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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.
Seafire AB's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.45%.
The industry rank for Seafire AB's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:SEAF's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 68.21% of 887
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.28
vs OSTO:SEAF: -6.45
Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) 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.
Seafire AB 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Seafire AB 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seafire AB'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.
OSTO:SEAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Seafire AB'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.
Seafire AB 10-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Seafire AB's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seafire AB'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.
Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) has a 10-Year RORE % of -6.45 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 Seafire AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #605 out of 887 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Seafire AB's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Seafire AB's current 10-Year RORE % is -6.45. Based on the distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #605 out of 887 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Seafire AB has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seafire AB's 10-Year RORE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Seafire AB ranks #605 out of 887 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Seafire AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.28. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 7.28, based on 887 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. 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 Seafire AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 7.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seafire AB's current 10-Year RORE % is -6.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seafire AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr6.42, compared to a current price of kr7.14 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -6.45. Seafire AB's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF), the current 10-Year RORE % is -6.45 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 Seafire AB (OSTO:SEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seafire AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr7.14 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr6.42.
GuruFocus considers Seafire AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SEAF:
10-Year RORE %: -6.45
GF Value™: kr6.42 vs. price of kr7.14 (11.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seafire AB is a Sweden-based company engaged in acquiring and developing companies with business models, market positions, and brands. The company has two business segments: Industrial components and Products. The Industrial components, which generate the majority of revenue, include Bara Mineraler AB, Farg-in AB, Pexymek AB, Thor Ahlgren AB, Akerstedts Verkstads AB, DOFAB AB, Kenpo Sandwich, and Boro-Pannan AB. The products segment includes Luda.Farm AB, Nordbutiker AB, SolidEngineer AB, and OPO Scandinavia AB. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden.
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