Papyless Co (TSE:3641) 10-Year RORE % : -10.10% (As of Sep. 2025)

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TSE:3641 Papyless Co Ltd TSE:3641
66 GF Score
Price 円964.00
GF Value 円800.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Papyless Co 10-Year RORE %?

Papyless Co TSE:3641 66 10-Year RORE % is -10.10 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates TSE:3641 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円800.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 662 Media - Diversified companies, Papyless Co ranks worse than 68.73% 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. Papyless Co's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -10.10%.

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

TSE:3641's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
68.73% of 662 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 4.39 vs TSE:3641: -10.10

Papyless Co  (TSE:3641) 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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Papyless Co 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Papyless 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.

Papyless Co 10-Year RORE % Chart

Papyless Co Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
10-Year RORE %
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Papyless Co Semi-Annual 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 0.27 -1.73 -6.21 -11.60 -10.10

TSE:3641 vs NYT, WLY: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Papyless 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.


Papyless Co 10-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Papyless Co's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:3641
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Papyless Co 10-Year RORE % Calculation

Papyless Co's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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 )
=( 11.94-81.49 )/( 782.49-93.75 )
=-69.55/688.74
=-10.10 %

* 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 Sep. 2025 and 10-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of -10.10 mean?
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) has a 10-Year RORE % of -10.10 as of Sep. 2025. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Papyless Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #455 out of 662 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Papyless Co's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Papyless Co's current 10-Year RORE % is -10.10. Based on the distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #455 out of 662 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Papyless Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papyless Co's 10-Year RORE % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #455 out of 662 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Papyless Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 4.39. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Media - Diversified companies is 4.39, based on 662 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 Papyless Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyless Co's current 10-Year RORE % is -10.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyless Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co (TSE:3641) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円800.09, compared to a current price of 円964.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -10.10. Papyless Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641), the current 10-Year RORE % is -10.10 as of Sep. 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.

Is Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円964.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円800.09. GuruFocus considers Papyless Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3641:

  • 10-Year RORE %: -10.10
  • GF Value™: 円800.09 vs. price of 円964.00 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Papyless Co Business Description

Address 3-12 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN
Papyless Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale, rental, and distribution of electronic books (E-books). It offers novel and non-fiction, practical books, photo books, comics, magazines, business and education, audio and picture novels, cartoons, and adult books, as well as photo album books.
66GF Score

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円964.00
Price
円800.09
GF Value