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12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-19), Richardson Electronics's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 79.33%.
The industry rank for Richardson Electronics's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
RELL's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 84.55% of 2447
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.77
vs RELL: 79.33
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Richardson Electronics 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
RELL vs OPTX, MPTI, KULR: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Richardson Electronics's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Richardson Electronics 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Richardson Electronics's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Richardson Electronics's 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
Richardson Electronics (RELL) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 79.33% as of Aug. 19, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Richardson Electronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #378 out of 2447 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Richardson Electronics' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Richardson Electronics' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 79.33%. The Hardware industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.77. Richardson Electronics' value of 79.33% is 10202.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #378 out of 2447 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Richardson Electronics has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Richardson Electronics' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to OPTX and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Richardson Electronics ranks #378 out of 2447 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Richardson Electronics in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.77. Richardson Electronics' value of 79.33% is 10202.6% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Hardware company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Hardware companies is 0.77, based on 2,447 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Richardson Electronics's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 79.33% is 10202.6% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Richardson Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 0.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Richardson Electronics's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 79.33%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Richardson Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics (RELL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.80, compared to a current price of $18.00 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 79.33% and 10202.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.77. Richardson Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Richardson Electronics (RELL), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 79.33% as of Aug. 19, 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 Richardson Electronics (RELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Richardson Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.00 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.80.
GuruFocus considers Richardson Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RELL:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 79.33%
GF Value™: $11.80 vs. price of $18.00 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10202.6% above the Hardware median (#378 of 2447)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Richardson Electronics Ltd provides engineered solutions, power grid, and microwave tubes and related consumables, power conversion, RF and microwave components, high-value flat panel detector solutions, replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment and customized display solutions. The company's segment includes Power and Microwave Technologies, Green Energy Solutions, Canvys, and Healthcare. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Power and Microwave Technologies segment, which includes the power grid and microwave tube business and RF, Wireless and Power technologies.
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