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What is TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG 3-Year RORE %?
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AGFRA:TCU -50.00% 3-Year RORE % is 6.00 as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,381 Hardware companies, TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG ranks better than 50.65% 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.
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 6.00%.
FRA:TCU's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 50.65% of 2381
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 5.23
vs FRA:TCU: 6.00
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG (FRA:TCU) 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.
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
TC Unterhaltungselektronik 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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, TC Unterhaltungselektronik 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.
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG 3-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TC Unterhaltungselektronik 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 Jun. 2025 and 3-year before.
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG (FRA:TCU) has a 3-Year RORE % of 6.00 as of Jun. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG ranks #1175 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.3%.
Is TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's 3-Year RORE % too high?
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.00. The Hardware industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.23. TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's value of 6.00 is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG ranks #1175 out of 2381 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's 3-Year RORE % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG ranks #1175 out of 2381 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.23. TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's value of 6.00 is 14.7% 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 Hardware company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 5.23, based on 2,381 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. TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's current 3-Year RORE % of 6.00 is 14.7% 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 TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG's current 3-Year RORE % is 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG stock overvalued right now?
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG (FRA:TCU) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 6.00. The current 3-Year RORE % is 6.00 and 14.7% above the Hardware industry median of 5.23. 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 TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG (FRA:TCU), the current 3-Year RORE % is 6.00 as of Jun. 2025. 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.
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG Business Description
TC Unterhaltungselektronik AG develops and produces TV-accessory equipment and broadband products for external companies. The firm has worked as hardware and software developers for iTV, IPTV and TVoiP. Its projects include ULTRAUPLOAD.lO, COUPON-CASH.COM, SNOWDEN-COIN ICO, and others.
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