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.
Barco NV's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.97%.
The industry rank for Barco NV's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BARb's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 56.07% of 2379
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs CHIX:BARb: -2.97
Barco NV (CHIX:BARb) 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.
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.
Barco NV 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Barco NV 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barco NV'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.
CHIX:BARB vs APH, GLW, TEL: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Barco NV'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.
Barco NV 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Barco NV's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barco NV'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 Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a 3-Year RORE % of -2.97 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Barco NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #1334 out of 2379 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Barco NV's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Barco NV's current 3-Year RORE % is -2.97. Based on the distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #1334 out of 2379 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's 3-Year RORE % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #1334 out of 2379 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Barco NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.10. 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 5.10, based on 2,379 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 Barco NV and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barco NV's current 3-Year RORE % is -2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current 3-Year RORE % of -2.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.87, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -2.97. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current 3-Year RORE % is -2.97 as of Dec. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.87.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:
3-Year RORE %: -2.97
GF Value™: €15.87 vs. price of €9.71 (38.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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