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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.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 56.50%.
The industry rank for Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
CVR's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 90.22% of 1901
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 8.12
vs CVR: 56.50
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (AMEX:CVR) 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.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
CVR vs CVAT, HNOI, BNET: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co'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.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co 10-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's 10-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 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) has a 10-Year RORE % of 56.50 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Chicago Rivet & Machine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #186 out of 1901 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current 10-Year RORE % is 56.50. The Industrial Products industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.12. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's value of 56.50 is 595.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #186 out of 1901 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's 10-Year RORE % compare to CVAT and HNOI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #186 out of 1901 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Chicago Rivet & Machine Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.12. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's value of 56.50 is 595.8% 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 10-Year RORE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 8.12, based on 1,901 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. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current 10-Year RORE % of 56.50 is 595.8% 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 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current 10-Year RORE % is 56.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.93, compared to a current price of $10.40 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 56.50 and 595.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 8.12. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR), the current 10-Year RORE % is 56.50 as of Mar. 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.40 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.93.
GuruFocus considers Chicago Rivet & Machine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CVR:
10-Year RORE %: 56.50
GF Value™: $13.93 vs. price of $10.40 (25.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 595.8% above the Industrial Products median (#186 of 1901)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co is in the fastener industry in North America. The company operates in two segments namely fasteners and assembly equipment. Its fastener segment consists of the manufacture and sale of rivets, cold-formed fasteners, parts, and screw machine products. The assembly equipment segment consists mainly of the manufacture of automatic rivet setting machines, automatic assembly equipment, and parts and tools for such machines. The majority of revenue is from the fastener segment.
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