue diamonds. Its operating and geographical segments are: a) Mining: The extraction and sale of rough diamonds from mining operations in South Africa and Tanzania, b) Corporate: Administrative activities in the United Kingdom, c) Beneficiation: Beneficiation activities in South Africa. The majority of revenue is generated from the sale of rough diamonds.
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