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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.
Center Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.48%.
The industry rank for Center Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4123's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 57.63% of 668
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 6.035
vs ROCO:4123: 2.48
Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) 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.
Center Laboratories 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Center Laboratories 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Center Laboratories'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Center Laboratories'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.
Center Laboratories 10-Year RORE % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Center Laboratories's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Center Laboratories'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 Jun. 2026 and 10-year before.
Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) has a 10-Year RORE % of 2.48 as of Jun. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Center Laboratories and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Center Laboratories ranks #385 out of 668 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Center Laboratories' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Center Laboratories' current 10-Year RORE % is 2.48. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.04. Center Laboratories' value of 2.48 is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Center Laboratories ranks #385 out of 668 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Center Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Center Laboratories' 10-Year RORE % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Center Laboratories ranks #385 out of 668 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Center Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 6.04. Center Laboratories' value of 2.48 is 58.9% 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 6.04, based on 668 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. Center Laboratories's current 10-Year RORE % of 2.48 is 58.9% 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 Center Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 6.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Center Laboratories's current 10-Year RORE % is 2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Center Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.17, compared to a current price of NT$32.95 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 2.48 and 58.9% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 6.04. Center Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123), the current 10-Year RORE % is 2.48 as of Jun. 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 Center Laboratories (ROCO:4123) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Center Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$32.95 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.17.
GuruFocus considers Center Laboratories to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4123:
10-Year RORE %: 2.48
GF Value™: NT$41.17 vs. price of NT$32.95 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.9% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#385 of 668)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4123 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Center Laboratories Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of various Western pharmaceuticals, including Western medicine manufacturing, wholesale, and retail. The Company operates through the following segments: Pharmaceutical Division, Biotechnology Venture Capital, and Glac Segment. The Pharmaceutical Division, which generates the majority of revenue, manufactures and sells various Western pharmaceuticals. The Biotechnology Venture Capital segment invests in domestic and foreign biotechnology undertakings, while the Glac Segment manufactures and sells probiotic products. The Company operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, and other regions, with Taiwan generating the majority of revenue.
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