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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.
GMO Internet group's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.49%.
The industry rank for GMO Internet group's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IQ3's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 68.4% of 269
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.94
vs FRA:IQ3: 14.49
GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3) 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.
GMO Internet group 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
GMO Internet group 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GMO Internet group'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, GMO Internet group'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.
GMO Internet group 10-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, GMO Internet group's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMO Internet group'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 Dec. 2025 and 10-year before.
GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3) has a 10-Year RORE % of 14.49 as of Dec. 2025. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on GMO Internet group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #85 out of 269 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is GMO Internet group's 10-Year RORE % too high?
GMO Internet group's current 10-Year RORE % is 14.49. The Telecommunication Services industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.94. GMO Internet group's value of 14.49 is 62.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #85 out of 269 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GMO Internet group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMO Internet group's 10-Year RORE % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #85 out of 269 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This puts GMO Internet group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.94. GMO Internet group's value of 14.49 is 62.1% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.94, based on 269 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. GMO Internet group's current 10-Year RORE % of 14.49 is 62.1% 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 GMO Internet group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GMO Internet group's current 10-Year RORE % is 14.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMO Internet group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.79, compared to a current price of €20.60 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 14.49 and 62.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.94. GMO Internet group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3), the current 10-Year RORE % is 14.49 as of Dec. 2025. 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 GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO Internet group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.60 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.79.
GuruFocus considers GMO Internet group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IQ3:
10-Year RORE %: 14.49
GF Value™: €17.79 vs. price of €20.60 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#85 of 269)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GMO Internet group Inc operates through main segment namely, Internet infrastructure business, Internet advertising and media, Internet securities, Internet financial services and Cryptocurrency. Internet infrastructure, the key segment, provides basic Internet services, such as domain hosting and e-commerce payments. Online advertising and media segment provides marketing services for online businesses. The Internet securities division provides consumer financial services, and the Cryptocurrency segment operates business pertaining to mining and exchange of cryptocurrency. The company generates the vast majority of revenue in Japan.
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