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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.
GlobalWafers Co's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.84%.
The industry rank for GlobalWafers Co's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:GLOBW's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 55.9% of 610
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 8.36
vs LUX:GLOBW: 5.84
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) 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.
GlobalWafers Co 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
GlobalWafers Co 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GlobalWafers Co'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.
LUX:GLOBW vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, GlobalWafers Co'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.
GlobalWafers Co 10-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GlobalWafers Co's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlobalWafers Co'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.
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a 10-Year RORE % of 5.84 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 GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #269 out of 610 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is GlobalWafers Co's 10-Year RORE % too high?
GlobalWafers Co's current 10-Year RORE % is 5.84. The Semiconductors industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.36. GlobalWafers Co's value of 5.84 is 30.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #269 out of 610 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GlobalWafers Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalWafers Co's 10-Year RORE % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GlobalWafers Co ranks #269 out of 610 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This puts GlobalWafers Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.36. GlobalWafers Co's value of 5.84 is 30.1% below 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Semiconductors companies is 8.36, based on 610 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. GlobalWafers Co's current 10-Year RORE % of 5.84 is 30.1% below 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 GlobalWafers Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalWafers Co's current 10-Year RORE % is 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalWafers Co stock overvalued right now?
GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) has a current 10-Year RORE % of 5.84. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.22, compared to a current price of $18.10 — trading 150.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 5.84 and 30.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 8.36. GlobalWafers Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW), the current 10-Year RORE % is 5.84 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 GlobalWafers Co (LUX:GLOBW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalWafers Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.10 is trading 150.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.22.
Key valuation signals for LUX:GLOBW:
10-Year RORE %: 5.84
GF Value™: $7.22 vs. price of $18.10 (150.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% below the Semiconductors median (#269 of 610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:GLOBW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlobalWafers is 46.64% owned by Sino-American Silicon Products after being spun off in 2011. The main source of the company's revenue is selling silicon wafers to chipmakers like TSMC and Texas Instruments. It also derives sales from gallium nitride products and green energy. GlobalWafers runs 18 production sites in nine countries across Asia, North America, and Europe. GlobalWafers is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and employs over 7,084 people as of March 31, 2026. GlobalWafers had nearly 17% market share in silicon wafers in 2025.
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