AACG (ATA Creativity Global) 10-Year RORE % : -13.78% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is ATA Creativity Global 10-Year RORE %?

ATA Creativity Global AACG +0.01% 64 10-Year RORE % is -13.78 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates AACG with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 128 Education companies, ATA Creativity Global ranks worse than 72.66% on this metric.

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. ATA Creativity Global's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -13.78%.

The industry rank for ATA Creativity Global's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

AACG's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
72.66% of 128 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 5.69 vs AACG: -13.78

ATA Creativity Global  (NAS:AACG) 10-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, 10-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.


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ATA Creativity Global 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ATA Creativity Global's 10-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.

ATA Creativity Global 10-Year RORE % Chart

ATA Creativity Global Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
10-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.32 -13.58 -10.26 -10.73 -13.78

ATA Creativity Global Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
10-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.73 -9.88 -8.80 -1.84 -13.78

AACG vs RYET, GNS, SKIL: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, ATA Creativity Global's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-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.


ATA Creativity Global 10-Year RORE % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ATA Creativity Global's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ATA Creativity Global's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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ATA Creativity Global 10-Year RORE % Calculation

ATA Creativity Global's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

10-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 10-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 10-year )
=( -0.213-0.165 )/( 3.153-0.409 )
=-0.378/2.744
=-13.78 %

* 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 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 10-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of -13.78 mean?
ATA Creativity Global (AACG) has a 10-Year RORE % of -13.78 as of Dec. 2025. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #93 out of 128 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is ATA Creativity Global's 10-Year RORE % too high?
ATA Creativity Global's current 10-Year RORE % is -13.78. Based on the distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #93 out of 128 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ATA Creativity Global has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ATA Creativity Global's 10-Year RORE % compare to RYET and GNS?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #93 out of 128 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places ATA Creativity Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 5.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for an Education company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Education companies is 5.69, based on 128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ATA Creativity Global's current 10-Year RORE % is -13.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATA Creativity Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global (AACG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $1.02 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -13.78. ATA Creativity Global's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ATA Creativity Global (AACG), the current 10-Year RORE % is -13.78 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 ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.02 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17. GuruFocus considers ATA Creativity Global to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for AACG:

  • 10-Year RORE %: -13.78
  • GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $1.02 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AACG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ATA Creativity Global Business Description

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Address WenhuaKechuangYuan, Huayuan Boulevard. 365, c/o Room No.507, Building No.3, BinhuZhuoyueCheng, Baohe, Anhui, Hefei, CHN, 230051
ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. The operating segments of the company are (i) Overseas art study services (ii) Other educational services and (iii) Other services. Majority of its revenue comes from Overseas art study services.
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