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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.
LSI Software's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.37%.
The industry rank for LSI Software's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:LSI's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than 76.29% of 1299
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 8.47
vs WAR:LSI: 24.37
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) 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.
LSI Software 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
LSI Software 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSI Software'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.
WAR:LSI vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 10-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, LSI Software'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.
LSI Software 10-Year RORE % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, LSI Software's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSI Software'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.
LSI Software (WAR:LSI) has a 10-Year RORE % of 24.37 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 LSI Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #308 out of 1299 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is LSI Software's 10-Year RORE % too high?
LSI Software's current 10-Year RORE % is 24.37. The Software industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.47. LSI Software's value of 24.37 is 187.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #308 out of 1299 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LSI Software has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSI Software's 10-Year RORE % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, LSI Software ranks #308 out of 1299 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places LSI Software in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.47. LSI Software's value of 24.37 is 187.7% above 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 Software company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Software companies is 8.47, based on 1,299 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. LSI Software's current 10-Year RORE % of 24.37 is 187.7% above 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 LSI Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSI Software's current 10-Year RORE % is 24.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSI Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software (WAR:LSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł26.07, compared to a current price of zł62.80 — trading 140.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 24.37 and 187.7% above the Software industry median of 8.47. LSI Software's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI), the current 10-Year RORE % is 24.37 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 LSI Software (WAR:LSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSI Software stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł62.80 is trading 140.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł26.07.
GuruFocus considers LSI Software to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:LSI:
10-Year RORE %: 24.37
GF Value™: zł26.07 vs. price of zł62.80 (140.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187.7% above the Software median (#308 of 1299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:LSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSI Software SA is engaged in software development for retail and hospitality sectors as well as for cinema operators. It also involved in professional services, implementation services, maintenance, and the supplying of hardware solutions. The company products are bifurcated namely Bastion Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Positive Retail, Positive Hospitality and Expert computer hardware. The company derives majority of its revenues from the sale of the Software business and has operations spread across Poland. Its geographic segments include Poland and other countries.
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