Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) 10-Year RORE % : 30.07% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:BCHN Burckhardt Compression Holding AG XSWX:BCHN
75 GF Score
Price CHF462.50
GF Value CHF629.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 10-Year RORE %?

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG XSWX:BCHN +1.31% 75 10-Year RORE % is 30.07 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BCHN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF629.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,897 Industrial Products companies, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks better than 81.39% 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.07%.

The industry rank for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:BCHN's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than
81.39% of 1897 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 8.03 vs XSWX:BCHN: 30.07

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG  (XSWX:BCHN) 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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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 10-Year RORE % Chart

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
10-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.12 8.68 13.19 21.28 30.07

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 13.19 18.62 21.28 28.41 30.07

XSWX:BCHN vs GEV, ETN, PH: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 10-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 10-Year RORE % Calculation

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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 )
=( 32.6-9.12 )/( 172.58-94.5 )
=23.48/78.08
=30.07 %

* 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 30.07 mean?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) has a 10-Year RORE % of 30.07 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #353 out of 1897 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current 10-Year RORE % is 30.07. The Industrial Products industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.03. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 30.07 is 274.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #353 out of 1897 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's 10-Year RORE % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #353 out of 1897 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 8.03. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 30.07 is 274.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 8.03, based on 1,897 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current 10-Year RORE % of 30.07 is 274.5% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 8.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current 10-Year RORE % is 30.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF629.40, compared to a current price of CHF462.50 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 30.07 and 274.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 8.03. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN), the current 10-Year RORE % is 30.07 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF462.50 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF629.40. GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BCHN:

  • 10-Year RORE %: 30.07
  • GF Value™: CHF629.40 vs. price of CHF462.50 (26.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 274.5% above the Industrial Products median (#353 of 1897)

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


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BCHNz:UK0QNN:UKB5H:Germany
Address Franz-Burckhardt-Strasse 5, Winterthur, CHE, CH-8404
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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