Furukawa CoFKWAF 59 3-Year RORE % is -4.12 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FKWAF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,152 Metals & Mining companies, Furukawa Co ranks worse than 51.35% 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.
Furukawa Co's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.12%.
The industry rank for Furukawa Co's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FKWAF's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 51.35% of 2152
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -0.62
vs FKWAF: -4.12
Furukawa Co (OTCPK:FKWAF) 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.
Furukawa Co 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Furukawa Co 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Furukawa Co'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Furukawa Co'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.
Furukawa Co 3-Year RORE % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Furukawa Co's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Furukawa Co'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 Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Furukawa Co (FKWAF) has a 3-Year RORE % of -4.12 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 Furukawa Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #1105 out of 2152 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.3%.
Is Furukawa Co's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Furukawa Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -4.12. Based on the distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #1105 out of 2152 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Furukawa Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furukawa Co's 3-Year RORE % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Furukawa Co ranks #1105 out of 2152 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Furukawa Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Furukawa Co and its competitors. Furukawa Co's current 3-Year RORE % is -4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furukawa Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Co (FKWAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.06, compared to a current price of $22.64 — trading 50.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -4.12. Furukawa Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Furukawa Co (FKWAF), the current 3-Year RORE % is -4.12 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 Furukawa Co (FKWAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furukawa Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.64 is trading 50.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.06.
GuruFocus considers Furukawa Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FKWAF:
3-Year RORE %: -4.12
GF Value™: $15.06 vs. price of $22.64 (50.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Furukawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that primarily produces and sells machinery products, smelts on consignment and sells copper products, and produces electronic materials and chemical products. The company generates the majority of its sales from four major segments: industrial machinery, rock drill machinery, UNIC machinery, and metals. The industrial machinery segment supplies environmental machinery, pumps, and industrial machinery. The rock drill machinery segment produces and sells rock drill machines. The UNIC machinery segment produces and distributes cranes and carriers. The metals segment smelts copper products and supplies other metal products including ore, gold, and silver. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Japanese domestic market.
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