CDIO (Cardio Diagnostics Holdings) 3-Year RORE % : -62.46% (As of Mar. 2026)

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CDIO Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc CDIO
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Price $1.57
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What is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings 3-Year RORE %?

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings CDIO +0.40% 49 3-Year RORE % is -62.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CDIO with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Biotechnology companies, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks worse than 86.59% 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. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -62.46%.

The industry rank for Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

CDIO's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
86.59% of 1290 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.54 vs CDIO: -62.46

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings  (NAS:CDIO) 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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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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.

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings 3-Year RORE % Chart

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Annual Data
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CDIO vs ERNA, LABT, JAGX: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings'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.


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings 3-Year RORE % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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 )
=( -3.38--22.43 )/( -30.5-0 )
=19.05/-30.5
=-62.46 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -62.46 mean?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) has a 3-Year RORE % of -62.46 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #1117 out of 1290 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' current 3-Year RORE % is -62.46. Based on the distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #1117 out of 1290 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' 3-Year RORE % compare to ERNA and LABT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings ranks #1117 out of 1290 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Cardio Diagnostics Holdings in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings and its competitors. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings's current 3-Year RORE % is -62.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.77, compared to a current price of $1.57 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -62.46. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO), the current 3-Year RORE % is -62.46 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 Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (CDIO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardio Diagnostics Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.57 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.77. GuruFocus considers Cardio Diagnostics Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CDIO:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -62.46
  • GF Value™: $2.77 vs. price of $1.57 (43.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Business Description

Address 311 West Superior Street, Suite 444, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings Inc is a medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing epigenetics-based clinical tests for cardiovascular diseases and associated comorbidities by leveraging its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Multi-Omics Engine. The company has developed two clinical products: Epi+Gen CHD and PrecisionCHD, epigenetics-based clinical blood tests capable of assessing risk for a coronary heart disease (CHD) event, including heart attacks. Additionally, its portfolio includes HeartRisk, a cardiovascular disease risk intelligence platform, and CardioInnovate360, a research-use-only solution launched to support the discovery, development, and validation of novel biopharmaceuticals for the assessment and management of cardiovascular diseases.
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