Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) 10-Year RORE % : 1.19% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Colonial Motor Co 10-Year RORE %?

Colonial Motor Co NZSE:CMO +1.59% 40 10-Year RORE % is 1.19 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CMO with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 877 Vehicles & Parts companies, Colonial Motor Co ranks worse than 59.75% 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. Colonial Motor Co's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.19%.

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

NZSE:CMO's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
59.75% of 877 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 6.21 vs NZSE:CMO: 1.19

Colonial Motor Co  (NZSE:CMO) 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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Colonial Motor Co 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colonial Motor 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.

Colonial Motor Co 10-Year RORE % Chart

Colonial Motor Co Annual Data
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10-Year RORE %
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Colonial Motor Co Semi-Annual Data
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NZSE:CMO vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Colonial Motor 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.


Colonial Motor Co 10-Year RORE % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colonial Motor Co's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Colonial Motor Co's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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Colonial Motor Co 10-Year RORE % Calculation

Colonial Motor Co's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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 )
=( 0.667-0.641 )/( 6.743-4.55 )
=0.026/2.193
=1.19 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of 1.19 mean?
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a 10-Year RORE % of 1.19 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #524 out of 877 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is Colonial Motor Co's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Colonial Motor Co's current 10-Year RORE % is 1.19. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.21. Colonial Motor Co's value of 1.19 is 80.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #524 out of 877 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colonial Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colonial Motor Co's 10-Year RORE % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #524 out of 877 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Colonial Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.21. Colonial Motor Co's value of 1.19 is 80.8% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 6.21, based on 877 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. Colonial Motor Co's current 10-Year RORE % of 1.19 is 80.8% 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 6.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colonial Motor Co's current 10-Year RORE % is 1.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colonial Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a current 10-Year RORE % of 1.19. The current 10-Year RORE % is 1.19 and 80.8% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 6.21. Colonial Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO), the current 10-Year RORE % is 1.19 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.

Colonial Motor Co Business Description

Address 57 Courtenay Place, Level 6, PO Box 6159, Wellington, NZL, 6141
Colonial Motor Co Ltd is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the principal activity of operating franchised motor vehicle dealerships. It owns motor vehicle dealerships throughout the country and has dealerships selling heavy trucks and tractors. The company has many dealerships and has a primary focus on Ford. Also, the company provides administrative and financial services to the subsidiaries as well as leasing them at market rates for many of the properties. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of goods.
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