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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.
Consolidated Water Co's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.42%.
The industry rank for Consolidated Water Co's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CW2's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 61.16% of 466
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 9.97
vs STU:CW2: 15.42
Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2) 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.
Consolidated Water Co 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Consolidated Water Co 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Consolidated Water 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.
STU:CW2 vs YORW, ARTNA, CDZI: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Consolidated Water 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.
Consolidated Water Co 5-Year RORE % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Consolidated Water Co's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consolidated Water 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.
Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2) has a 5-Year RORE % of 15.42 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 Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #181 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Consolidated Water Co's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Consolidated Water Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 15.42. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year RORE % is 9.97. Consolidated Water Co's value of 15.42 is 54.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #181 out of 466 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Consolidated Water Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consolidated Water Co's 5-Year RORE % compare to YORW and ARTNA?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Consolidated Water Co ranks #181 out of 466 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Consolidated Water Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 9.97. Consolidated Water Co's value of 15.42 is 54.7% above this benchmark. 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 - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 9.97, based on 466 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. Consolidated Water Co's current 5-Year RORE % of 15.42 is 54.7% above the industry median. 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 Consolidated Water Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 9.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Consolidated Water Co's current 5-Year RORE % is 15.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consolidated Water Co stock overvalued right now?
Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2) has a current 5-Year RORE % of 15.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.06, compared to a current price of €24.58 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is 15.42 and 54.7% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 9.97. Consolidated Water Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2), the current 5-Year RORE % is 15.42 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 Consolidated Water Co (STU:CW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consolidated Water Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €24.58 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.06.
Key valuation signals for STU:CW2:
5-Year RORE %: 15.42
GF Value™: €23.06 vs. price of €24.58 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.7% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#181 of 466)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consolidated Water Co Ltd is a water utility company. It develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems. The company's business segments are; The retail segment operates the water utility for the Seven Mile Beach and West Bay areas of Grand Cayman Island, The bulk segment supplies potable water to government utilities in Grand Cayman and The Bahamas under long-term contracts, The services segment designs, constructs and sells water infrastructure and provides management and operating services to third parties. The manufacturing segment manufactures and services a wide range of custom and specialized water-related products applicable to commercial, municipal, and industrial water production, supply, and treatment, and the corporate segment.
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