Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) 10-Year RORE % : 3.85% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:EM7 Emerald Holding Inc FRA:EM7
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Price €4.38
GF Value €2.23
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What is Emerald Holding 10-Year RORE %?

Emerald Holding FRA:EM7 55 10-Year RORE % is 3.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:EM7 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 658 Media - Diversified companies, Emerald Holding ranks better than 50.76% 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. Emerald Holding's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.85%.

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

FRA:EM7's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than
50.76% of 658 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.185 vs FRA:EM7: 3.85

Emerald Holding  (FRA:EM7) 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.


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Emerald Holding 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emerald Holding'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.

Emerald Holding 10-Year RORE % Chart

Emerald Holding Annual Data
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FRA:EM7 vs CRTO, EVC, QNST: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Emerald Holding'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.


Emerald Holding 10-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emerald Holding's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Emerald Holding 10-Year RORE % Calculation

Emerald Holding'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 )
=( -0.162-0.268 )/( -10.449-0.732 )
=-0.43/-11.181
=3.85 %

* 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 3.85 mean?
Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) has a 10-Year RORE % of 3.85 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 Emerald Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #324 out of 658 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Emerald Holding's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Emerald Holding's current 10-Year RORE % is 3.85. The Media - Diversified industry median 10-Year RORE % is 3.19. Emerald Holding's value of 3.85 is 20.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #324 out of 658 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emerald Holding has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Holding's 10-Year RORE % compare to CRTO and EVC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Emerald Holding ranks #324 out of 658 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This puts Emerald Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 3.19. Emerald Holding's value of 3.85 is 20.9% 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.19, based on 658 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. Emerald Holding's current 10-Year RORE % of 3.85 is 20.9% 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 Emerald Holding and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 3.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerald Holding's current 10-Year RORE % is 3.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerald Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.23, compared to a current price of €4.38 — trading 96.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 3.85 and 20.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.19. Emerald Holding's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7), the current 10-Year RORE % is 3.85 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 Emerald Holding (FRA:EM7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.38 is trading 96.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.23. GuruFocus considers Emerald Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:EM7:

  • 10-Year RORE %: 3.85
  • GF Value™: €2.23 vs. price of €4.38 (96.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#324 of 658)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EM7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emerald Holding Business Description

Other Exchanges EEX:USA
Address 100 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10005
Emerald Holding Inc is a business-to-business (B2B) event organizer principally in the United States, with operations in the United Kingdom (U.K.), France, and other markets. The company is engaged in three complementary business lines: Connections division consists of a collection of B2B trade show franchises and other live events that provide exhibitors opportunities to engage with buyers and expand their brand's awareness in their industry; the Content division consists of B2B print publications and digital media products that complement existing trade show properties, and the Commerce division provides B2B e-commerce and digital merchandising solutions to manufacturers and retailers. Emerald's key revenue is derived from the Connections business, its only reportable segment.
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