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.
Emmis's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2020 was 0.00%.
The industry rank for Emmis's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
EMMS's 3-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: -3.025 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year RORE % only.
Emmis (OTCPK:EMMS) 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.
Emmis 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Emmis 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emmis'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 Broadcasting subindustry, Emmis'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.
Emmis 3-Year RORE % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emmis's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emmis'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 Feb. 2020 and 3-year before.
Emmis (EMMS) has a 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Feb. 2020. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Emmis and its competitors.
Is Emmis' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Emmis' current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. Overall, Emmis has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emmis' 3-Year RORE % compare to SALM and UONE?
Emmis' 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Emmis and its competitors. Emmis's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emmis stock overvalued right now?
Emmis (EMMS) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 0.00. The current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. Emmis' overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Emmis (EMMS), the current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Feb. 2020. 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.
Emmis Corp, formerly Emmis Communications Corp is a diversified media company principally focused on radio broadcasting. The company owns and operates radio and magazine entities in large and medium-sized markets throughout the United States. Its operations have aligned into two business segments: Radio and Publishing. A vast majority of revenue is generated from the Radio segment. The company generates revenue in the form of Advertising; Circulation, which includes revenues from digital and home delivery subscriptions; Nontraditional, which includes ticket sales and sponsorship of events on their stations and magazine conduct; LMA(Local Marketing Agreement) Fees; and other revenues.
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