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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.
Intuitive Surgical's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.97%.
The industry rank for Intuitive Surgical's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ISRG's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 74.07% of 428
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.955
vs MEX:ISRG: 12.97
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.
Intuitive Surgical 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Intuitive Surgical 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intuitive Surgical'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.
MEX:ISRG vs BDX, MDLN, RMD: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical 10-Year RORE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Intuitive Surgical's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG) has a 10-Year RORE % of 12.97 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #111 out of 428 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Intuitive Surgical's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Intuitive Surgical's current 10-Year RORE % is 12.97. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 10-Year RORE % is 0.96. Intuitive Surgical's value of 12.97 is 1258.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #111 out of 428 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Intuitive Surgical has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Surgical's 10-Year RORE % compare to BDX and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #111 out of 428 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This puts Intuitive Surgical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 0.96. Intuitive Surgical's value of 12.97 is 1258.1% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.96, based on 428 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. Intuitive Surgical's current 10-Year RORE % of 12.97 is 1258.1% 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Surgical's current 10-Year RORE % is 12.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Surgical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10,587.66, compared to a current price of MXN6,800.00 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 12.97 and 1258.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.96. Intuitive Surgical's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG), the current 10-Year RORE % is 12.97 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 Intuitive Surgical (MEX:ISRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN6,800.00 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10,587.66.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Surgical to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ISRG:
10-Year RORE %: 12.97
GF Value™: MXN10,587.66 vs. price of MXN6,800.00 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1258.1% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#111 of 428)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ISRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 10,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 6,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
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