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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.
Elcom International's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2008 was 0.00%.
The industry rank for Elcom International's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ELCO's 10-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 8.52 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 10-Year RORE % only.
Elcom International (OTCPK:ELCO) 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.
Elcom International 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Elcom International 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elcom International'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.
ELCO vs BVSN, CLCI, DUOT: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Elcom International'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.
Elcom International 10-Year RORE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Elcom International's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elcom International'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 Jun. 2008 and 10-year before.
Elcom International (ELCO) has a 10-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Jun. 2008. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Elcom International and its competitors.
Is Elcom International's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Elcom International's current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00.
How does Elcom International's 10-Year RORE % compare to BVSN and CLCI?
Elcom International's 10-Year RORE % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.52. 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 8.52, based on 1,302 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 Elcom International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elcom International's current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elcom International stock overvalued right now?
Elcom International (ELCO) has a current 10-Year RORE % of 0.00. The current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. 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 Elcom International (ELCO), the current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Jun. 2008. 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.
Elcom International Inc develops and licenses proprietary software systems that enable users to buy and sell merchandise through computer networks. The company's Personal Electronic Commerce Online System is software that enables clients to automate procurement functions, such as pricing, invoicing, and payment. In addition, users can create electronic marketplaces to conduct online transactions with both suppliers and distributors. PECOS is offered as both licensed software and as a hosted application.
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