AEHR (Aehr Test Systems) 3-Year RORE % : -97.83% (As of Feb. 2026)


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What is Aehr Test Systems 3-Year RORE %?

Aehr Test Systems AEHR +1.42% 62 3-Year RORE % is -97.83 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates AEHR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 961 Semiconductors companies, Aehr Test Systems ranks worse than 91.36% 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. Aehr Test Systems's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -97.83%.

The industry rank for Aehr Test Systems's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

AEHR's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
91.36% of 961 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 12 vs AEHR: -97.83

Aehr Test Systems  (NAS:AEHR) 3-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, 3-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.


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Aehr Test Systems 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aehr Test Systems's 3-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.

Aehr Test Systems 3-Year RORE % Chart

Aehr Test Systems Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -33.33 376.00 77.48 39.80 -42.28

Aehr Test Systems Quarterly Data
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3-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 16.20 -42.28 -61.43 -87.07 -97.83

AEHR vs COHU, AMBA, ICHR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Aehr Test Systems's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.


Aehr Test Systems 3-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Aehr Test Systems's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aehr Test Systems's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Aehr Test Systems 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Aehr Test Systems's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( -0.38-0.52 )/( 0.92-0 )
=-0.9/0.92
=-97.83 %

* 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -97.83 mean?
Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) has a 3-Year RORE % of -97.83 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Aehr Test Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aehr Test Systems ranks #878 out of 961 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 91.4%.
Is Aehr Test Systems' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Aehr Test Systems' current 3-Year RORE % is -97.83. Based on the distribution chart, Aehr Test Systems ranks #878 out of 961 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aehr Test Systems has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aehr Test Systems' 3-Year RORE % compare to COHU and AMBA?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Aehr Test Systems ranks #878 out of 961 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Aehr Test Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Semiconductors companies is 12.00, based on 961 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Aehr Test Systems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aehr Test Systems's current 3-Year RORE % is -97.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aehr Test Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.73, compared to a current price of $67.89 — trading 360.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -97.83. Aehr Test Systems' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), the current 3-Year RORE % is -97.83 as of Feb. 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 Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aehr Test Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $67.89 is trading 360.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.73. GuruFocus considers Aehr Test Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AEHR:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -97.83
  • GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $67.89 (360.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Aehr Test Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges AYB:Germany
Address 400 Kato Terrace, Fremont, CA, USA, 94539
Aehr Test Systems is engaged in test systems for burning-in and testing logic, optical, and memory integrated circuits. Increased quality and reliability needs of the Automotive and Mobility integrated circuit markets. The Company operates in one business segment, the designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling of advanced test and burn-in products to the semiconductor manufacturing industry in several geographic areas. The company provides production solutions across the product manufacturing flow to improve yield and reliability and has developed and introduced several inventive products, including the ABTSTM and FOX-PTM families of test and burn-in systems and FOX WaferPakTM Aligner, FOX-XP WaferPak Contactor, FOX DiePak Carrier and FOX DiePak Loader.
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