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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.
Bel Fuse's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.09%.
The industry rank for Bel Fuse's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BELFA's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 63% of 2381
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.23
vs BELFA: -12.09
Bel Fuse (NAS:BELFA) 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.
Bel Fuse 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Bel Fuse 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bel Fuse'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Bel Fuse'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.
Bel Fuse 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bel Fuse's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bel Fuse's 3-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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Bel Fuse (BELFA) has a 3-Year RORE % of -12.09 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Bel Fuse and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1500 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Bel Fuse's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Bel Fuse's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.09. Based on the distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1500 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bel Fuse has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bel Fuse's 3-Year RORE % compare to OLED and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #1500 out of 2381 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Bel Fuse in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.23. 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.23, based on 2,381 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 Bel Fuse and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bel Fuse's current 3-Year RORE % is -12.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bel Fuse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse (BELFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.37, compared to a current price of $230.05 — trading 154.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -12.09. Bel Fuse's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Bel Fuse (BELFA), the current 3-Year RORE % is -12.09 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 Bel Fuse (BELFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $230.05 is trading 154.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.37.
GuruFocus considers Bel Fuse to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BELFA:
3-Year RORE %: -12.09
GF Value™: $90.37 vs. price of $230.05 (154.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BELFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bel Fuse Inc designs and manufactures electronic components that protect and connect electronic circuits. Its product portfolio is divided into three categories: magnetic solutions, power solutions & protection, and connectivity solutions. These products are used for the computer, networking, telecommunications, transportation and defense/aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics industries. Its geographical segments are the United States, Macao, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, and All other foreign countries. Majority of the revenue is derived from United States.
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