Inuvo (FRA:CD5) 3-Year RORE % : -53.23% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:CD5 Inuvo Inc FRA:CD5
45 GF Score
Price €0.92
GF Value €1.57
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Inuvo 3-Year RORE %?

Inuvo FRA:CD5 +0.55% 45 3-Year RORE % is -53.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:CD5 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,538 Software companies, Inuvo ranks worse than 79.75% 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. Inuvo's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -53.23%.

The industry rank for Inuvo's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:CD5's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
79.75% of 2538 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.99 vs FRA:CD5: -53.23

Inuvo  (FRA:CD5) 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.


Inuvo 3-Year RORE % Related Terms


Inuvo 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Inuvo'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.

Inuvo 3-Year RORE % Chart

Inuvo Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -23.72 6.60 9.72 -26.86 -33.63

Inuvo Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -37.03 -41.49 -36.39 -33.63 -53.23

FRA:CD5 vs YAAS, PSQH, QH: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Inuvo'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.


Inuvo 3-Year RORE % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Inuvo's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Inuvo's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Inuvo 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Inuvo's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 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 )
=( -0.111--0.738 )/( -1.178-0 )
=0.627/-1.178
=-53.23 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of -53.23 mean?
Inuvo (FRA:CD5) has a 3-Year RORE % of -53.23 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 Inuvo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inuvo ranks #2024 out of 2538 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is Inuvo's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Inuvo's current 3-Year RORE % is -53.23. Based on the distribution chart, Inuvo ranks #2024 out of 2538 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inuvo has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inuvo's 3-Year RORE % compare to YAAS and PSQH?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Inuvo ranks #2024 out of 2538 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Inuvo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 2.99. 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 Software company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Software companies is 2.99, based on 2,538 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 Inuvo and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inuvo's current 3-Year RORE % is -53.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inuvo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inuvo (FRA:CD5) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.57, compared to a current price of €0.92 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -53.23. Inuvo's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Inuvo (FRA:CD5), the current 3-Year RORE % is -53.23 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 Inuvo (FRA:CD5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inuvo stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.92 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.57. GuruFocus considers Inuvo to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for FRA:CD5:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -53.23
  • GF Value™: €1.57 vs. price of €0.92 (41.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CD5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Inuvo Business Description

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Address 500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 300, Little Rock, AR, USA, 72201
Inuvo Inc is an advertising technology and services company that has developed and commercialized large language generative artificial intelligence (AI) for modeling media audiences. Its products and services include ValidClick and IntentKey. The company's platforms identify and message online audiences for any product or service across devices, channels, and formats, including video, mobile, connected TV, display, social, and native. It has clients from various industries that include retail, automotive, insurance, health care, technology, telecommunications and finance. Inuvo's revenue is derived from the placement of digital advertising throughout devices, websites, applications and browsers across social, search and programmatic advertising channels.
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