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.
FTC Solar's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.20%.
The industry rank for FTC Solar's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FTCI's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 52.24% of 961
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 12
vs FTCI: 14.20
FTC Solar (NAS:FTCI) 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.
FTC Solar 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
FTC Solar 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FTC Solar'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 Solar subindustry, FTC Solar'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.
FTC Solar 3-Year RORE % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, FTC Solar's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FTC Solar'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.
FTC Solar (FTCI) has a 3-Year RORE % of 14.20 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 FTC Solar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FTC Solar ranks #459 out of 961 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is FTC Solar's 3-Year RORE % too high?
FTC Solar's current 3-Year RORE % is 14.20. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.00. FTC Solar's value of 14.20 is 18.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTC Solar ranks #459 out of 961 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FTC Solar has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTC Solar's 3-Year RORE % compare to SPWR and PN?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, FTC Solar ranks #459 out of 961 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts FTC Solar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.00. FTC Solar's value of 14.20 is 18.3% 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Semiconductors companies is 12.00, based on 961 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. FTC Solar's current 3-Year RORE % of 14.20 is 18.3% 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 FTC Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTC Solar's current 3-Year RORE % is 14.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTC Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTC Solar (FTCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.53, compared to a current price of $5.04 — trading 8.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 14.20 and 18.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 12.00. FTC Solar's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 FTC Solar (FTCI), the current 3-Year RORE % is 14.20 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 FTC Solar (FTCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTC Solar stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.04 is trading 8.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.53.
GuruFocus considers FTC Solar to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FTCI:
3-Year RORE %: 14.20
GF Value™: $5.53 vs. price of $5.04 (8.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% above the Semiconductors median (#459 of 961)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FTC Solar Inc is a provider of solar tracker systems, supported by proprietary software and value-added engineering services. The company's Solar tracker systems move solar panels throughout the day to maintain an optimal orientation relative to the sun, thereby increasing the amount of solar energy produced at a solar installation. It focuses on providing differentiated products, software, and services that maximize energy generation. The company has launched a new mounting solution to support the installation and use of U.S.-manufactured thin-film modules by project owners. The only segment the company is engaged in is the Manufacturing and Servicing of Solar tracker systems.
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