CEE (CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,) 3-Year RORE % : 25.63% (As of Oct. 2025)


CEE CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. CEE
50 GF Score
Price $20.87
GF Value $25.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 3-Year RORE %?

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, CEE +1.90% 50 3-Year RORE % is 25.63 as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates CEE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,532 Asset Management companies, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks better than 57.57% 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. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 25.63%.

The industry rank for CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

CEE's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
57.57% of 1532 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.895 vs CEE: 25.63

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,  (NYSE:CEE) 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.


CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'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.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 3-Year RORE % Chart

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 106.10 77.49 80.83 -128.76 25.63

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
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 80.83 -120.17 -128.76 52.37 25.63

CEE vs CIK, HEQ, HYI: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'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.


CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 3-Year RORE % Calculation

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 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 )
=( 5.47-2.856 )/( 11.156-0.957 )
=2.614/10.199
=25.63 %

* 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 Oct. 2025 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 25.63 mean?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) has a 3-Year RORE % of 25.63 as of Oct. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #650 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 3-Year RORE % too high?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current 3-Year RORE % is 25.63. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s value of 25.63 is 98.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #650 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 3-Year RORE % compare to CIK and HEQ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #650 out of 1532 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s value of 25.63 is 98.8% 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 3-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.90, based on 1,532 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. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current 3-Year RORE % of 25.63 is 98.8% 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 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current 3-Year RORE % is 25.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.29, compared to a current price of $20.87 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 25.63 and 98.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 12.90. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE), the current 3-Year RORE % is 25.63 as of Oct. 2025. 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.87 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.29. GuruFocus considers CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CEE:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 25.63
  • GF Value™: $25.29 vs. price of $20.87 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.8% above the Asset Management median (#650 of 1532)

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CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Business Description

Address 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022-6225
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. It invests in the equity or equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central and Eastern Europe.
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