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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.
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -30.23%.
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co (TPE:1537) 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.
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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.
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co 10-Year RORE % Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Kung Long Batteries Industrial 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.
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co 10-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co'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.
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co (TPE:1537) has a 10-Year RORE % of -30.23 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 Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co ranks #1677 out of 1901 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co's current 10-Year RORE % is -30.23. Based on the distribution chart, Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co ranks #1677 out of 1901 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co's 10-Year RORE % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co ranks #1677 out of 1901 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.12. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 8.12, based on 1,901 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 Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co's current 10-Year RORE % is -30.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co (TPE:1537) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$128.60, compared to a current price of NT$126.50 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -30.23. Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co (TPE:1537), the current 10-Year RORE % is -30.23 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 Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co (TPE:1537) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$126.50 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$128.60.
GuruFocus considers Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1537:
10-Year RORE %: -30.23
GF Value™: NT$128.60 vs. price of NT$126.50 (1.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company. The company is predominantly engaged in the manufacture and sale of lead-acid batteries. The company has production facilities in Taiwan and Vietnam. The products are offered for a wide range of applications: multipurpose, cycling high-power, electric car, deep-cycle, renewable energy, and solar energy. Its reportable segments are Vietnam, which generates maximum revenue, and Taiwan.
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