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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.
Viveve Medical's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was 0.00%.
The industry rank for Viveve Medical's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
VIVE's 10-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 0.735 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 10-Year RORE % only.
Viveve Medical (OTCPK:VIVE) 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.
Viveve Medical 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Viveve Medical 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viveve Medical'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.
VIVE vs NNMX, LHDXQ, ABT: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Viveve Medical'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.
Viveve Medical 10-Year RORE % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Viveve Medical's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viveve Medical'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 Sep. 2022 and 10-year before.
Viveve Medical (VIVE) has a 10-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Sep. 2022. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Viveve Medical and its competitors.
Is Viveve Medical's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Viveve Medical's current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. Overall, Viveve Medical has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viveve Medical's 10-Year RORE % compare to NNMX and LHDXQ?
Viveve Medical's 10-Year RORE % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 0.74. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.74, based on 428 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 Viveve Medical and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viveve Medical's current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viveve Medical stock overvalued right now?
Viveve Medical (VIVE) has a current 10-Year RORE % of 0.00. The current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00. Viveve Medical's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Viveve Medical (VIVE), the current 10-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Sep. 2022. 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.
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