Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
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.
Ecotel Communication AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 350.00%.
The industry rank for Ecotel Communication AG's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:E4C's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 95.31% of 341
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 8.6
vs FRA:E4C: 350.00
Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) 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.
Ecotel Communication AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Ecotel Communication AG 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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 Telecom Services subindustry, Ecotel Communication AG'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.
Ecotel Communication AG 3-Year RORE % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ecotel Communication AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecotel Communication AG'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.
Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) has a 3-Year RORE % of 350.00 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 Ecotel Communication AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #16 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Ecotel Communication AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Ecotel Communication AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 350.00. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year RORE % is 8.60. Ecotel Communication AG's value of 350.00 is 3969.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #16 out of 341 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ecotel Communication AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecotel Communication AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #16 out of 341 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Ecotel Communication AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 8.60. Ecotel Communication AG's value of 350.00 is 3969.8% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.60, based on 341 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. Ecotel Communication AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 350.00 is 3969.8% 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 Ecotel Communication AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 8.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecotel Communication AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 350.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecotel Communication AG stock overvalued right now?
Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 350.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.29, compared to a current price of €6.75 — trading 52.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 350.00 and 3969.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 8.60. Ecotel Communication AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C), the current 3-Year RORE % is 350.00 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 Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecotel Communication AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.75 is trading 52.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.29.
Key valuation signals for FRA:E4C:
3-Year RORE %: 350.00
GF Value™: €14.29 vs. price of €6.75 (52.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3969.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#16 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:E4C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecotel Communication AG is a telecommunication company operating in Germany that provides a solution to customers involved in the IT and telecommunication industry. The company operates under business segments that is Ecotel Business customers, Ecotel Wholesale, and Easybell, Majority of the firm's revenue comes from Ecotel Business customers which offers business customers throughout Germany an integrated product portfolio of voice and data services (ICT solutions). The firm's sales are mostly generated in Germany.
60GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:E4C
3-Year RORE % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:E4C has been successfully added to your 
