TOVX (Theriva Biologics) 10-Year RORE % : -42.13% (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Theriva Biologics 10-Year RORE %?

Theriva Biologics TOVX -4.98% 28 10-Year RORE % is -42.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TOVX with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Biotechnology companies, Theriva Biologics ranks worse than 86.83% 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. Theriva Biologics's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -42.13%.

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

TOVX's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
86.83% of 615 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -6.41 vs TOVX: -42.13

Theriva Biologics  (AMEX:TOVX) 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.


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Theriva Biologics 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Theriva Biologics'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.

Theriva Biologics 10-Year RORE % Chart

Theriva Biologics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
10-Year RORE %
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Theriva Biologics Quarterly Data
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10-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -49.88 -50.50 -54.63 -49.49 -42.13

TOVX vs OSRH, PBM, PHIO: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Theriva Biologics'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.


Theriva Biologics 10-Year RORE % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Theriva Biologics's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Theriva Biologics's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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Theriva Biologics 10-Year RORE % Calculation

Theriva Biologics's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( -2.528--2026.717 )/( -4805.017-0 )
=2024.189/-4805.017
=-42.13 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of -42.13 mean?
Theriva Biologics (TOVX) has a 10-Year RORE % of -42.13 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 Theriva Biologics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Theriva Biologics ranks #534 out of 615 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Theriva Biologics' 10-Year RORE % too high?
Theriva Biologics' current 10-Year RORE % is -42.13. Based on the distribution chart, Theriva Biologics ranks #534 out of 615 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Theriva Biologics has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Theriva Biologics' 10-Year RORE % compare to OSRH and PBM?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Theriva Biologics ranks #534 out of 615 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Theriva Biologics in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 10-Year RORE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Theriva Biologics and its competitors. Theriva Biologics's current 10-Year RORE % is -42.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Theriva Biologics stock overvalued right now?
Theriva Biologics (TOVX) has a current 10-Year RORE % of -42.13. The current 10-Year RORE % is -42.13. Theriva Biologics' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 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 Theriva Biologics (TOVX), the current 10-Year RORE % is -42.13 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.

Theriva Biologics Business Description

Address 9605 Medical Center Drive, Suite 270, Rockville, MD, USA, 20850
Theriva Biologics Inc is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing a novel oncolytic adenovirus (OV) platform to address devastating cancers with high unmet needs. It is a clinical-stage program VCN-01, designed to break down the tumor stroma, and its preclinical-stage program VCN-11 leverages its proprietary Albumin Shield Technology to protect systemically administered oncolytic viruses from the host immune system. Product Candidates includes SYN-004 (ribaxamase) and SYN-020.
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