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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.
Eton Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 52.38%.
The industry rank for Eton Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
ETON's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 83.69% of 944
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs ETON: 52.38
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.
Eton Pharmaceuticals 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Eton Pharmaceuticals 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eton Pharmaceuticals'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.
ETON vs COLL, ALVO, PCRX: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Eton Pharmaceuticals'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.
Eton Pharmaceuticals 3-Year RORE % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Eton Pharmaceuticals's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eton Pharmaceuticals'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 Jun. 2026 and 3-year before.
Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) has a 3-Year RORE % of 52.38 as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Eton Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Eton Pharmaceuticals ranks #154 out of 944 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Eton Pharmaceuticals' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Eton Pharmaceuticals' current 3-Year RORE % is 52.38. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.02. Eton Pharmaceuticals' value of 52.38 is 1637.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eton Pharmaceuticals ranks #154 out of 944 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eton Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eton Pharmaceuticals' 3-Year RORE % compare to COLL and ALVO?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Eton Pharmaceuticals ranks #154 out of 944 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Eton Pharmaceuticals in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 3.02. Eton Pharmaceuticals' value of 52.38 is 1637.3% 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.02, based on 944 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. Eton Pharmaceuticals's current 3-Year RORE % of 52.38 is 1637.3% 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 Eton Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eton Pharmaceuticals's current 3-Year RORE % is 52.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eton Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.98, compared to a current price of $58.51 — trading 192.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 52.38 and 1637.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.02. Eton Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON), the current 3-Year RORE % is 52.38 as of Jun. 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 Eton Pharmaceuticals (ETON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eton Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.51 is trading 192.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.98.
GuruFocus considers Eton Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ETON:
3-Year RORE %: 52.38
GF Value™: $19.98 vs. price of $58.51 (192.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1637.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#154 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ETON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eton Pharmaceuticals Inc is a United States based specialty pharmaceutical company. The company is engaged in developing and commercializing pharmaceutical products to fulfill an unmet patient need. It has eight commercial rare disease products, INCRELEX, ALKINDI SPRINKLE, KHINDIVITM, GALZIN, PKU GOLIKE, Carglumic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous and Nitisinone. It also has five additional product candidates in late-stage development: ET-600, Amglidia, ET-700, ET-800 and ZENEO hydrocortisone autoinjector.
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