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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.
Ferronordic AB's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.37%.
The industry rank for Ferronordic AB's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AA4's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 83.05% of 118
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 7.41
vs FRA:AA4: -7.37
Ferronordic AB (FRA:AA4) 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.
Ferronordic AB 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Ferronordic AB 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferronordic AB'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.
FRA:AA4 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Ferronordic AB'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.
Ferronordic AB 10-Year RORE % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Ferronordic AB's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferronordic AB'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.
Ferronordic AB (FRA:AA4) has a 10-Year RORE % of -7.37 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 Ferronordic AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferronordic AB ranks #98 out of 118 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is Ferronordic AB's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Ferronordic AB's current 10-Year RORE % is -7.37. Based on the distribution chart, Ferronordic AB ranks #98 out of 118 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ferronordic AB has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferronordic AB's 10-Year RORE % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Ferronordic AB ranks #98 out of 118 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Ferronordic AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.41. 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 Distribution company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Industrial Distribution companies is 7.41, based on 118 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 Ferronordic AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 7.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferronordic AB's current 10-Year RORE % is -7.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferronordic AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferronordic AB (FRA:AA4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.03, compared to a current price of €5.74 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -7.37. Ferronordic AB's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Ferronordic AB (FRA:AA4), the current 10-Year RORE % is -7.37 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 Ferronordic AB (FRA:AA4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferronordic AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.74 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.03.
GuruFocus considers Ferronordic AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AA4:
10-Year RORE %: -7.37
GF Value™: €6.03 vs. price of €5.74 (4.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferronordic AB is engaged in the sales, rents, and services of construction equipment and other machinery. The company is an authorized dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment, Terex Trucks, Dressta, Mecalac, and Rottne and has also been appointed as an aftermarket dealer for Volvo and Renault Trucks and a dealer for Volvo Penta. The group has three reporting segments: USA, Germany and Kazakhstan. The majority of the revenue is generated from the USA segment.
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