RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA) 10-Year RORE % : -6.63% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is RUA Life Sciences 10-Year RORE %?

RUA Life Sciences FRA:AOHA -0.75% 46 10-Year RORE % is -6.63 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:AOHA with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, RUA Life Sciences ranks worse than 63.47% 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. RUA Life Sciences's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.63%.

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

FRA:AOHA's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
63.47% of 427 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.6 vs FRA:AOHA: -6.63

RUA Life Sciences  (FRA:AOHA) 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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RUA Life Sciences 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RUA Life Sciences'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.

RUA Life Sciences 10-Year RORE % Chart

RUA Life Sciences Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
10-Year RORE %
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RUA Life Sciences Semi-Annual Data
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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 -0.38 -1.26 -23.54 0.00 -6.63

FRA:AOHA vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, RUA Life Sciences'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.


RUA Life Sciences 10-Year RORE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, RUA Life Sciences's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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RUA Life Sciences 10-Year RORE % Calculation

RUA Life Sciences's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( -0.004--0.04 )/( -0.543-0 )
=0.036/-0.543
=-6.63 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of -6.63 mean?
RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA) has a 10-Year RORE % of -6.63 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 RUA Life Sciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RUA Life Sciences ranks #271 out of 427 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is RUA Life Sciences' 10-Year RORE % too high?
RUA Life Sciences' current 10-Year RORE % is -6.63. Based on the distribution chart, RUA Life Sciences ranks #271 out of 427 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RUA Life Sciences has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RUA Life Sciences' 10-Year RORE % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, RUA Life Sciences ranks #271 out of 427 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places RUA Life Sciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 0.60. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.60, based on 427 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 RUA Life Sciences and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RUA Life Sciences's current 10-Year RORE % is -6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RUA Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.26 — trading 76% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -6.63. RUA Life Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA), the current 10-Year RORE % is -6.63 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 RUA Life Sciences (FRA:AOHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RUA Life Sciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.26 is trading 76% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15. GuruFocus considers RUA Life Sciences to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AOHA:

  • 10-Year RORE %: -6.63
  • GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.26 (76% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

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


RUA Life Sciences Business Description

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Address 2 Drummond Crescent, Scotland, Irvine, Ayrshire, GBR, KA11 5AN
RUA Life Sciences PLC is engaged in the contract design and manufacture of medical devices, exploiting the value of its IP and know-how, and developing cardiovascular devices. The Biomaterials segment is a licensor of Elast-Eon polymers to the medical device industry. The Medical Devices & Components segment is an end-to-end contract developer and manufacturer of medical devices and an implantable fabric specialist, which generates maximum revenue. The Vascular segment focuses on the development and commercialisation of the Group's Elast-Eon sealed Vascular Graft products. The Structural Heart segment focuses on the development of the Group's tri-leaflet polymeric heart valves. Geographically, it operates in Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa.
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