IRESS (ASX:IRE) 10-Year RORE % : -3.99% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:IRE IRESS Ltd ASX:IRE
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GF Value A$7.55
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What is IRESS 10-Year RORE %?

IRESS ASX:IRE 73 10-Year RORE % is -3.99 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:IRE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Software companies, IRESS ranks worse than 66.95% 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. IRESS's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.99%.

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

ASX:IRE's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
66.95% of 1301 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.47 vs ASX:IRE: -3.99

IRESS  (ASX:IRE) 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.

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.


IRESS 10-Year RORE % Related Terms


IRESS 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IRESS'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.

IRESS 10-Year RORE % Chart

IRESS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
10-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.29 -10.40 56.47 -8.39 -3.99

IRESS Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 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 56.47 12.27 -8.39 -6.67 -3.99

ASX:IRE vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, IRESS'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.


IRESS 10-Year RORE % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, IRESS's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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IRESS 10-Year RORE % Calculation

IRESS'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 )
=( 0.408-0.364 )/( 2.553-3.657 )
=0.044/-1.104
=-3.99 %

* 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 -3.99 mean?
IRESS (ASX:IRE) has a 10-Year RORE % of -3.99 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 IRESS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IRESS ranks #871 out of 1301 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is IRESS's 10-Year RORE % too high?
IRESS's current 10-Year RORE % is -3.99. Based on the distribution chart, IRESS ranks #871 out of 1301 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IRESS has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IRESS's 10-Year RORE % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IRESS ranks #871 out of 1301 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places IRESS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.47. 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 a Software company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Software companies is 8.47, based on 1,301 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 IRESS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IRESS's current 10-Year RORE % is -3.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IRESS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRESS (ASX:IRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.55, compared to a current price of A$6.34 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -3.99. IRESS's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 IRESS (ASX:IRE), the current 10-Year RORE % is -3.99 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 IRESS (ASX:IRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IRESS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$6.34 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.55. GuruFocus considers IRESS to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:IRE:

  • 10-Year RORE %: -3.99
  • GF Value™: A$7.55 vs. price of A$6.34 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

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


IRESS Business Description

Address 385 Bourke Street, Level 16, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
Iress develops software for the financial-services industry, operating in multiple regions and servicing clients ranging from small retail to large institutional businesses. Its core business unit, mainly in Australia, generates most of the company's earnings and free cash flows. Iress expanded into noncore markets through acquisitions, ultimately eroding returns and margins, with free cash flows from the core business invested in the noncore businesses. Its recent strategy includes reprioritizing growth in the core Trading and Market Data and Wealth businesses, and divesting/monetizing noncore assets. We view this renewed focus on its core business as a positive, as it will help maintain Iress' economic moat.
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