Sutro Biopharma (FRA:S090) 3-Year RORE % : -5.76% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:S090 Sutro Biopharma Inc FRA:S090
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What is Sutro Biopharma 3-Year RORE %?

Sutro Biopharma FRA:S090 -4.95% 50 3-Year RORE % is -5.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:S090 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Biotechnology companies, Sutro Biopharma ranks better than 59.64% 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. Sutro Biopharma's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.76%.

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

FRA:S090's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than
59.64% of 1291 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -11.44 vs FRA:S090: -5.76

Sutro Biopharma  (FRA:S090) 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.


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Sutro Biopharma 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sutro Biopharma'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.

Sutro Biopharma 3-Year RORE % Chart

Sutro Biopharma 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 -3.78 21.25 -5.11 8.26 5.05

Sutro Biopharma 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 7.20 -0.16 -5.43 5.05 -5.76

FRA:S090 vs NGNE, OCGN, CBIO: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Sutro Biopharma'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.


Sutro Biopharma 3-Year RORE % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Sutro Biopharma's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sutro Biopharma 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Sutro Biopharma'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 )
=( -14.068--17.469 )/( -59.042-0 )
=3.401/-59.042
=-5.76 %

* 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 -5.76 mean?
Sutro Biopharma (FRA:S090) has a 3-Year RORE % of -5.76 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 Sutro Biopharma and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sutro Biopharma ranks #521 out of 1291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Sutro Biopharma's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Sutro Biopharma's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.76. Based on the distribution chart, Sutro Biopharma ranks #521 out of 1291 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sutro Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sutro Biopharma's 3-Year RORE % compare to NGNE and OCGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Sutro Biopharma ranks #521 out of 1291 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Sutro Biopharma in the upper 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 Biotechnology company?
A good 3-Year RORE % depends on the Biotechnology 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 Sutro Biopharma and its competitors. Sutro Biopharma's current 3-Year RORE % is -5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sutro Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sutro Biopharma (FRA:S090) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.75, compared to a current price of €19.40 — trading 99% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is -5.76. Sutro Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Sutro Biopharma (FRA:S090), the current 3-Year RORE % is -5.76 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 Sutro Biopharma (FRA:S090) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sutro Biopharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €19.40 is trading 99% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.75. GuruFocus considers Sutro Biopharma to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:S090:

  • 3-Year RORE %: -5.76
  • GF Value™: €9.75 vs. price of €19.40 (99% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sutro Biopharma Business Description

Other Exchanges STRO:USA
Address 111 Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Sutro Biopharma Inc is a clinical-stage drug discovery, development, and manufacturing company. The company manufactures next-generation protein therapeutics for cancer and autoimmune disorders through its proprietary integrated cell-free protein synthesis platform, XpressCF. Products offered by the company include STRO-001 for patients with multiple myeloma and lymphoma and STRO-002 for the treatment of ovarian and endometrial cancers. Company's wholly-owned product candidate is STRO-004, a single homogeneous ADC directed against tissue factor which are developing for the treatment of solid tumors. The company also pipeline contains STRO-006, STRO-00X, STRO-00Y, STRO-003, VAX24, VAX31, and Others.
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